LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a motion July 27 asking the council to oppose a bill in the state Legislature that would allow bars in seven cities—including West Hollywood—to stay open until 4 a.m., citing concerns over a potential increase in drunk driving and alcohol-related deaths. Senate Bill 930, introduced by Scott…
Los Angeles Councilman Opposes Bill Allowing Bar to Open Until 4 a.m.
July 29, 2022
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LA Councilman Opposes State Bill Allowing Bars to Stay Open Until 4 a.m.
July 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a motion July 27 asking the council to oppose a bill in the state Legislature that would allow bars in seven cities—including West Hollywood—to stay open until 4 a.m., citing concerns over a potential increase in drunk driving and alcohol-related deaths. Senate Bill 930, introduced by Scott…
Los Angeles Could Make Changes to COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
July 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles renters who have been relying on the city’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium for the last two years could see changes, with several city councilors signaling an intent July 27 to discuss refining or possibly ending the moratorium. Councilman John Lee, the only councilor to vote against extending the city’s local emergency declaration due…
Ridley-Thomas Criminal Trial Moved to November
July 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The federal criminal trial for suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery and conspiracy charges has been delayed until November. Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended from the council following his indictment in October, faces trial along with former dean of the University of Southern California School of Social Work Marilyn Flynn. The pair…
LA City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools
July 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A hearing to reconsider an ordinance banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers is set for July 27 after the Los Angeles City Council failed to give the proposal its unanimous approval. The council voted 10-1 in favor of the ordinance, with Councilman Mike Bonin dissenting. Since the vote was…
Attorney General OKs Lawsuit Against Herb Wesson’s Appointment to LA City Council
June 30, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A legal challenge against City Councilman Herb Wesson’s legitimacy in temporarily holding the office was able to move forward after approval by a state official last week. California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta issued an opinion June 22 authorizing a request from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California (SCLC) that challenges Wesson’s interim…
Developer Convicted for Bribing Former Los Angeles City Councilman
June 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A real estate developer was convicted for paying a $500,000 bribe to then-Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar in order to “grease the wheels” for the approval of a downtown condominium project. Dae Yong “David” Lee, 57, of Bel Air, was the first defendant to go on trial in the City Hall corruption scandal…
Los Angeles Developer Convicted in Ex-Councilman Huizar Bribery Case
June 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A real estate developer was found guilty on June 27 of paying a $500,000 bribe to then-Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar in order to “grease the wheels” for the approval of a downtown condominium project. Dae Yong “David” Lee, 57, of Bel Air, was the first defendant to go on trial in the…
Los Angeles Tentatively OKs Healthcare Worker Wage Hike
June 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council tentatively approved an ordinance on June 21 that would raise the minimum wage for people working at covered health care facilities in the city to $25 per hour. The “Minimum Wage for Employees Working at Healthcare Facilities” initiative, which was brought to the council through a successful petition drive,…
Candidates Endorsed by Democratic Socialists Prevail in LA City Race
June 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Two progressive Los Angeles City Council candidates who were endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles (DSALA) chapter are now prevailing over their challenger incumbents, as county clerks continue tallying mail-in ballots trickling in from the June 7 primary election. The results show some Angelenos are voting more progressively than they did…
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