A neighborhood in Long Beach, California has become the first and possibly not last to ban unsupervised Airbnb rentals over concerns about drug-filled parties plaguing homes. In April, College Estates ...

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'I woke up to the sound of water,' says host Erika Gemzer. 'Water coming from every crevice, every opening, every light fixture.' SAN FRANCISCO -- A Northern California Airbnb host was left with a ...

California resident Christina Nigrelli is helping to spearhead a movement to combat unruly Airbnb rentals. Nigrelli, the co-founder of the Long Beach Safe Neighborhood Coalition, is one of many Long ...

California lawmakers are considering taxing short-term rentals (think Airbnb and Vrbo) to help fund affordable housing initiatives. The proposed tax measure comes as insurers Allstate and State Farm ...

California’s stunning coastline and year-round mild climate make it the perfect spot to spend some time on the water. With travel trends pointing to travelers seeking unique (and socially distanced) ...

California lawmakers are considering a measure this session that would tax short-term rentals to fund affordable housing projects, a proposal that has revived dormant tensions at the state Capitol ...