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LA's $1 Million Restroom Sparks Controversy at Runyon Canyon

2/14/2026

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The City of Los Angeles installed a two-stall public restroom at Runyon Canyon, funded by taxpayer money, costing nearly $1 million.
Park visitors criticized the price as "absurd."
Some residents welcomed the restroom.
The city has faced ongoing scrutiny over public restroom projects, including a controversial mobile restroom program for homeless services.
Funding for the Runyon Canyon facility includes $961,125 from city funds and $500,000 from the state of California.

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Story summary

The City of Los Angeles installed a two-stall public restroom at Runyon Canyon, funded by taxpayer money, costing nearly $1 million.
Park visitors criticized the price as "absurd."
Some residents welcomed the restroom.
The city has faced ongoing scrutiny over public restroom projects, including a controversial mobile restroom program for homeless services.
Funding for the Runyon Canyon facility includes $961,125 from city funds and $500,000 from the state of California.