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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    LA vs. San Francisco

    In 1970, the average salary for a Los Angeles worker was among the highest in the country. L.A. and San Francisco were both ranked in the top five cities for per capita income. But since 1970, L.A. has dropped to number 22, while San Francisco has remained at or near the top.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 8, 2015 • 1 min read

    In 1970, the average salary for a Los Angeles worker was among the highest in the country. L.A. and San Francisco were both ranked in the top five cities for per capita income. But since 1970, L.A. has dropped to number 22, while San Francisco has remained at or near the top.

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    Fair Pay in Hollywood, and Los Angeles v. San Francisco
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    2. 8:34Fair Pay Act and Hollywood
    3. 17:11Web Roundup: New Tech, Hacker News
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    4 of 4
    Fair Pay in Hollywood, and Los Angeles v. San Francisco
    1. 0:00Kevin McCarthy Drops Bid for Speaker of the House
    2. 8:34Fair Pay Act and Hollywood
    3. 17:11Web Roundup: New Tech, Hacker News
    4. 26:32LA vs. San FranciscoYou’re reading this
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