The mayor of Los Angeles has announced that the city will be cracking down on residents who ignore social distancing measures in favor of throwing large parties by cutting off the water and power supplies to those homes, CBS Los Angeles reported.
Mayor Eric Garcetti made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday night where he explained the utility shut-off will also apply to any businesses found to repeatedly host crowded gatherings in addition to city residences during the ongoing pandemic.
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