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LA to Enforce Homeless Encampment Bans in Parks, Elementary School in District 12

November 30, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion Nov. 30 to enforce the ban on homeless encampments in seven locations of District 12 amid the city’s growing homeless population. An ordinance passed earlier this year banned homeless encampments in the public right-of-way; however, a city council vote is required before the ban can be…

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Encino Man, 60, Killed When Large Tree Topples Onto House

November 30, 2021
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ENCINO, Calif.—A 60-year-old man was killed when a large tree fell into a two-story house in Encino, authorities said Monday, Nov. 29. Three occupants of the home escaped safely after the tree toppled onto the house at 5006 N. Odessa Ave. at 11:14 p.m. on Sunday, said Los Angeles Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas Prange. Heavy rescue and urban…

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Encino Man Killed When Large Tree Toppled Onto House

November 30, 2021
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ENCINO, Calif.—A 64-year-old man was killed when a large tree fell into a two-story house in Encino, authorities said Monday, Nov. 29. Dennis Franks died at the scene of his injury, which occurred about 11:15 p.m. Sunday in the 5000 block of North Odessa Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office and the Los…

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Los Angeles Now Enforcing Vaccine Mandates for Indoor Businesses

November 29, 2021
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The City of Los Angeles has started enforcement of its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for indoor businesses. The mandate, also named SafePassLA, requires all people eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, including kids 12 and above, to show photo ID and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 when entering indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment facilities, personal care establishments,…

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Black Friday Shopping Declines for the First Time

November 29, 2021
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Black Friday’s online shopping revenue dropped from $9 billion to $8.9 billion from 2020 to this year, but Cyber Monday was expected to generate $11.3 billion in revenue and become the largest online spending day of the season, according to Adobe Analytics (pdf). The $9 billion online consumer spending on Black Friday in 2020 marked…

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Thieves Raid Shipping Containers on Union Pacific

November 29, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Thieves continue to target shipping containers loaded onto Union Pacific trains in the Los Angeles region, leaving open boxes strewn across the ground around the tracks. “We are aware of the problem and we’re working to resolve the issue and we’re working with local law enforcement in that county,” Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver…

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4 Children and Grandmother Shot Dead in California Residence, Father Arrested

November 29, 2021
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Four children and a woman were found shot dead in a Southern California residence and the children’s father has been arrested as a suspect, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. The victims—a girl, three boys, and their grandmother—were found with gunshot wounds to their upper torso, and were pronounced dead at the scene, the…

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Grandmother, 4 Grandchildren Found Shot to Death Inside LA Home: Officials

November 29, 2021
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A Los Angeles County woman and her four grandchildren were found dead inside their home on Sunday, sheriff’s department officials said Monday. The mother of the children, including an infant, made the discovery in Lancaster, California, at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, police officials told KTTV and The Associated Press. The father of the children,…

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Christmas Events Kick Off in Los Angeles

November 29, 2021
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Though Christmas is still a month away, Angelenos are already looking forward to all the outdoor festivities coming to town, especially after a nearly two-year hiatus. Here is a list of must-go events in Los Angeles for the holiday celebration. Make sure to plan ahead to make the most of the holiday season! Los Angeles…

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Politicians’ Dirty Secret: Martin v. Boise Doesn’t Prevent Cities From Enforcing Anti-Camping Ordinances in the Absence of Shelters

November 29, 2021
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Commentary For the past three years, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and District Attorney have worked together to prevent the Sheriff’s Department from enforcing anti-camping ordinances throughout Los Angeles County. As a result of this interference, the number of people living unhoused in the county has grown, the number of fires, crimes, and…

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