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Metropolitan Water District approves 2 tunnels, CA gas prices on the rise, Airbnb regs get tentative approval in LA
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Apr 11, 2018
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Metropolitan Water District approves 2 tunnels, CA gas prices on the rise, Airbnb regs get tentative approval in LA

SoCal's Metropolitan Water District approves two delta tunnels, the reason CA gas prices are so high, LA tentatively approves new Airbnb regulations.
The Los Angeles Aqueduct runs parallel to the Eastern Sierra mountains near Bishop, Calif. The 223 mile aqueduct goes through a series of concrete conduits, unlined channels, pipelines and tunnels to get to Los Angeles, Calif.
The Los Angeles Aqueduct runs parallel to the Eastern Sierra mountains near Bishop, Calif. The 223 mile aqueduct goes through a series of concrete conduits, unlined channels, pipelines and tunnels to get to Los Angeles, Calif.
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SoCal's Metropolitan Water District approves two delta tunnels, the reason CA gas prices are so high, LA tentatively approves new Airbnb regulations.

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LA's Planning and Land Use Committee approved new rules for hosts, including landlord approval and an application process to rent for more than 120 days.
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