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LA County supervisors propose big reforms, Huntington Beach fights state housing laws, and why LA wants you to get another dog
Today's headlines:
- Big L.A. County reforms, including Board of Supervisors expansion, clear first hurdle
- Huntington Beach residents to vote on ballot measure opponents say is designed to circumvent state housing mandates
- L.A. considers boosting dog household limit to combat shelter overcrowding
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