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New bills take aim at CA's housing crisis, freeway pollution travels farther than you think, SoCal fast food war
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Jan 5, 2018
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New bills take aim at CA's housing crisis, freeway pollution travels farther than you think, SoCal fast food war

New housing legislation proposed this week, how far air pollution travels from LA's freeways, fast food franchises struggle when discounts get deep
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: A freeway trafiic sign announces the opening of the Interstate 405 and thanks motorists after the freeway re-opened ahead of schedule following the 10 mile shutdown of the nation's busiest freeway for bridge work on July 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles city officials advised residents to stay home or stay away from the area over the weekend fearing massive traffic jams of what has become known as ''Carmageddon.'' which never materialized. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: A freeway trafiic sign announces the opening of the Interstate 405 and thanks motorists after the freeway re-opened ahead of schedule following the 10 mile shutdown of the nation's busiest freeway for bridge work on July 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles city officials advised residents to stay home or stay away from the area over the weekend fearing massive traffic jams of what has become known as ''Carmageddon.'' which never materialized. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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New housing legislation proposed this week, how far air pollution travels from LA's freeways, fast food franchises struggle when discounts get deep

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