West Hollywood has formally gone on record in support of a pending federal bill that could force regulation of helicopters flying over residential areas in Los Angeles. The West Hollywood City Council adopted a resolution in support of HR 2677, the Los Angeles Residential Noise Relief Act of 2011.
West Hollywood Supports Federal Bill Aimed at Curbing Helicopter Noise Pollution
The Wild, Wild Pest: Congressman Targets Annoying Helicopter Noise in L.A. County
Congressman Howard L. Berman, however, wants to legislate helicopter noise away. He put forth his "Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act" on Thursday, with the hopes of reducing the noise disturbance from low-flying helicopters in Los Angeles County.
Is It Really That Fun to Point Lasers at Helicopters?
Police are searching for someone who pointed a laser at a KCAL 9 news helicopter late last night, reports KCBS. Authorities were able to track the pointer to an address, but no laser was found inside. This is apparently a fun game for people of all ages -- earlier this month, a 22-year-old man was arrested for laser-ing a police helicopter.
Helicopters over Universal City
Helicopters Today, LAPD's Air Support Division (ASD) celebrates its 50th anniversary of continuous flight operation. Did you know that the City of Los Angeles has the largest non-military air force in the nation? 18 helicopters is why we always hear them floating around. Universal City Today at 3:00 p.m., Mayor Villaraigosa and Universal Studios President Ron Meyer will announce a blueprint plan for shaping the future of the property, which hosts the world’s largest working...

