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Golden state political round-up, fighting for Chicano mural art, the first day of fall
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Sep 22, 2017
Golden state political round-up, fighting for Chicano mural art, the first day of fall

Political round-up: from Bernie Sanders' return to the Dream Act, two muralists who fought and won for their Chicano wall mural, the staples of fall in L.A.

Picture of "Filling Up on Ancient Energies"
Picture of "Filling Up on Ancient Energies"
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Political round-up: from Bernie Sanders' return to the Dream Act, two muralists who fought and won for their Chicano wall mural, the staples of fall in L.A.

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It's not easy being Nancy Pelosi. Also, lawmakers debate the latest Republican health bill, and Bernie Sanders barnstorms the Golden State, pushing his single-payer health care bill.
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A new report says the state's economic growth is hindered by a lack of people hustling for jobs, and affordable homes to keep them housed.
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The work was an urban tapestry, reflecting the diversity of Boyle Heights in the 80s. Then it was destroyed. But its loss was not in vain.
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Security threats, low turnout and the rollout of a new law that will change how voters cast ballots all pose potential problems for elections officials statewide.
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Could there be more voting centers open for days at a time? More of a push to have you vote by mail?
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Spend the first weekend of fall watching an outdoor movie at a winery, cracking lobster claws or watching dogs surf.
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And not just LA; according to former LA Weekly food critic Besha Rodell, this may just be the best bite of food in the entire world.
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Time to dust off your big, cozy sweater, grab your pumpkin spice latte and dive into a big pile of colorful leaves. It's autumn in LA.