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LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman proposes backyard BBQ ban

  • Los Angeles City Council member and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman proposed emergency restrictions or a ban on backyard barbecues and open flames during Red Flag Warning days to prevent wildfires.
  • Councilmember Monica Rodriguez opposed the proposal, citing concerns about its impracticality, its impact on family traditions and local businesses, and government overreach.
  • Critics argued that the proposed ban was difficult to enforce and symbolic, noting that homeless encampment fires are a more frequent cause of wildfires.
  • The proposal became a contentious issue in the Los Angeles mayoral race, with opponents criticizing it as prioritizing symbolic policies over practical wildfire solutions and individual freedoms.
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Westside Current broke the news on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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