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How animal rights, changing times doomed Griffith Park pony rides

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Weeks has for years run the Griffith Park Pony Rides, an attraction that has drawn generations of equestrian-loving locals. Now he is putting most of his energy toward finding homes for over 30 ponies.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 11, 2022

Los Angeles officials ban Styrofoam products in move toward 'zero-waste' city

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council has approved a new ban on certain single-use plastics, taking the latest step in an effort toward becoming a "zero-waste" city.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

Billy the elephant is ailing from 30 years at LA Zoo and should be moved, City Council panel says

LOS ANGELES — Billy, an Asian elephant who has lived at the Los Angeles Zoo for more than three decades, is suffering from his time in captivity and should be moved to an elephant sanctuary, an L.A. City Council committee recommends.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022

LA council President Nury Martinez faces pressure to resign after racist remarks in leaked audio

Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez found her political future very much in doubt on Sunday, following the release of a recording in which she made racist and derogatory comments during a conversation with two of her colleagues and a high-profile labor leader.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 10, 2022

More dogs walks, mediation for volunteers: Koretz calls for overhaul of LA Animal Services

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz called Friday for sweeping changes at the city’s Animal Services department, including regular walks for dogs, better handling of sick animals who face euthanasia and a mediation process for volunteers.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 8, 2022

Luxury hotel proposal pits celebrities against celebrities in wealthy LA enclave

A proposal to build a luxury hotel in a swanky, wooded enclave of Benedict Canyon has pitted some of L.A.'s biggest deal makers, movie executives and celebrities against each other in a pitched battle over the future of one of L.A.'s most expensive neighborhoods.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 20, 2022

LA police and firefighters gave up raises during COVID. Now they're getting paid back

LOS ANGELES — It was the depths of the first COVID-19 winter surge. Tax revenues had tumbled in Los Angeles, and the city's budget was in deep trouble.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 29, 2022

Brickbat: From Maine to Mexico, But Not California

Last year, the Petaluma, California, city council banned the construction of new gas stations. Four other California cities have followed suit, and Los Angeles City Council member Paul Koretz wants that city to be next. He noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed banning the sale of vehicles with internal…

Reason · Jul 25, 2022

It's not just dogs: LA shelters struggling with cats and hamsters, volunteers allege

LOS ANGELES — Dogs doubled up in city kennels. Kittens dumped at shelters. Hamsters going overnight with no food or water.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2022

Editorial: Ban new gas stations? There are better ways for LA to ditch fossil fuels

Should Los Angeles join a handful of Bay Area cities that have banned new gas stations?

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2022