The city also collected 476 handguns, 273 rifles and 170 shotguns for a total of about 950 firearms turned at four locations around the city, including the Valley and Westside.
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said by extending credit with predatory terms to minority borrowers, it increased the number of foreclosures in the city and reduced tax revenues.
The council adopted a resolution urging state lawmakers to set up a system to issue alerts with descriptions of vehicles driven by people who fled the scene of traffic collisions.
The council called on the city's Department of Building and Safety to create an inventory of the so-called "soft-story" buildings.
"Nothing can be more corrosive to the public trust than what [CBS] uncovered," City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell said in council today.
Drought conditions have caused water levels to drop to unsafe levels, officials said.
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Los Angeles' top budget adviser today recommended going to voters with a half-cent sales tax hike.
Auditors will take a close look at the the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's troubled rollout of its $162 million billing system.
E-cigarettes will prohibited in the same places regular cigarettes are banned: bars, nightclubs, restaurants and other public areas.
The California Board of Accountancy revoked the license of Masood Ahmed Chotani, accused of scheming to defraud the government out of $2 million.
The Sheriff's Department's Transit Services Bureau will focus on the the Orange Line buses, which travel on a dedicated busway between North Hollywood, Chatsworth and Woodland Hills
The Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee unanimously advanced a proposed ordinance that would restrict the use of e-cigarettes in Los Angeles.
Councilman Bernard Parks seeks to "incentivize" earthquake safety.
Northbound 405 was reopened this morning.
Traffic alert: The northbound 405 lanes (all or most of them) are closed at night this weekend.
And with a poster they plan to circulate, they're seeking the public's help to accomplish the goal.
The break is on Superior Street.
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A city councilman says the conditions of the city's sidewalks are "downright embarrassing."
The organization calls elevating one religious symbol over all others "un-American."
City crews vow to circle Los Angeles twice in the coming year to find and fill potholes. Northridge, Chatsworth and Porter Ranch are up next.
The total represents 74 percent of the sign-ups projected for the region for the entire six-month ObamaCare enrollment period, which ends March 31.
The push comes after seven Angelenos died in fires in the last month alone.
Those interested in one of the 21 council seats need to submit their applications by Feb. 15.
The bags are free and will be available at the Community Service Center in Chatsworth.
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Mayor Garcetti says Seismologist Lucy Jones will devote much of her time this year to prepare L.A. for its next big quake.
The play area equipment will be upgraded and designed so that children of all abilities can use it.
Dr. Lucy Jones, a United States Geological Survey seismologist, will explain the importance and steps necessary for preparedness.
Englander has been appointed to the NLC's Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee.
The candidate filing period for anyone interested in running for one of the 21 board member seats starts Jan. 15 and ends Feb. 15.
Paper bags will cost 10 cents each. Reusable bags will be available, either free-of-charge or for sale.
Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.