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LAW ALERT: Think twice before snapping on...

By Davan Maharaj, Shelby Grad and Mike Penner
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LAW ALERT: Think twice before snapping on your car alarm in Seal Beach. . . . The City Council this week approved an ordinance that establishes fines of up to $150 for motorists whose car alarms sound for more than 10 minutes. The law also gives police the authority to disconnect blaring car alarms. . . . Council members say the action followed complaints about car alarms that are accidentally set off.

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Davan Maharaj

As editor of the Los Angeles Times Media Group from 2011-17, Davan Maharaj oversaw the largest daily newsgathering organization in the West.

Shelby Grad

As deputy managing editor for news, Shelby Grad supervises the Los Angeles Times’ daily report on all platforms. He manages a team that includes the Fast Break Desk, the Multiplatform Editing Desk, and editors overseeing A1 and the weekend edition.

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