LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council approved a city law Friday that will prohibit landlords from evicting tenants who are awaiting financial disbursement from the city’s most recent rental assistance program. In a 13-0 vote, council members passed a city law to support tenants as many must pay back overdue rent accrued during … Read more
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison in a corruption case that involved cash bribes with a local real estate developer. U.S. District Court Judge John F. Walter handed down the sentence after receiving a letter from Huizar, who apologized for his crimes. The former councilman said … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved a plan Friday for the installation of about 80 digital billboards on properties owned by Metro throughout the city. Council members voted 10-4 to amend city law to establish the Transportation Communication Network, a Metro program that will establish a network of transportation communication structures and digital displays … Read more
By JOSE HERRERA LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved and finalized recommendations Friday to create a permanent al fresco program on private property, intended to bolster outdoor dining and support local restaurants. Council members voted 14-0 in favor of a report detailing standards and policies of the al fresco program. The council requested the … Read more
