Julie Andrews' Brentwood house isn't going for a song

The home Andrews owned with her late husband, director and screenwriter Blake Edwards, is listed for $2.649 million. It's already in escrow less than a month after going on the market.

Home of the Week: Sleek contemporary in Beverly Hills

The modern four-bedroom, 41/2-bathroom house is designed for entertaining and features a massive concrete fireplace, a glass-walled loft and walls of glass looking out onto the swimming pool and deck.

Joy and disbelief greet Obama's support of same-sex marriage

Gay communities and urban centers in California ignite in celebration. In West Hollywood, crowds gather at City Hall and in cafes.

Detectives seek to question son of Pepperdine's president

Christopher Benton was probably the last person to see Katie Wilkins alive, sheriff's detectives say. The body of the 25-year-old Malibu woman was found in her parents' garage April 28.

Stacey Sher and Kerry Brown list in Beverly Crest

Film producer Stacey Sher and musician Kerry Brown have listed their house at $5.795 million. Originally designed by Wallace Neff, the 1948 house was once the home of actress Julie Andrews and director Blake Edwards and later remodeled.

Actor Jesse Metcalfe sells in Beverly Crest

The 'Desperate Housewives' actor's Mediterranean main house and guesthouse, which sold for $2 million, have 2,500 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms. Built in 1999, the house features stone fireplaces, plank wood floors and wood-beam ceilings.

'Chinatown' writer Robert Towne lists Westside estate

Built in 1926 and designed for grand entertaining, Towne's restored English country-style mansion and guesthouse have seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 10,000 square feet of living space. It's listed at $12.995 million.

Video paints doomsday scenario for planned Westside subway extension

A video released by the parent-teacher council pairs giant fireballs with students walking the corridors of Beverly Hills High School, which sits above old oil wells. An engineer who appears in the video says parts of it are over the top.

West Hollywood councilman's meal expenses invite scrutiny

Receipts show that over a three-year period, City Councilman John Duran spent more than $7,000 at local restaurants. Los Angeles County prosecutors are examining whether those meals violated California law.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell lower their price

Actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have put their Malibu beach house back on the market, chopping $3.5 million to price it at $11.2 million. The Balinese-inspired, 4,300-square-foot house faces sand dunes and the ocean.

Malibu activist retracts claim against Pepperdine over sudsy water

In exchange, the university will drop a libel and invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against Cary ONeal. The source of the foamy discharge flowing down a creek and spilling over a beach remains a mystery.

'Gossip Girl' actress Kelly Rutherford re-lists West Hollywood home

For sale at $1.099 million, the Spanish bungalow, built in 1926, features a living room with fireplace that opens to a sky-lighted dining room, an updated kitchen, two bedrooms and 13/4 bathrooms.

Home of the Week: Pacific Palisades compound with ocean views

The property features a contemporary three-story main house with five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, unobstructed coastline views and a guesthouse with a claim to fame.

Spanish-style living in Venice

The waterfront property's features include a three-bedroom main residence, a one-bedroom cottage, a dock and outdoor dining arbor.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne sell oceanfront house in Malibu

The three-story beach house, which records show the couple bought in 2003 for $5.1 million, features a walled garden, five bedrooms, five bathrooms and 4,500 square feet of living space.

Pepperdine, 'Mr. Malibu' battle over sudsy runoff on beach

A blogger says the water is tainted by a sewage treatment plant that serves the university and has posted videos blaming the school. The university denies the accusation and has filed a libel suit.

Response to tuition plan vexes Santa Monica College leaders

Many Santa Monica College trustees see a proposed two-tiered tuition system as a progressive solution to funding problems, and they're frustrated by the angry reaction.

'Laugh-In' actor's home on the market

The West Hollywood home of Alan Sues, who portrayed several characters on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In,' is listed at $1.175 million. The Spanish-style house was built in 1927.