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    What Biden’s infrastructure plan means for LA and Southern California

    Community activists, entrepreneurs, and local politicians are keeping tabs on President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending plan that’s currently being debated on Capitol Hill.

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    By Saul Gonzalez • Jun 1, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Southern California has some of the worst road conditions in the country. That’s just one of the many reasons why community activists, entrepreneurs, and local politicians are keeping tabs on President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending plan that’s currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Regardless of the final dollar amount, Southern California could experience a flood of investment, money for construction projects, and new job opportunities.

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      LA and SoCal have lots to gain from Biden’s infrastructure spending plan

      Community activists, entrepreneurs, and local politicians are keeping tabs on President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending plan that’s currently being debated on Capitol Hill.

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      9 min
    2. 8:39

      ‘Ghost cars’ and ‘rampant’ fraud: Compton takes legal action against LA Sheriff’s Department

      Compton filed a legal claim against the LA County Sheriff’s Department for “rampant” fraud, alleging that the department routinely bills the city for patrols that don’t happen.

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      9 min
    3. 17:26

      Desert Hot Springs’ weightlifter Sarah Robles prepares for Tokyo 2021

      Sarah Robles is a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist. Tokyo 2021 will be the third time this Desert Hot Springs native represents Team USA.

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      8 min
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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      LA and SoCal have lots to gain from Biden’s infrastructure spending plan

    2. 8:399 min

      ‘Ghost cars’ and ‘rampant’ fraud: Compton takes legal action against LA Sheriff’s Department

    3. 17:268 min

      Desert Hot Springs’ weightlifter Sarah Robles prepares for Tokyo 2021

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