Fast Food Restaurants Banned In South Los Angeles

The Los Angeles City Council approved a one year moratorium on the opening of fast food restaurants in South Los Angeles today despite protests from major fast food restaurant chains. The law was initiated in an effort to curb obesity in the area, and affects a 32 mile radius including the LA suburb of Baldwin Hills while affecting at least 500,000 residents.

The other intent of the moratorium is to attract restaurants that serve healthier foods. The reality is that in these economic times, fast food is the cheaper option, although not the healthiest in terms of nutrition. This is still a noble gesture by the City Council of Los Angeles.

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