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SoCal residents weigh in on the GOP tax bill, Chinatown's evolution, how the fires are affecting tourism
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Dec 19, 2017
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SoCal residents weigh in on the GOP tax bill, Chinatown's evolution, how the fires are affecting tourism

How might the GOP tax plan affect the economy in the Golden State? How Chinatown has changed over the years, the fires have made Santa Barabara a "ghost town."

A pedestrian walks past the iconic entrance to Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles.
The iconic entrance to Chinatown in Los Angeles, Calif.
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How might the GOP tax plan affect the economy in the Golden State? How Chinatown has changed over the years, the fires have made Santa Barabara a "ghost town."

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