In The Los Angeles Area, Bans Are Hot

By BROOKS BARNES and MICHAEL CIEPLY, New York Times
Sun, 09/02/2012 - 6:32pm

In Southern California — a region once legendary for its love of freedom — cities, school districts and even libraries have been outlawing things like beach bonfires, napping and excessive perfume.

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