LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – If you’re rushing to return a book to a Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) before the due date, you can somewhat relax. Mayor Eric Garcetti holds a news conference at the L.A. Central Library. Dec. 13, 2019. (CBS2) Beginning in the spring of 2020, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Friday, patrons of the LAPL system who don’t return a book by the due date will not be charged any fines. Furthermore, people who have outstanding fines prior to the policy taking effect will have those wiped out as well. The new policy won’t hurt the library system financially, Garcetti said at a news conference Friday. “It seems like a small thing, but it’s huge, and the math here is pretty simple,” Garcetti said. “Revenue from fines, which has been on the decline for years, accounts for less than one percent of the library’s total budget.” Garcetti said that instead of encouraging people to return books, fines have sometimes … [Read more...] about No More Late Fees At LA Public Libraries, Mayor Says
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Ventura County Bans Sale Of Flavored Vaping Products
VENTURA (CBSLA) — Ventura County has joined Los Angeles County in banning the sale of flavored vaping products. Two vaping companies agreed to stop marketing to minors after reaching a settlement with the city of Los Angeles. (CBSLA) The ban applies to sweet-flavored vaping products, like fruit and candy flavors, that have been accused of appealing to children and teens. The ban comes as California sues the nation’s biggest e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, alleging that the company targeted teenagers with its marketing campaigns. In September, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors cast a preliminary vote in favor of banning flavored tobacco within all unincorporated areas of L.A. County. The proposed ordinance prohibited the sale of flavored tobacco products — including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol. So far, there has been one death and 16 pulmonary injuries caused by vaping, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health. The CDC … [Read more...] about Ventura County Bans Sale Of Flavored Vaping Products
Dems Vow Not To Cross Picket Line As Labor Dispute Simmers Ahead Of LMU Debate
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Several Democratic presidential candidates are pledging not to cross the picket line amid a labor dispute involving food service workers at Loyola Marymount University – even if it means missing the Democratic presidential debate next week. Bernie Sanders, Andrew Yang, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren all tweeted in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 11, which represents 150 cooks, dishwashers, cashiers, and servers who prepare and serve meals for LMU students, faculty, and staff. Warren wrote: “The DNC should find a solution that lives up to our party’s commitment to fight for working people. I will not cross the union’s picket line even it if means missing the debate.” [email protected] is fighting for better wages and benefits—and I stand with them. The DNC should find a solution that lives up to our party's commitment to fight for working people. I will not cross the union's picket line even if it means missing the debate. … [Read more...] about Dems Vow Not To Cross Picket Line As Labor Dispute Simmers Ahead Of LMU Debate
Democratic Presidential Debate Moved From UCLA To Loyola Marymount
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A Democratic presidential primary debate that was slated to take place at UCLA in December has been moved to Loyola Marymount University due to a labor dispute. PBS, which will air the debate, announced Friday that it will take place on Dec. 19 at Loyola Marymount. The school confirmed it will be held at the Gersten Pavilion. Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg are introduced before the Democratic presidential debate at Otterbein University on Oct. 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. (Getty Images) The debate was initially supposed to take place at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. However, on Wednesday, the Democratic National Committee chose to change the venue due to an ongoing labor dispute involving the University of California and AFSCME Local 3299, which represents more than 25,000 UC service and patient technical workers. Liz Perlman, the union’s executive … [Read more...] about Democratic Presidential Debate Moved From UCLA To Loyola Marymount
Democratic Presidential Debate At UCLA Canceled Due To Ongoing Labor Dispute
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A Democratic presidential debate planned at UCLA in December has been canceled due to an ongoing labor dispute, officials said Wednesday. The Democratic National Committee requested the change after renewed and unanticipated objections from organized labor, according to a tweet from UCLA. The @DNC asked media partners to move the Dec. 19 debate to another venue after renewed and unanticipated objections from organized labor. With regret, we have agreed to step aside rather than become a potential distraction at this important time. — UCLA (@UCLA) November 6, 2019 A new location for the Dec. 19 event has not yet been determined. The debate was originally scheduled to take place at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, to be hosted by PBS NewsHour and Politico. The University of California and AFSCME Local 3299, which represents more than 25,000 UC service and patient technical workers, are in the middle of a labor dispute. Liz Perlman, the … [Read more...] about Democratic Presidential Debate At UCLA Canceled Due To Ongoing Labor Dispute
