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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is there More Sales Tax in California’s Future?

    Governor Schwarzenegger promised that it would never happen, but in private conversations he’s floated a one-cent sales tax increase to balance the budget. On Reporter’s Notebook, the temperature in the ground at one spot in Ventura county: 812 degrees.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 6, 2008 • 30m Listen

    Governor Schwarzenegger promised that it would never happen, but in private conversations he’s floated a one-cent sales tax increase to balance the budget. On Reporter’s Notebook, the temperature in the ground at one spot in Ventura county: 812 degrees.

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    2 stories
    1. 1:01

      Governor Floats Sales Tax Hike To End Budget Standoff

      Legislators in have told reporters that Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a one-cent hike in the state sales tax to balance the budget.

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      19 min
    2. 19:56

      At Mysterious Hot Spot in Ventura County, Soil is More Than 800 degrees

      Last Friday, there were reports of smoke rising from the ground in the Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County. Firefighters found there were no flames but at a foot beneath the surface the temperature of the ground was 812 degrees .

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      5 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:0119 min

      Governor Floats Sales Tax Hike To End Budget Standoff

    2. 19:565 min

      At Mysterious Hot Spot in Ventura County, Soil is More Than 800 degrees

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