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Thu Aug 6, 2020, 09:26 AM Aug 2020

Los Angeles to shut off water and power to homes hosting large parties or gatherings

From https://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-angeles-shut-off-water-power-houses-hosting-large-parties-gatherings/

Los Angeles to shut off water and power to homes hosting large parties or gatherings

AUGUST 6, 2020 / 7:23 AM / CBS NEWS

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that he is authorizing the city to shut off utility service to properties where large parties and gatherings are held, CBS Los Angeles reports. Garcetti said that, starting Friday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will cut off water and power service in "egregious" cases where unpermitted large parties and gatherings take place.

The announcement came hours after City Councilman David Ryu introduced a motion to increase penalties for property owners who hold large house parties in violation of public health orders. It wasn't clear whether Garcetti's announcement was related to that motion.

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Los Angeles to shut off water and power to homes hosting large parties or gatherings (Original Post) sl8 Aug 2020 OP
Good. hlthe2b Aug 2020 #1
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Aug 2020 #2
How would they know there's a gathering? dreamland Aug 2020 #3
People in the neighborhood call, and then the cops investigate. It's easy. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2020 #4
Excellent ailsagirl Aug 2020 #5
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