Los Angeles county and city officials say a major billboard company has violated ordinances by installing billboards along freeways.
"A major billboard company began placing more than a dozen of its signs along several freeways just hours before new restrictions took effect Jan. 1, drawing the ire of city and county officials who threatened to sue the company."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: L.A. officials angry over last minute push by billboard company

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