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Adult filmmakers and actors sued Los Angeles County today, alleging the new law requiring porn actors to wear condoms is unconstitutional.
L.A. City Councilmen Propose Massive $3 Billion Bond to Fix Streets
January 4, 2013 1:53 PM
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Councilman Joe Buscaino billed the plan as the "largest public infrastructure project in the country."
Medical Marijuana Measure Qualifies for L.A. Ballot
January 2, 2013 7:50 PM
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A city initiative that would apparently allow continued operation of about 100 medical marijuana shops in Los Angeles is significantly closer to enactment, the city clerk disclosed today.
Plan for Pension Measure on L.A. Ballot Scrapped
November 26, 2012 6:20 PM
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A former L.A. mayor says that rising pension costs will sap taxpayer money from other essential city services.
L.A. County Transit Tax Measure Still Trailing, But Not by Far
November 26, 2012 6:03 PM
by Zach Behrens
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If it passes, it will push the expiration date of a half-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure from 2039 to 2069.
Lots of L.A. County Ballots Remain Unprocessed, Transit Tax Still Lags
November 20, 2012 6:00 PM
by Zach Behrens
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The update gave Measure J, the proposal to extend an already existing sales tax dedicated to transit funding, another small percent increase.
Sales Tax Increase Measure OK'd by L.A. City Council for March Ballot
November 20, 2012 12:35 PM
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The proposed tax is projected to raise up to $215 million, helping to avoid public safety cuts, including laying off police officers.
L.A. Sales Tax Increase Given Preliminary Approval for March Ballot
November 13, 2012 2:14 PM
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The tax is expected to generate between $208 million and $215 million, but also could decrease consumer spending by 1.3 percent, according to an analysis.
L.A. County Transit Tax Measure Too Close to Call
November 7, 2012 12:13 PM
by Zach Behrens
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Measure J and four other races in the county were flagged as "close contests" based on the number of outstanding provisional and vote-by-mail ballots still to tally.
Dense fog in L.A. Grounds Helicopters Carrying Ballots, May Delay Count
November 6, 2012 11:21 PM
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L.A. County ballot count may be delayed due to dense fog advisory.
Attempt to End Death Penalty in California Losing
November 6, 2012 11:12 PM
California Results Cheat Sheet: What Propositions Won, Lost?
November 6, 2012 10:47 PM
by Zach Behrens
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Here's an updated list of what propositions have passed and failed, as called by various news outlets.
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With early ballots tabulated, voters opposed Measure A -- which asked whether voters would support changing the state constitution to make the job of county assessor an appointed post -- by 77.4 percent to 22.5 percent.
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Measure B is doing well with L.A. voters, who in early results are showing strong support for having the adult film industry require condom use for their actors.
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A proposal to accelerate public transit and highway projects by extending a half-cent sales tax increase for an additional 30 years was falling short tonight of the two-thirds majority needed to pass.
Early Results Come in for Props 30 and 38
November 6, 2012 9:18 PM
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Proposition 38, one of two measures on today's ballot that would increase taxes to increase funding for education, was defeated, while the second measure, Proposition 30 trailed in early returns.
Election 2012: Get Live Results for California Props & Races
November 5, 2012 3:10 PM
by Zach Behrens
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Stay with KCET election night to get updated results throughout the night and upcoming days.
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It was prompted by the corruption probe that led to the arrest of County Assessor John Noguez.
Expert Panel Discussion: Understanding Props 30 and 38
November 2, 2012 1:55 PM
by Zach Behrens
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Whether to vote on Proposition 30 or Proposition 38 is a big question for lots of voters in California. Here's what the experts think.
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