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Holly Mitchell Faces 3 Challengers in District 2 LACo Supervisors Race
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell will square off against three challengers Tuesday in her bid for another term representing the board’s District 2. Mitchell, who was elected in 2020 ...
LA County supervisors weigh hiking post-fire price-gouging penalty to $50,000
The County Counsel was also authorized to consider initiating or joining existing litigation regarding price gouging and ...
California county plans a disability database after wildfire tragedy in Los Angeles
Fires in Los Angeles forced evacuations, but disabled residents faced challenges, prompting officials to consider a tracking ...
Many residents with disabilities can’t flee fires on their own. Could a database help?
L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone told county supervisors that the still-raging wildfires underscored the need for a “database to track people who have mobility challenges or health challenges.” ...
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LA County Board proposes $50k fine for wildfires price gouging
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proposed increasing the current $10,000 fine for price gouging up to $50,000 in ...
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Los Angeles County Increases Price Gouging Penalty to $50,000
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to increase the penalty for price gouging to a maximum of $50,000 per violation. The supervisors voted 5-0 to increase the penalty ...
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Los Angeles County boosts the penalty for price gouging to $50,000
Board Chair Kathryn Barger cited a disturbing trend of price gouging, preying on the most vulnerable communities.
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Many residents with disabilities can't flee fires on their own. Could a database help?
“People must protect themselves.” Supervisor Holly Mitchell warned the region was unprepared for a future in which the county was routinely blackened by wildfire, while the people who called ...