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California

Hike in L.A. County sales tax hits today. How much more will you pay?

Voter-approved Measure A, which will fund homeless services and initiatives, is going to raise sales taxes across Los Angeles County.

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23andMe bankruptcy leaves control of genetic data from millions in limbo

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Supermarket digital-only coupons are popular. Critics say they breed inequality and San Diego banned them

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U.S. officials used Signal to share war plans. What is the messaging app and is it safe?

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ICE impersonators and other scammers are on the rise: How to protect yourself

Protect yourself from the dangerous haze of wildfire smoke

Amid arrest of pro-Palestinian student organizer, what rights do visa holders and others have?

The IRS is sitting on $92 million in unclaimed California tax refunds. How to know if you qualify

Last chance for fire survivors to apply for local relief grants

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Technology and the Internet

My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began

A stolen wallet precipitates a reporter’s years-long fight against identity thieves — and a system that doesn’t care and won’t help.

There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas

Worried about identity theft? What to do to minimize your risk

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Shape Your L.A.: How to get civically engaged and make Los Angeles work for you

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29 essential L.A. karaoke spots for every kind of singer

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Have big Hollywood dreams? Read our guide to entertainment industry careers

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The surprising stories behind famous L.A. landmark names

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