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Consumers in L.A. County today will start paying an additional quarter-penny in sales tax on every dollar of goods they purchase. The sales tax hike is the result of Measure A, approved by voters in ...

Homelessness in Los Angeles County is tragic and complex, and solving it is a daunting task. The only way to reduce homelessness is to provide housing and services that help people stabilize their ...

Backers of a ballot measure aimed at enlarging the pot of money available for homeless services in Los Angeles County claimed victory Wednesday, while voters remained deadlocked on a measure expanding ...

A new USC study found Los Angeles County residents see homelessness as a serious problem, listing mental illness, addiction, the high cost of housing and financial pressures as the four top factors.

Stockton taxpayers will continue to pay for the controversial Measure A for at least another decade. This comes after the Stockton City Council held two public hearings and adopted an ordinance this ...