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OriginalSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“Koreatown karaoke out of control? L.A. considers ban on new bars amid complaints”

Los Angeles considers a 45-day moratorium on new karaoke permits in Koreatown.

Key points

  • LA City Councilmember Heather Hutt proposed a 45-day pause on new karaoke room permits.
  • The plan could be extended to a year and includes a $75,000 LAPD investigation fund.
  • Proposal aims to address late-night noise, traffic, and other complaints from residents.
  • Koreatown currently has 36 licensed karaoke businesses serving alcohol within 6.2 square miles.
  • City seeks to halt new permits while reviewing regulations for karaoke and alcohol licenses.
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