Since no one really re-uses the thicker re-usable plastic bags, lawmakers are now talking about banning them outright. Should it happen? Plus, the City Council gives the landlord an ultimatum: clean up the abandoned graffiti towers downtown in two weeks, or else. Plus, another atmospheric river could be on the way... and fans get a first look at the Kobe Bryant statue. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.