The Los Angeles County sheriff called the effort by the Los Angeles-area Metro Board’s police advisory committee to remove law enforcement from public transit a “scary proposition” Nov. 17. The committee unanimously recommended canceling Metro’s policing contracts at a meeting Nov. 3. The agency contracts with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County…
Sheriff Condemns Effort to Defund LA Transit Police
November 17, 2021
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California Lifts Truck Weight Restrictions to Ease LA Port Supply Chain
November 17, 2021
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California will allow trucks to temporarily carry slightly heavier loads in its ongoing effort to ease the supply chain congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, the governor announced Nov. 17. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive will allow trucks to weigh 88,000 pounds, which is an increase of 8,000 pounds, until June 30, 2022….
California Lifts Truck Weight Restrictions in Bid to Ease LA Port Supply Chain
November 17, 2021
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California will allow trucks to temporarily carry slightly heavier loads in its ongoing effort to ease the supply chain congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, the governor announced Nov. 17. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive will allow trucks to weigh 88,000 pounds, which is an increase of 8,000 pounds, until June 30, 2022….
Controller Audits LA’s ‘Broken’ Program for Repairing Sidewalks
November 17, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Calling Los Angeles’ program for repairing sidewalks broken like the sidewalks themselves, Controller Ron Galperin called for a comprehensive assessment of the city’s 9,000 miles of sidewalks and a program that prioritizes fixing the damaged sections instead of replacing large swaths of them on Nov. 17. “Tens of thousands of sidewalks throughout Los Angeles…
Ships Near LA Ports Asked to Slow Down to Avoid Endangered Whales
A federal wildlife sanctuary program is asking the record-number of cargo ships and other vessels along the Southern California coast to slow down to try to protect a local population of endangered whales. A supply chain crisis has turned the Channel Island region into a watery parking lot for waiting container ships, posing real threats…
Costco Alerts Customers to Recall of Kool-Aid Mix Due to Possible Metal, Glass
LOS ANGELES—Costco is warning its customers about a recall of Kool-Aid Tropical Punch drink mix that was sold in some of its business centers and warehouses in the Los Angles area. According to a notice from the Kraft Heinz Co. and circulated to Costco members, the recall is “due to the potential presence of foreign…
LA Bans Restaurants From Offering Plastic Utensils and Napkins
November 16, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—The City of Los Angeles’ ordinance banning restaurants from offering disposable utensils and napkins to customers took effect Nov. 15. The ordinance prohibits facilities from having self-service disposable foodware dispensers and from offering them to dine-in and take-out customers, except when requested. The city council approved the ordinance in April with the aim of alleviating costs…
Man Gets Over 4 Years in Prison for COVID-19 Funds Fraud
LOS ANGELES—A Santa Clarita Valley man was sentenced on Nov. 15 to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain about $1.8 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Hassan Kanyike, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips, who also ordered him to pay a $20,000 fine and over $1.3 million in restitution to the Small…
COVID Vaccination Deadline Arrives for LAUSD Employees
November 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Today, Nov. 15, is the deadline for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with those who fail to meet the requirement facing possible termination. It was not immediately known how many LAUSD employees have not yet complied with the mandate. An LAUSD representative said data was still being…
LA County Offers Rent Relief Grants of Up to $40,000 to Small Businesses
November 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County announced Nov. 15 rent relief grants of up to $40,000 for small-business tenants in unincorporated areas who have fallen behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Supervisor Holly Mitchell hosted a virtual news conference Monday to announce the program, which is funded with federal coronavirus aid dollars. “The Small…
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