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It’s lights, camera, frustration for Los Angeles residents living near the iconic Hollywood sign who say selfie-taking tourists have taken over their neighborhood.
About 100 homeowners are suing the city, claiming officials have failed to stop tourists from clogging narrow roads, trespassing and leaving trash, including cigarette butts that could spark wildfires.
Filed October 26, the lawsuit does not seek monetary damages. Instead, residents want a court order forcing the city to address crowds that block driveways, create safety hazards and disrupt their neighborhood. The suit also names LA Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Rama as defendants.
Traffic camera data showed more than 48,200 vehicles passed through the area over 13 days this summer, up 15 percent from the same period in 2025, according to CBS News.
Emergency vehicles have also struggled to navigate the narrow roads, CBS News reported, with residents citing delays for police, ambulances and fire engines.
“It's like there's a festival every day, especially in the summer,” Rose Ware, a 74-year-old estate agent who has lived in her home for 32 years, told The Times Friday. “Bumper-to-bumper traffic. Emergency vehicles can't get through.
