CRIME TIME: July 19-25
Violent robbery with a threat of shooting dominates this weeks Crime Time report.
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Council Overhauls Residential Parking Permit Program After Heated Debate
Changes to proof of residency and day passes seen as helpful to property owners
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Previous council's changes under scrutiny as residents urge return to old system
The Hermosa Beach City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, October 28, addressing parking policy questions, finalizing holiday parking dates, and announcing upcoming community events. The meeting, which lasted until nearly midnight, was occasionally bad-tempered as council members clashed over parking reforms and procedural issues.
Council Overhauls Residential Parking Permit Program - reverses previous council's changes
In a discussion continued from 14th October, multiple residents urged the council to restore the parking permit system that had been in place for 40 years before changes made in 2023, arguing the reforms penalized honest families while creating no additional parking availability.
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