Los Angeles (myFOXla.com) – A proposal to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas in Los Angeles was approved by a City Council committee today. However, Councilman Tom LaBonge, the chairman and only member of the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee present, said he would visit several establishments which would be affected by the smoking ban before the full council considers the proposal. “Before this goes forward, I’m going t ... Jump to full article >>