LA Council committee moves synthetic grass ban proposal forward
The council will not only study PFAS and other chemicals related to artificial turf, but will also study the environmental impacts.
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The council will not only study PFAS and other chemicals related to artificial turf, but will also study the environmental impacts.
Sam Woodward admitted to stabbing Bernstein multiple times in 2018, but has pleaded not guilty to murder with an enhancement for a hate crime.
The new ordinance lowers the annual street vendor permit from $541 to $27.51. Councilmembers agreed that the new fee system will be more realistic and affordable.
The Post Fire burned 15,690 acres overall and 10,064 acres within Hungry Valley. When the fire started, nearly 1,200 park visitors and staff were safely evacuated.
Thursday, the Los Angeles Metro Board voted in favor of having its own Transit Community Public Safety Department, phasing out its current model contracting with other agencies over a five-year period.
Over the month of June, 11 Walk of Hearts plaques were ripped out of their place along the sidewalk on Victory Boulevard.
A mother of five children and grandmother of two, Rivera was known for her openness about her personal troubles which endeared her to millions in the U.S. and Mexico.
Around 7:50 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a shirtless man at Gilmore Street and Kester Avenue with a bat and bike chain. According to police, the man was hitting vehicles.
The Beach Bus also offers rides from East Los Angeles, Duarte, Altadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, and Castaic. For seniors, it's only $4 round trip.
The District Attorney filed charges on Tuesday against Jawann Dwayne Garnett, 32, who has a lengthy criminal history and is currently on formal probation for assault with the intent to commit sexual assault.
The city says the trees were trimmed on June 19, the Juneteenth holiday when most city employees were off.
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors followed the City of Los Angeles and is requiring a $10 non-refundable reservation deposit and imposing cancellation fees for its 20 public golf courses.
The 1872-built pier underwent extensive repairs since its January 2023 closure to ensure safety and structural integrity.
Those supporting the new initiative say the extra funds would be game-changing for Los Angeles County's homelessness crisis, as it would generate $1.2 billion annually.
Santa Monica Police said the assaults on the three unrelated victims happened around 9:45 a.m.