WeHo News Community news and information for West Hollywood - Thu Nov 19
As perceptions in West Hollywood grow that transient and related crime problems are on the upswing, neighborhood watch activity is also increasing, as is the demand for crime information.
WeHo Pot Law At Center Of LA, County DebateWeHo News Community news and information for West Hollywood - Thu Nov 19
On Tuesday the LA County DA promised prosecutions of LA/WeHo collectives no matter the cities' laws, and on Wednesday the LA City Council took up the challenge of hearing and voting on a new law regulating their medical marijuana dispensaries, which experts say may now number as many as 1,000, using WeHo's law as a template.
Two More Cities Ban DeclawingWeHo News Community news and information for West Hollywood - Thu Nov 19
Because West Hollywood's ban made it through the legal wringer to the State Supreme Court without reversal, the plaintiffs, the California Veterinarians' Association CVA, convinced a State Senator to bring a law that would ban municipalities from setting standards for practices otherwise overseen by state agencies.
L.A. City Council puts off medical marijuana voteLos Angeles Times - Thu Nov 19
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday postponed a vote on a medical marijuana ordinance, with members saying they needed time to study numerous proposed amendments.
Philosophies clash in plans for gang intervention academyLos Angeles Times - Thu Nov 19
A city-sponsored training academy for gang intervention workers will open at least a year later than Los Angeles officials had hoped after a collision of philosophies and egos -- a hitch in the city's effort to modernize its campaign against street violence.
710 tunnel feasible, study saysWhittier Daily News - Thu Nov 19
Vehicles enter and exit what would be the north end of the 710 Freeway that connects to the 210 north of California Avenue in Pasadena Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
LA County Prosecutor: Sell Medical Pot, Get BustedNews Max - Wed Nov 18
Los Angeles County's district attorney says he intends to prosecute owners of marijuana dispensaries that take cash for pot.
BofA Seeks Receiver in 2600...GlobeSt.com - Tue Nov 17
Bank of America has filed a complaint in Orange County Superior Court asking the court to appoint a receiver for the 308,000-square-foot 2600 Michelson Dr.
Crews search for survivors after boat fireKABC - Tue Nov 17
The Los Angeles County Fire Department says two people are missing after a motorboat caught fire off Marina del Rey.
Villaraigosa, teacher groups vie for 4 schoolsLos Angeles Times - Tue Nov 17
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and groups of teachers backed by the Los Angeles teachers union will compete for control of four campuses, including Jefferson High School, as part of a groundbreaking reform initiative.
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