Pet Owners Need to Take Responsibility

The Department of Animal Regulation is responsible for the enforcement of Noise Ordinance violations involving animal-generated noises, such as barking dogs or crowing roosters.  

East Valley Animal Care and Control Center 888-452-7381 Address: 14409 Vanowen St., Van Nuys, CA 91405

Also, there are leash laws. Plus the owner is responsible for cleaning up after them. Leash laws protect the dog, other people and other dogs. Section 53.06 of the LAMC. And believe it or not there’s a”Poop” law. J Section 53.49 of the LAMC.

LA Animal Services 888-452-7381.

 

http://los-angeles-rescue-dog-adoption.com/dog-law-los-angeles-city.html#dogpoop      

New Laws for California in 2014

In the New Year, there are several new laws about to be enacted in California -- from transgender students' rights and a minimum wage boost, to sharing the road with bicyclists and changes to tips at restaurants.

Here is a roundup of some of the new edicts:

PLASTIC BAG BAN: Shoppers in the city of Los Angeles will have to bring their own reusable bags or fork up 10 cents per sack at large retail stores, starting Jan. 1, 2014. Smaller stores have until July 1, 2014, to phase out single-use plastic bags.

MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: Workers earning minimum wage will net $9 an hour starting July 1, 2014. The increase is part of a three-year plan that will raise the hourly minimum wage in California to $10 – one of the highest in the nation – by 2016.

MORE ROOM FOR BICYCLISTS: Drivers must give cyclists a 3-foot clearing when passing or, when that clearance isn’t possible, slow down and only pass when there’s enough room. Starting Sept. 16, 2014, passing too close to a bicyclist could result in a fine for the driver, whether there was a crash or not.

TEXTING AND DRIVING: Drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use voice recognition software, like Apple’s “Siri,” to write, send or read a text while behind the wheel.

FINDING HIT-AND-RUN DRIVERS: A new bill extends the current three-year statute of limitations for hit-and-run offenses to six years from the date of a crash that causes death or permanent, serious injuries.

SEARCH WARRANTS: A driver suspected of DUI who refuses to submit to or fails to complete a blood test can be served a search warrant to draw blood in a “reasonable, medically approved manner.” This law went into effect Sept. 20.

VICTIM PROTECTION: Employers are now barred from firing, discriminating or retaliating against a worker because they are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. The new law also requires employers to protect victims from their abusers, for example, by changing the employee's work number.

GROUP GRATITUITY: Tips automatically added to a restaurant bill (usually when a table seats 6 or more diners) will now be taxable as regular wages and subject to payroll tax withholding, which means your server won’t see those tips until payday instead of taking it home as cash.

TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Students in grades K-12 who identify as transgender will be allowed to use school bathrooms and play on sport teams “consistent with their gender identity,” starting Jan. 1, 2014.

GAY SCOUT BAN: Starting Jan. 1, 2014, the 116,000-member Boy Scouts of America will lift its ban on openly gay scouts, though the ban on openly gay leaders is still in effect.

HYBRIDS RIDING HOV: Low-emission or zero-emission vehicles can continue using high-occupancy vehicle, or carpool, lanes without meeting occupancy requirements until Jan. 1, 2019.

Arrest Made

Arrest Made In Deadly Panorama City Hit-And-Run Involving Bike Rider

 

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Valley Traffic Division Detectives on Wednesday announced the arrest of a suspected hit-and-run driver involved in a crash in Panorama City last month that left a bike rider dead.

The arrest was made Monday at 6 p.m., detectives said.

Officials named the suspect as 46-year-old Rene Amaya, of Panorama City.

Amaya, a male, was arrested on suspicion of the felony hit-and-run that occurred December 23 2013, around 7 a.m., at the intersection of Burnet Ave and Lanark St in Panorama City.

Bail was set at $50,000.

Tattooed Prowler in Mission Hills

Tattooed Prowler in Mission Hills

Mission Hills.  Detectives have released a composite sketch of a tattooed woman in her twenties, who has entered at least two homes in Mission Hills since Saturday.  She sports a distinct tattoo of stars and a crescent moon next to her left eye. 

“She’s pretty bold, walking into open garages during the day,” explained Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding officer of the Mission Detective Division.  “If she’s unchallenged she goes into the home and takes the first thing she sees.”

The last two incidents occurred on January 12, in the 15400 block of San Jose Street, and the 14500 block of Peach Avenue.  When confronted by one resident, the prowler said she was looking for “Leslie,” which was a person who lived in the house.  “That tells us the suspect may live in the neighborhood or is casing the homes she hits,” Lt. Vernon added.

Typically, these types of criminals are drug users, who are looking for valuables to steal, then sell or trade them for drugs to maintain their habit. 

The prowler may be also connected to a black Ford Explorer, which was seen leaving the area of one burglary.  Police officers have been directed to be vigilant for this woman in the area, especially among the several motels along the Sepulveda Corridor.

The woman is Hispanic, 5’4” tall, with a medium to heavy build.

“Criminals who are willing to enter occupied homes present a special risk to residents,” Lt. Vernon said.  “They are desperate for their addiction, tend to act impulsively and don’t consider consequences.  The most important thing residents can do is to keep doors locked at all times, close garage doors, and be a good neighbor and witness.” 

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Detective Sam Issa, Mission Burglary Unit, at (818) 838-9886.  Anonymous tips can be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

Safety Tips

Safety Tips for your bicycles, motorcycles and trail bikes.


¨ Park out of sight in a garage or basement, or use a cover. 

¨ Engrave with an Operation Identification number recommended by local law enforcement. 

¨ Lock all bicycles with a case-hardened chain or cable and lock, winding the cable through the frame and both wheels and then around a fixed object. 

¨ Use the fork lock found on most street motorcycles. For extra protection of your bicycle or motorcycle, invest in a heavy Ushaped lock made of extremely hard steel that cannot be hacksawed, or a casehardened chain and a sturdy padlock. 

¨ Watch out for key numbers! Some motorcycle manufacturers stamp the key number on the lock. With this number, anyone can go to a key maker and have a key cut that will fit perfectly. Many key makers ask for identification, but don’t take chances—write down your key number, store the number in a safe place, and then file it off the lock.