Drivers who paid the tickets, some of which are $476, fume at the disclosure that authorities cannot force violators to pay up. But don't expect to get a refund. |
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Steve Lopez
Thrift stores see boom times in hard times - July 26, 2011 - The expansive parking lot at 210 N. Avenue 21 in Lincoln Heights was...
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George Skelton
However we vote, Amazon loses - July 25, 2011 - The Amazon tax fight has all the signs — dollar signs — of...
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Sandy Banks
West Adams neighbors fight for their streets - July 26, 2011 - The crowd was small but energetic and ready to give an earful to city...
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South Los Angeles needs to think like the Westside on subway - July 22, 2011 - Dressed smartly in an Oxford shirt and jeans, a PowerPoint presentation...
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IRS is investigating Bell finances
The agency is examining workers' compensation settlements and disability retirements given to employees by the city's former chief executive, as well as the handling of bonds.
Nevada seeks to loosen California's grip on Tahoe development
The Silver State passed legislation warning its neighbor to approve development in the Tahoe basin more easily or face Nevada's exit from the land-regulation compact.
Thrift stores see boom times in hard times
The aisles of St. Vincent de Paul and Goodwill stores in the region are packed with customers trying to stretch their shrinking dollars. Both thrift store operators have seen sales increase in recent months.
California Dream Act backers look to the next step
Undocumented students applaud a new law that provides access to private scholarship funds, but also push a bill that would open public grants to them.
Surfing builds confidence for teens in low-income housing
The lessons are part of an Orange County program that also involves college awareness, tutoring and family mentoring. 'We know housing alone will not break the cycle of poverty,' an official says.
Thousands of post offices might close
The U.S. Postal Service releases a list of 3,700 post offices — 100 in California — that might go the way of the Pony Express.
Porn trade group to revive performer STD database
Adult Performer Health and Safety Services launches this week and expects to have a complete list of performers' test results later this year.
Bryan Stow beating suspect allegedly assaulted 2 others
Sources say Louie Sanchez had run-ins with two other fans and that his sister has implicated him and her fiance, Marvin Norwood, in the Dodger Stadium attack on Bryan Stow. Sanchez allegedly had told witnesses to keep quiet.
L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca can be sued for jail violence, court rules
Stabbing victim's lawsuit can go to trial, appeals court rules, rejecting position that Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is shielded from liability for racial violence in prisons he oversees.
New law requires city council members to report details on stipends
Gov. Jerry Brown signs law requiring disclosure when meetings add to officials' pay.
Interim city administrator leaves Bell
With tough budget decisions looming, the mayor hopes to find a replacement soon.
Los Angeles outlines financing plan for downtown NFL stadium
Los Angeles leaders propose financing a downtown NFL stadium by issuing millions in bonds to be repaid by developer AEG and with revenue generated by the project.
Brown signs California Dream Act
New law covers private funding; governor signals he may also favor expanding public Cal Grants eligibility.
West Adams neighbors fight for their streets
When fed-up residents get involved, they give police a powerful tool to use against street crime.
NAACP president targets new voting laws
NAACP president blames 'racist elements' for new laws requiring forms of identification that he says many poor people simply don't have.
Drivers can disregard red-light camera tickets in L.A.
City officials debating the future of the photo-enforcement system recommend that citations stop being issued at the end of the month and that the program be phased out.
Two deaths at Coronado mansion turn spotlight on owner
Jonah Shacknai has a history of tumultuous relationships. As authorities investigate his girlfriend's bizarre hanging the same week as his young son's death, friends are defending him and authorities say he's being cooperative.
High turnover reported among charter school teachers
With so many charter school teachers moving on each year, concerns arise about retaining quality educators and how stability affects student performance.
