Battle to Save Marilyn Monroe's Iconic L.A. Home Intensifies

The Los Angeles City Council has passed a motion to designate Marilyn Monroe's former home in Brentwood as a historic site, temporarily saving it from demolition. The motion recommends that the city's Cultural Heritage Commission or the director of planning review the property to determine its eligibility for listing among the city's historic cultural monuments. The current owners of the Spanish colonial-style home received a notice of intent to revoke the permit request to demolish the estate, triggering a temporary stay on all building permits. The proposed demolition had sparked public outcry and a petition to preserve the home, which has garnered over 4,900 signatures.