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ICYMI: California Is Moving Its Presidential Primary To March
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- Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that moves California's presidential primary from June to March. The move is intended to give the state an earlier say (i.e. greater influence) in the process.
- A look into how smaller cities are betting on music festivals to lift their economies.
- Jia Tolentino digs deep into the life of Gloria Allred, the famous victims-rights attorney most recently known for taking on Bill Cosby in court (and she works right here in L.A.).
- Lana Del Rey is going on tour in January and February. The "LA to the Moon” tour does not currently include any L.A. dates, weirdly.
- Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman.
- Eater rounded up every restaurant and bar in Insecure.
- Paul Horner, who gained fame for writing a huge amount of fake news during the 2016 election, died near Phoenix.
- We may not get to see Lana in person soon, but we can still watch her drive through Los Angeles:
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