Larry Gross
@larrygross.bsky.social
Exec Dir -Coalition for Economic Survival, Vice Chair - Democratic National Committee (DNC) Poverty Council, Regional Director - California Democratic Party, longtime devoted Deadhead, diehard Lakers & Dodgers fan, servant to a number of cats & a dog.
Los Angeles has maintained a trend of considerable loss of rent controlled affordable housing because of the Ellis Act. Los Angeles has seen the largest number of Ellis evictions in the entire state.
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The Law That Destroys Existing Affordable Housing in California
The Ellis Act Prevents the State from Solving its Affordable Housing Crisis
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September 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Los Angeles has maintained a trend of considerable loss of rent controlled affordable housing because of the Ellis Act. Los Angeles has seen the largest number of Ellis evictions in the entire state.
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In Memory of Those Tragically Lost on September 11, 2001, I Honor Those and the Families Impacted on This the 25th Anniversary With Bruce Springsteen performing "I'll See You In My Dreams" at the 20th 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in New York.
September 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
In Memory of Those Tragically Lost on September 11, 2001, I Honor Those and the Families Impacted on This the 25th Anniversary With Bruce Springsteen performing "I'll See You In My Dreams" at the 20th 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in New York.
HAPPY LABOR DAY! Yes on Prop 40. Worker Over Billionaires.
September 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
HAPPY LABOR DAY! Yes on Prop 40. Worker Over Billionaires.
“The reality is that this is a big tech, big developer, and libertarian-funded movement designed to eliminate obstacles for real estate interests in building high-end luxury housing that is unaffordable for most.”
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Larry Gross Declares War on YIMBYs Ahead of West Hollywood Election | WEHOonline
CES Executive Director Larry Gross is declaring war on YIMBYs ahead of West Hollywood’s Nov. 3 election. | WEHOonline
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September 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
“The reality is that this is a big tech, big developer, and libertarian-funded movement designed to eliminate obstacles for real estate interests in building high-end luxury housing that is unaffordable for most.”
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The early story of the early days of the Coalition for Economic Survival (CES) and how we won rent control in Los Angeles by Gilda Haas.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The early story of the early days of the Coalition for Economic Survival (CES) and how we won rent control in Los Angeles by Gilda Haas.
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Larry Gross
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Coalition for Economic Survival-Executive Director, California Democratic Party-Regional Director, Democratic National Committee Poverty Council-Vice Chair, Los Angeles City Board of Animal Services C...
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September 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Larry Gross
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YIMBYs Are a Threat to Rent Control and Affordable Housing
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YIMBYs Are a Threat to Rent Control and Affordable Housing
Don’t Be Fooled by the Slogan “Yes in My Backyard”
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September 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
YIMBYs Are a Threat to Rent Control and Affordable Housing
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YIMBYs are a Major Threat to Tenants, Rent Control and Affordable Housing. Don't Be Fooled! conta.cc/3UpEzxn
YIMBYs: A Threat to Tenants, Rent Control & Affordable Housing
Email from Coalition for Economic Survival Don’t Be Fooled by the Slogan “Yes in My Backyard” YIMBYs Are a Threat to Tenants, Rent Control and Affordable Housing by LARRY GROSS, Executive Director,
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September 1, 2026 at 9:25 PM
YIMBYs are a Major Threat to Tenants, Rent Control and Affordable Housing. Don't Be Fooled! conta.cc/3UpEzxn
In San Diego for the California Democratic Party Executive Board meeting this weekend. View from m my room balcony.
August 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
In San Diego for the California Democratic Party Executive Board meeting this weekend. View from m my room balcony.
Good tenant turnout last night for joint LA City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, Coalition for Economic Survival, LA Housing Department and Valley Village Neighborhood Council Tenants’ Rights Workshop. CES Executive Director Larry Gross presented an overview of the laws protecting renters.
July 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Good tenant turnout last night for joint LA City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, Coalition for Economic Survival, LA Housing Department and Valley Village Neighborhood Council Tenants’ Rights Workshop. CES Executive Director Larry Gross presented an overview of the laws protecting renters.
On June 29th at a West Hollywood City Council meeting, Mayor John Heilman & the City Council presented the Coalition for Economic Survival a proclamation from the city. CES West Hollywood Tenant Organizer Eugene Maysky accepted the proclamation on behalf of CES.
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CES Receives Proclamation from West Hollywood
On June 29th at a meeting of the West Hollywood City Council meeting, Mayor John Heilman and the City Council presented the Coalition for Economic Survival a proclamation from the city. Watch the vide...
