ordinance

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But officials in both cities said they have not enforced their ordinances since the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban in 2023, though neither has been formally repealed.

From Los Angeles Times

The motion instructs county counsel to draft an ordinance for board consideration within 30 days.

From Los Angeles Times

I went home, ran for city council and after reading Mr. Sasses’s 2018 book, “Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal,” began revisiting local ordinances to reduce loneliness and strengthen civic life.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new ordinance also prohibits rent increases for additional tenants, such as babies or elderly parents, who are under the care of the primary residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October, the City Council approved an ordinance creating a rewards program for information leading to arrests.

From Los Angeles Times