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Local advocates and county planners push enforcement and outreach to curb light pollution in Topanga
Summary
A Dark Sky LA County presentation prompted residents to push for outreach and enforcement of Los Angeles County’s rural outdoor lighting district rules; regional planning staff said nighttime complaint‑based inspections exist but take time and the council agreed to draft a community education letter.
Advocates and residents on Wednesday pressed for action to curb growing light pollution in Topanga, after a presentation from Dark Sky LA County that linked over‑lighting to wildlife impacts, human health concerns and loss of night‑sky access.
"ROLd was a great first step, but at this point, it's outdated," said Anna Josenontz, founder of the LA County chapter of Dark Sky International, as she reviewed the county’s rural outdoor lighting district rules and the ordinance’s limits…
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