'Nightclubs in the hills': LA house parties could face water and power shutoffs, mayor warns

Eric Garcetti announces measure amid reports of hundreds gathering at mansions in violation of Covid regulations

The Los Angeles mayor has announced a crackdown on house parties, authorizing the city to shut off water and power to homes that host events following reports of hundreds of people gathering in violation of Covid regulations.

“These large house parties have essentially become nightclubs in the hills,” Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday, arguing the events can become “superspreaders” of coronavirus as bars and nightlife in the city remain shut.

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