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Have a City of LA Red Light Camera Ticket? Relax! The LAPD Says They Will NOT Chase You Into Court

Have a City of LA Red Light Camera Ticket? Relax! The LAPD Says They Will NOT Chase You Into Court

If you have an outstanding red light camera traffic ticket issued by the City of Los Angeles* listen up: The Los Angeles Police Department have finally declared they will not chase those drivers into court. more ›

Stop! In the Name of Stop Sign Cameras at Santa Monica Mountains Parks

Stop! In the Name of Stop Sign Cameras at Santa Monica Mountains Parks

Angelenos are infamous for their failure to come to a complete stop at stop signs, often practicing the lazy California roll. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority is well-aware of L.A.'s poor driving habits and has taken measures in three Santa Monica Mountains parks to put a stop to vehicles. more ›

Won't You Be My Neighbor From Hell, Chris Brown?

Won't You Be My Neighbor From Hell, Chris Brown?

West Hollywood condo owners, beware. Chris Brown could be your neighbor, and he is allegedly "the neighbor from hell," as reported by TMZ earlier this morning. Not only is the 22-year-old R&B artist blasting music, partying and racing dogs in the hallways during all hours of the day and night, he steers his luxury rides into handicapped parking spaces. more ›

Caught On Tape: L.A. Lakers Center Andrew Bynum Practices Handicapped Parking While Off-Court

Caught On Tape: L.A. Lakers Center Andrew Bynum Practices Handicapped Parking While Off-Court

Caught on camera by an LA Parking Enforcement official, Bynum is shown parking his black Bimmer in two handicapped parking spaces, according to NBC4. Photographs show the pro athlete loading groceries into his car and driving away, opening both spots free for the appropriate customers. more ›

Rep. Maxine Waters Will Face Ethics Violation Charges

Rep. Maxine Waters Will Face Ethics Violation Charges

US Rep. Maxine Waters (D-35th District) will likely face an accusation "of at least one ethics violation in her efforts to help a bank with ties to her husband," according to LA Now. Waters was made aware of the allegations on Friday, and has told an anonymous source that she "plans to fight the charges in a House trial." The charges against Waters, who serves a swath of Los Angeles that includes Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Gardena, will be made public on Monday by the Office of Congressional Ethics, which has passed their independent findings to the House Ethics Committee, which, in turn, "turned the matter over to a panel of [...] lawmakers who have been conducting their own probe for months." more ›

9 Area Hospitals Fined for Patient Safety Violations, Deficiencies

9 Area Hospitals Fined for Patient Safety Violations, Deficiencies

The California Department of Public Health announced today that thirteen hospitals have been fined $25,000 per violation "after a determination that the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients." Of the thirteen statewide, nine of those are within the Los Angeles region, ten if you count San Diego in the mix. Is one of them yours? Check below for the list of SoCal hospitals and what they did. These fines stem from incidents in 2007 and 2008: more ›

It's Raining. How Many Sprinklers are Being Used Right Now?

It's Raining. How Many Sprinklers are Being Used Right Now?

The Department of Water and Power knows there are plenty of people using sprinklers while it's raining. "Under the city's Water Conservation Ordinance, it is illegal to water outdoors when it's raining," they said in an e-mail out to press. "Violators are subject to citation and fines under the municipal code." This is especially important this year due to drought conditions and a 50% less snow pack than usual. If you want to tattle on a water waster, call 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397) 24 hours a day or send an e-mail to the water conservation team at waterconservationteam@ladwp.com. more ›

LADOT's Michael May to Violate Brown Act

LADOT's Michael May to Violate Brown Act

Shocked by the horrific road raging motorist vs. cyclists incident on Mandeville Canyon Road this past holiday weekend, the cycling community has rallied in the last four days to fight for justice and to ensure that Los Angeles city leadership, law enforcement and the judicial system respond to incidents such as this. more ›

City Council Celebrates 'Bike Week' by Reorganizing Bicycle Advisory Committee

City Council Celebrates 'Bike Week' by Reorganizing Bicycle Advisory Committee

A motion (pdf) coming before the City Council Planning & Land Use (PLUM) Committee this afternoon could mean complete structural and operational reorganization for the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC), a group which serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council in an advisory capacity on bicycling in the City of Los Angeles. more ›

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