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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Landlords, Tenants and Earthquake Safety

    When San Francisco apartment house owners retrofit their buildings, the entire cost will be passed on to their tenants. City Councilman Gil Cedillo has promised that won't happen in Los Angeles. Today, his committee is taking up what could be the most extensive retrofitting requirements in California history.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 7, 2015 • 15m Listen

    When San Francisco apartment house owners retrofit their buildings, the entire cost will be passed on to their tenants. City Councilman Gil Cedillo has promised that won't happen in Los Angeles. Today, his committee is taking up what could be the most extensive retrofitting requirements in California history. Who should bear the cost of making those buildings earthquake safe?

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    Who Should Pay to Make Apartments "Earthquake Safe?"
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    2. 16:27Can a Person's Name Influence Racial Bias?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Lucy Jones

      seismologist, founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones center for science and society

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      Larry Gross

      Coalition for Economic Survival

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      Jim Clarke

      Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

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    1 of 2
    Who Should Pay to Make Apartments "Earthquake Safe?"
    1. 0:17Landlords, Tenants and Earthquake SafetyYou’re reading this
    2. 16:27Can a Person's Name Influence Racial Bias?
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