Developer behind land use bill

A state law proposed by Assemblyman Felipe Fuentes that would limit L.A.'s ability to control land use was sponsored by a developer whose Tujunga project would benefit from the legislation.Kerry Cavanaugh in the Daily News.

The move has infuriated Los Angeles City Council members, who voted last month to oppose the state intervention in local land-use decisions.

This week, some members said they are appalled that the bill appears designed to aid a particular developer.