Anaheim Rejects Rideshare Tax, LA Businesses Struggle | California News

Anaheim’s city council voted against a controversial 10% rideshare tax aimed at boosting the budget—despite pressure from traffic and pollution concerns—fearing it would scare off tourists and residents vital to the local economy. While the proposal is on hold for now, officials say they may revisit it later when finances allow. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, small businesses face crushing rent hikes under a decades-old law that lets landlords triple commercial rents and evict tenants in just 60 days—with limited legal recourse. Advocates are pushing for reform to protect vulnerable, often women-owned, businesses from predatory practices that threaten neighborhood stability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd91720d535395e5