The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
Up to three deputies will be pulled from patrolling West Hollywood six months after thatThe net loss will be a total of four armed deputies
The decision comes as the city approved consideration by the state to give bars the option of staying open
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