Los Angeles wildfires: City's infamous red tape preventing private security from helping homeowners, firms say

Rich and famous residents of Los Angeles' fire-stricken Pacific Palisades community are frequent users of private security – but Los Angeles' infamous red tape is keeping some of their guards away from their clientele, according to private security experts.

At least 20 people have been arrested on looting-related charges, and authorities, while warning residents and copycats alike, said the numbers could rise.

Craig Paul, the CEO of ASC Private Security in Los Angeles, said he's got bodies on the ground willing to work...