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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Redevelopment in California is Over, at Least for Now

    The State Supreme Court has given Governor Brown his wish: that property taxes to redevelop so-called "blighted" areas be diverted to schools and other "core services" of government.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The State Supreme Court has given Governor Brown his wish: that property taxes to redevelop so-called "blighted" areas be diverted to schools and other "core services" of government. More than 400 redevelopment agencies run by cities around the state have been put out of business, but that does not immediately free up all of the $6 billion they raise and spend every year. It has created a mess.

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    The Fate of Redevelopment in California
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    2. 20:19Does Philip Anschutz Own LA?
    3. 26:55Romney under Attack before New Hampshire Primary
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Timm Herdt

      Ventura County Star

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      Bill Fulton

      Rice University

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      Jim Kennedy

      California Redevelopment Association

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    The Fate of Redevelopment in California
    1. 0:00Redevelopment in California is Over, at Least for NowYou’re reading this
    2. 20:19Does Philip Anschutz Own LA?
    3. 26:55Romney under Attack before New Hampshire Primary
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