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Sales Tax Increase to Appear on L.A. County ballots

02/12/2026 - 11:56 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Los Angeles County voters will be asked to consider a half-cent increase in the general sales tax this June to help offset federal cuts to healthcare funding.

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McFarland, Delano, and Santa Fe Springs Approve Sales Tax Measures

11/06/2025 - 8:54 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Two Kern County cities voted to raise or extend their local sales taxes Tuesday in exchange for the promise of better services. 

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April 1 Brings Sales Tax Hikes to Cities and Counties Across the State

04/03/2025 - 8:45 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Sales tax increases went into effect Tuesday, April 1 for several counties and dozens of cities across the state.

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THE COVID-19 EFFECT ON CALIFORNIA SALES & PROPERTY TAX

07/13/2021 - 6:42 AM By Brittany M.

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Lemon Grove Voters Reject Measure S. Now What?

03/05/2020 - 9:32 AM By Brittany M.

Despite fears over possible discincorporation, Lemon Grove voters rejected a 0.75% sales tax measure Tuesday.

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Taxes and Shakeups and Runoffs, Oh My! A Look at the June 4 Election Results.

06/10/2019 - 9:21 PM By Brittany M.
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11 L.A. County Cities Approved Sales Tax Hikes This November

11/14/2018 - 5:20 PM By Brittany M.

The cities of Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and Pomona have now hit the maximum allowable sales tax rate of 10.25%.

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How a Group of Mental Health Patients May Have Defeated a Sales Tax Measure in Coalinga

11/16/2017 - 6:01 AM By Brittany M.

The Coalinga State Hospital is home to more than 1,000 sexually violent predators and other individuals with severe psychiatric illnesses. 

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Election Day: Measures and Races to Watch

11/07/2017 - 3:05 AM By Brittany M.

It’s Election Day for many voters in California. And while these off-cycle races may be typically low-key, a number of candidates and issues are making waves.

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FPPC Clears Palm Springs of Wrongdoing After Mailer Controversy

11/07/2017 - 2:32 AM By Brittany M.

The probe surrounded city mailers on a new sales tax measure and marijuana tax ordinance.

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