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July 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM
On June 29th at a West Hollywood City Council meeting, Mayor John Heilman & the City Council presented the Coalition for Economic Survival a proclamation from the city. CES West Hollywood Tenant Organizer Eugene Maysky accepted the proclamation on behalf of CES.
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Find out the allowable rent increases and relocation assistance amounts required for 2026-2027.
Plus, CES receives a proclamation from the City of West Hollywood.
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Plus, CES receives a proclamation from the City of West Hollywood.
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Rent Control Updates
Email from Coalition for Economic Survival New Allowable Rent Increase & Relocation Assistance Amounts for 2026-2027 City of Los Angeles City of West Hollywood County of Los Angeles (Only Unincorpora
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July 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Find out the allowable rent increases and relocation assistance amounts required for 2026-2027.
Plus, CES receives a proclamation from the City of West Hollywood.
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Plus, CES receives a proclamation from the City of West Hollywood.
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Happy 4th of July!
Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport. Get Active! Resist! Fight Back! Organize! Vote!
Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport. Get Active! Resist! Fight Back! Organize! Vote!
July 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Happy 4th of July!
Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport. Get Active! Resist! Fight Back! Organize! Vote!
Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport. Get Active! Resist! Fight Back! Organize! Vote!
Tonight, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement on the Rent Guidelines Board’s vote to freeze the rent on one- and two-year rent-stabilized leases.
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Mayor Mamdani’s Statement on the Rent Guidelines Board’s Final Vote
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June 26, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Tonight, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement on the Rent Guidelines Board’s vote to freeze the rent on one- and two-year rent-stabilized leases.
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Appears LA may have a rogue City Attorney. For more than a year, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has refused to authorize critical new long-term funding to help tenants avoid eviction.
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$177M in LA tenant aid is being held up while city officials argue over why
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto alleges a legal aid organization hasn’t complied with its contract. But L.A. housing officials say they’ve seen full compliance.
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June 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Appears LA may have a rogue City Attorney. For more than a year, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has refused to authorize critical new long-term funding to help tenants avoid eviction.
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It worked as Knicks fans expunge the toxic bad Trump ju-ju to overcome & make the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
June 11, 2026 at 2:32 PM
It worked as Knicks fans expunge the toxic bad Trump ju-ju to overcome & make the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
The Trump Curse Hit Again. Everything he touches turns to💩!
June 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The Trump Curse Hit Again. Everything he touches turns to💩!
This one of many reason L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto got what she deserved. Getting blown out in Tuesday’s election, becoming first incumbent ousted in primary in nearly 100 years.
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City attorney has left $177M tenant aid contract unsigned for months. LA leaders want to know why
Hydee Feldstein Soto hasn’t explained why she has delayed rent relief and eviction defense funding approved by the City Council and the mayor.
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June 6, 2026 at 2:57 AM
This one of many reason L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto got what she deserved. Getting blown out in Tuesday’s election, becoming first incumbent ousted in primary in nearly 100 years.
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Chevron’s contribution to Becerra, was already a controversial wedge issue. Then this month, California Resources Corporation, the state’s largest oil and gas producer, contributed $500,000 to an independent committee backing Becerra. Chevron did the same last week.
VOTE STEYER!
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VOTE STEYER!
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Oil money is taking center stage in the California governor’s race
Oil industry spending has emerged as a centerpiece issue in the contest.
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May 31, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Chevron’s contribution to Becerra, was already a controversial wedge issue. Then this month, California Resources Corporation, the state’s largest oil and gas producer, contributed $500,000 to an independent committee backing Becerra. Chevron did the same last week.
VOTE STEYER!
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VOTE STEYER!
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Learn about the candidates being funded by the landlord and anti-rent control group the California Apartment Association (CAA) in certain LA area elections. Given time restraints we could not list all the races, but will expand the information for the November election.
May 31, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Learn about the candidates being funded by the landlord and anti-rent control group the California Apartment Association (CAA) in certain LA area elections. Given time restraints we could not list all the races, but will expand the information for the November election.
The choice is as clear as can be. Would you prefer a City Attorney who will champion renters, workers, seniors, and those affected by wage theft, while also opposing Trump? I'm clear on why I voted for Marissa Roy for City Attorney, and I hope you'll do the same.
May 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The choice is as clear as can be. Would you prefer a City Attorney who will champion renters, workers, seniors, and those affected by wage theft, while also opposing Trump? I'm clear on why I voted for Marissa Roy for City Attorney, and I hope you'll do the same.
