LA considers ban on cashless businesses because they exclude low-income people, people of color, and seniors

• Los Angeles could join other cities and states in banning cashless businesses. 
• Some shops in LA have turned to credit or digital payments only, citing theft concerns. 
• A councilwoman wants to ban the practice, something San Francisco and New York City have already done.

A Los Angeles city official wants to ban cashless businesses in the area, arguing they exclude low-income people and others who don't carry credit cards.