Fast food ban advances

Despite concerns over its broad sweep, a city panel on Tuesday moved
ahead with a plan to ban fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles. Daily News.

The proposal from Councilwoman Jan Perry was approved by the council's
Planning and Land Use Committee even though two city officials said
they believe more work on the ordinance is needed.

"We have a serious problem in my district with fast-food restaurants
and the increasing level of obesity and diabetes," Perry told the
panel.