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Under the reforms approved by a majority of City Council members, rent hikes would be capped at 4%, even if inflation in the overall economy runs higher.
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A committee tasked with oversight of the city’s controversial tax said it has created 10,000 union construction jobs. LAist tracked down the claim’s origins.
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Food assistance resources
We've updated this list with additional restaurants and organizations that have stepped forward to help.
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In Los Angeles Unified alone, there are more than 400 elementary schools, plus hundreds of specialized programs and dozens of charter schools run by separate nonprofits.
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Learn the steps to change your name and gender marker on California government IDs. Understand the requirements and processes involved.
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