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4 SoCal Hospitals Close Their ER Doors
The emergency departments of Bellflower Medical Center, Newport Specialty Hospital and Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center’s Los Angeles and Hawthorne campuses will close Thursday.
Nail Polish Manufacturers Could Be Fined Double For Misbranding
California could double fines on manufacturers who use dangerous chemicals in nail polishes labeled as “nontoxic.”
LA City Council OKs $5 Parking Fine Hikes
Critics fear the vote to raise parking fines as high as $93 could disproportionately impact lower-income residents of high-density neighborhoods.
Assembly OKs Stiffer Fines, Jail Time For Cockfighting
If you enjoy a good cockfight, it could cost you.
San Juan Capistrano Adopts Changes To Shield Home Bible Studies
City officials have taken steps to prevent future conflicts after sparking national outrage for fining and threatening a home Bible study group.
13 California Hospitals Fined For Safety Violations
The California Department of Public Health has released its list of hospitals they have find for safety violations.
Proposed Hike Would Push Parking Fines Up Nearly Double From ’05
A proposed increase in parking fines could end up costing taxpayers nearly twice as much as they paid when Mayor Villaraigosa first took office.
LA County Updates Ordinance On Ball, Frisbee Throwing At Beaches
When you head down to the beach for a little fun this summer, county officials want you to know about some updated rules.
Parents, School Officials Push City Council To Cut Fines For Truant LAUSD Students
Students, parents and school district officials have complained the penalties could have a negative effect on attendance.
Jaywalkers, Distracted Drivers Face $100 Tickets In Crackdown Near Metro Blue Line
LA County Sheriff’s deputies want to cut down on what they say are dangerous habits for both drivers and pedestrians along one of LA’s most popular light railways.
Panel Removes OC Judge Who Fixed Traffic Tickets For Friends, Pastor
An Orange County Superior Court judge was removed by a state oversight panel for helping friends and relatives get out of traffic tickets for minimal costs.
Calif. Agency Calls For $99M Fine In Malibu Fire
A state safety agency is recommending $99.2 million in fines against Southern California Edison and four cellphone companies for overloading power poles and causing a Oct. 2007 Malibu fire that destroyed 14 structures.
Feds: Utilities May Face $1M-A-Day Fines For SoCal Power Outage
Federal officials on Friday began their investigation of state utility practices in the wake of a disruption that left millions without power.
For Safety Or Revenue? Drivers Wary Of Higher Penalties For Cell Phone Use
Despite safety warnings, many drivers are suspicious of the motivation behind the proposed increase at a time when the state faces a systemic fiscal crisis.
LA City Council Targeting Homeowners Who Allow Filming On Their Property
The Los Angeles City Council is targeting property owners who allow their places to be used by film crews which have not pulled the proper permits.
