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business2 years ago

LA City Council Takes Action to Ban Cashless Businesses

The Los Angeles City Council has taken a step towards banning cashless businesses in an effort to promote inclusion and allow everyone to participate in the city's economy. Supporters argue that many people, particularly low-income individuals and the unhoused or older population, do not have access to credit cards or bank accounts. However, some businesses are concerned about the potential impact on theft prevention and their ability to make decisions about accepting cash. The council's move comes as a response to the cashless wave that emerged during the pandemic.

culture2 years ago

Battle to Save Marilyn Monroe's Iconic L.A. Home Intensifies

The Los Angeles City Council has passed a motion to designate Marilyn Monroe's former home in Brentwood as a historic site, temporarily saving it from demolition. The motion recommends that the city's Cultural Heritage Commission or the director of planning review the property to determine its eligibility for listing among the city's historic cultural monuments. The current owners of the Spanish colonial-style home received a notice of intent to revoke the permit request to demolish the estate, triggering a temporary stay on all building permits. The proposed demolition had sparked public outcry and a petition to preserve the home, which has garnered over 4,900 signatures.

politics2 years ago

LA Councilman Curren Price charged with corruption and steps down from leadership role.

Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has been charged with embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Price allegedly had a financial interest in projects he voted on and had the city pay for his now-wife while he was still married to another woman. He is accused of having his wife receive more than $150,000 from developers before voting to approve projects between 2019 and 2021. Price has stepped down as the council's President Pro Tempore and his committee seats but intends to stay on the City Council. Council President Paul Krekorian plans to introduce a motion to suspend Price from the City Council.

politics2 years ago

LA Councilman Curren Price charged with embezzlement and perjury.

Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has been charged with multiple counts of embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest. Price allegedly had a financial interest in projects he voted on as a council member and had the city pay nearly $34,000 in medical benefits for his now-wife while he was still married to another woman. He is also accused of failing to list the money his wife received on government disclosure forms. Price has announced his decision to step down as council president pro tem and surrender all of his committee assignments but did not state he was resigning from the council.

politics2 years ago

L.A. City Councilman Curren Price charged with embezzlement and perjury.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price has been charged with 10 counts of embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest, including five counts of grand theft by embezzlement, three counts of perjury, and two counts of conflict of interest. Price is the latest in a series of elected officials to face public corruption allegations in recent years. The charges are the result of a years-long FBI probe that ensnared other City Hall figures. Price's arraignment date has not been set, and he is not going to be arrested. If convicted of a felony, he would permanently lose his seat on the council.

politics2 years ago

Mark Ridley-Thomas convicted of corruption and faces removal from LA council.

Mark Ridley-Thomas, a veteran Los Angeles politician, has been found guilty of federal corruption charges, leading to his removal from the City Council. His conviction means that the city’s 10th Council District will be without a voting representative until a new one is appointed. The council could either reappoint interim appointed Councilmember Heather Hutt or hold a special election to fill the seat. Ridley-Thomas’ conviction follows that of two other recent members of the council, Jose Huizar and Mitchell Englander, who were also found guilty of corruption charges.