Scott Horsely

May 22, 2024 | ktoo.org | Scott Horsley |Scott Horsely

Americans overwhelmingly say they’re “doing at least OK financially,” but most remain worried about rising prices, and 1 in 6 says they have bills they can’t pay, according to a report released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve. Each year the Fed surveys thousands of people about their household finances, including income, savings and expenses.

Mar 22, 2024 | ktoo.org | Scott Horsley |Scott Horsely

Big changes are coming to the way people buy and sell houses in the United States. The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit last week that could up-end the way real estate agents are paid, doing away with the traditional agent’s commission of 5-6%. That’s prompting a reckoning for buyers, sellers and real estate agents. Here are six things to know. As part of the settlement, the National Association of Realtors agreed to pay $418 million over the next four years.

Oct 20, 2023 | laist.com | Anne To |Hadley Meares |Ayana Archie |Scott Horsely

Topline: This Saturday, the Los Angeles County Fire Department will be holding a day-long Girls' Fire Camp to allow young girls to learn about being in fire service. Why it matters: At the L.A. County Fire Department, only about 2% of uniformed personnel are women, according to fire Captain and public information officer Sheila Kelliher. The camp is meant to inform girls about the opportunities and possibilities they have in working in the fire service.

Oct 20, 2023 | laist.com | Hadley Meares |Ayana Archie |Scott Horsely |Michael Goldsmith

Topline: If you’re a fan of classic horror movies like the Poltergeist, or if you prefer the campy feel of Charmed and other-worldly settings, this list is for you. Here are some locations used in popular scary or other-worldly films or shows that you might enjoy. *Cue The Halloween theme music*Witches, wizards, goths and alike. Tis the season to get your spooky on.

Oct 20, 2023 | laist.com | Hadley Meares |Ayana Archie |Scott Horsely |Michael Goldsmith

Topline: A new exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center traces the 80-year effort by three generations of Angeleno women to track down a painting from the 1700s taken from their family’s home in Czechoslovakia.