Ben Welsh

Los Angeles Times

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Long Beach renter Larry Watson hasn’t had running water in his apartment for at least two years.

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Long Beach renter Larry Watson hasn’t had running water in his apartment for at least two years.

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Mayor Garcetti has vowed to change the culture of the LA Fire Department. It's a major consideration as he searches for the city's next fire chief .

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Mayor Garcetti has vowed to change the culture of the LA Fire Department. It's a major consideration as he searches for the city's next fire chief .

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