Merchants & Commerce

Hyatt workers here in West Hollywood at the Andaz Hotel are striking in advance of the Labor Day Weekend hoping to gain traction in stalled union negotiations.

Beginning at 4 am this morning, union members of Unite Here local 11 walked off the job and into the street to picket the hotel firm they claim “is trying to make the recession permanent for its employees.”

Unite Here president John Wilhelm, said, “Hotel workers understand that Labor Day is about more than picnics and parades, it’s about honoring the people who have built this country and make it run.”... [full story]

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These people, our sponsors, make it possible to bring you all the West Hollywood News. We thank them for supporting WeHo News – and sure hope you continue to support WeHo News by doing business with our neighbors, partners and friends.... [full story]

When you need a new apartment and you want to live in West Hollywood, paying for rent listings only adds to the already too high expense.

Check out WeHo News’ FREE West Hollywood Rental Listings, supplied by the City’s Department of Rent Stabilization here.... [full story]

Is your circuit board cracked? Soldered joints giving you problems? Is the glass coating on your varistor broken? If so, you're not alone.

More than 1,000 complaints have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the 2005-2007 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models. The problem is that the engine can stall at any speed, without warning, and not restart.

Failure to start, the check engine light on and “harsh shifting” are also listed as “symptoms” of the problem.

Woopsee.... Another Toyota safety and quality problem... [full story]

My neighbor has been in violation of the CC&Rs for several years. The homeowners association has taken no action and probably will take no action in the future. How long do I have to start an action against my neighbor for violation of the CC&Rs?

Can a member of a homeowner's association act independently to enforce the CC&Rs against another owner?

I intend to sue my homeowner association for failing to enforce the CC&Rs against another member who has created a serious nuisance. Can I get reimbursed for legal fees?... [full story]

Hello again! At the risk of sounding like a broken record, we want open with a repeat from last time…

The cost of financing just keeps getting better and better and better!!! For everyone who is qualified, and I’m sure there are loads of you out there, NOW IS THE TIME to strike! ... [full story]

World meet the United States. United States meet the World.

For the first time in a generation, an American car company is selling a first-rate, European-engineered world car in the US. Hallelujah! Cue the balloons.

The Fiesta nameplate hasn't been used by Ford North America for almost three decades. Ford brought the first-generation Fiesta to the US in an ill-timed attempt to find its place in the brave new world post-Arab oil embargo and under new EPA rules. ... [full story]

The West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile app, called WehoKey, available for free download immediately to help residents and visitors discover new businesses, redeem money saving offers, connect with friends, and share tips and deals.

The new app is available for iPhone through the iTunes store. WehoKey can also be accessed by any smartphone by simply texting "wehokey" to 313131. Users receive a text message with a link to the WehoKey mobile website (which offers the same functionality as the iPhone app), where users can register, bookmark the URL and begin using. The free WehoKey app combines the latest features of popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to help the West Hollywood community interact and share information.... [full story]