Following the turn of the calendar page to January 1, 2011, one of the new state laws to go into effect sees to it that local governments have the authority to have mobile billboards driven off the streets, and, locally, the focus is on the blighted San Fernando Valley, where those parked and hitched ads are the scourge of many a block. more ›

As art patrons filled Steve Lazarides' gallery last night for the opening of the dinosaur-themed "When Superstars Ruled the World," another piece of art arrived outside on the street. Shortly before 10 p.m., two men pulled up in an art car of sorts. On the hood was a mushroom cloud and the words "art bomb!" Images of war donned the car throughout. more ›

Got a problem with a bandit towing company or a legit one that's acting out of line? The Los Angeles Police Commission today launched its tow truck complaint hotline where drivers can report unethical and illegal business practices to detectives. more ›

The past weekend, the LAPD conducted two DUI Checkpoints. One in Echo Park, another in Woodland Hills. That's nothing unusual as the LAPD conducts these almost weekly. But as these checkpoints increase across the California, the heat is turning on. more ›

Current law: don't pay five parking tickets, you get booted and/or towed. Possible future law? Don't pay three or four parking tickets, you get booted and/or towed. The latter is the dream of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, according to a 2009-10 State Legislative Program packet submitted to a City Council committee for consideration later this afternoon. more ›

If you find yourself too drunk to drive tomorrow night (or any night, for this matter), just don't drive. Please. Luckily, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, which means a few things: a) lots of bad drunks on the roads b) lots of police on the roads c) the Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its annual tipsy tow service to everyone, not just members. more ›

Well, if you happen to drive within seven miles of home, then you might be in luck. The Auto Club of Southern California is offering their Tipsy Tow service for those too inebriated to drive, but aware enough to take advantage of the free service. more ›

This morning, the city launched its Tiger Team V to focus on patrolling, citing and towing illegally parked vehicles in the city's top 25 "hotspots" where said vehicles slow down traffic. We asked for the complete list and they provided. These locations were selected by the number of citations issued from June 2008 through August 2008. Check below to see if any of these streets and block numbers are part of your commute. more ›

For their fifth installation of the notorious Tiger Team who patrol, ticket and tow illegally parked vehicles along high traffic corridors during morning and afternoon rush hour, today they released the team across the city. And instead of patrolling one sprawling thoroughfare like they've done in the past (example, 4.2 miles of Sunset Blvd. from Vermont Ave. to Laurel Canyon Blvd.), Tiger Team V will hit 25 of the city's "Hotspots" (most frequently parking violated areas) throughout the City including Pico Boulevard, Westwood Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, De Soto Avenue, Figueroa Boulevard, Hoover Street, La Brea Avenue, Broadway Street and Hill Street. So hopefully those cars in illegally parked or stopped in parking lanes won't be blocking your commute anymore. more ›

One of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's traffic fixes has been these anti-gridlocked zones. But do people actually listen to signs? No. But with a threat, more will. So then came the Tiger Team, a specialized team that would patrol a heavy rush hour traffic artery to enforce the no parking signs by ticketing and towing away any vehicle parked there. Today, the fourth such team was deployed on Sunset Blvd. more ›

The Los Angeles Fire Department has announced a Red Flag Parking Day that will begin tomorrow morning at "08:00 AM to Wednesday, January 2, 2008 08:00 AM or until further notice." more ›

A complete listing of street and parking closures for the Sunday, Nov. 25th Holiday Parade in Hollywood. more ›

What does a wind speed of 25 mph or more plus a humidity of 15% or less equal? It equals a Red Flag day where those two ingredients can easily bring out a fast moving brush fire in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which happens to be in those lovely hills many call home. Whether it's the Hollywood Hills or Sherman Oaks, people who live on old and skinny streets that would... more ›