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Which Way, L.A.?

Will California Crack Down on Plastic Bags?

Hosted by Warren Olney Apr. 14, 2008
The choice between paper and plastic won’t be free if the toughest such law in the nation passes in Sacramento. The law would impose a “plastic carryout bag impact fee” of 25 cents a bag at groceries and pharmacies. On Reporter’s Notebook, another heath director quits LA County after just two years in one of the hardest jobs in the health care industry.
The choice between paper and plastic won’t be free if the toughest such law in the nation passes in Sacramento. The law would impose a “plastic carryout bag impact fee” of 25 cents a bag at groceries and pharmacies. On Reporter’s Notebook, another heath director quits LA County after just two years in one of the hardest jobs in the health care industry.

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Is it the End of the Line for Paper or Plastic?

Disposable plastic bags are a risk to oceans, lakes, local economies and the quality of life for millions of people. That’s the argument between AB 2829 by LA Assemblyman...

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L.A. County’s Health Director Steps Down

Dr. Bruce Chernof became LA County’s Director of Health Service just about two years ago. The five Supervisors said they had high hopes he could turn the department...

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Warren Olney

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Katie Cooper, Karen Radziner

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