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Groundbreaking new research finds that humans, catastrophic fires, and an ecosystem made vulnerable by climate change led to the disappearance of saber-toothed cats and other Ice Age mammals from southern California.
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Report Suspected Price Gouging
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors signed a declaration of local emergency on August 20, 2023, as Tropical Storm Hilary made its way through Southern California. The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) advises business owners and operators of hotels and other lodging that they must stay in compliance with state and Los Angeles County laws which protect consumers from price gouging. Price gouging during a state of emergency is also illegal under Penal Code Section 396.
In most circumstances, businesses may not increase the price of goods and services more than 10 percent for consumers impacted by an emergency. This prohibition also applies to hotel and motel rooms, rental housing, and short-term rentals. This price-gouging protection is currently in effect across all of Los Angeles County, not just the areas immediately impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary.
If you believe you have been improperly overcharged for goods, services, or housing, keep your records and receipts, and file a price gouging complaint using DCBA’s “Stop Price Gouging” online reporting tool. You can visit stoppricegouging.dcba.lacounty.gov to get started. There, you can pinpoint the location of the incident and upload documents directly to DCBA’s investigators for follow-up. You can also reach DCBA by phone at (800) 593-8222.
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Facility Fee Waivers for Child Care Providers
Are you a Birth & Early Education childcare provider in unincorporated Los Angeles County? Eligible childcare facilities can apply to have their facility fee waivers for renovation or construction projects for child care facilities that need plan reviews and/or permits. Click here to learn more.
Out and About
Library Fest
Library Fest events are going on at 10 LA County Library locations throughout September and October. These afternoon events are all about bringing our friends and neighbors back into their local libraries for programs and services.
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun, free activities for all ages!
At Library Fest, you can:
– Design your own tote bag
– Create a video in our 360 Photo Booth
– Participate in interactive programs
– Enjoy face painting and magic performances
– Learn from STEAM Activities with our MākMō maker mobile
There’s so much more to do at Library Fest. Check out all our events, locations here. See you there!
Photo Finish
Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez
Museum of Art and History in Lancaster.
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