Illegally Parked Cars on Ventura to be Towed

Five traffic officers and three tow trucks are patrolling an 8.5-mile stretch of Ventura Boulevard from the 405 Freeway to Topanga Canyon Boulevard for illegally parked cars during morning rush hour, city officials announced Monday.

From 6-9 a.m., the team will ticket and tow cars parked illegally. It's part of the city's efforts to make commutes smoother for motorists and relieve congrestion.

Known as the anti-gridlock Tiger Team, the group last year began patrols on Wilshire Boulevard. As a result, the team has cited more than 17,000 motorists and towed more than 5,100 vehicles.