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Which Way, L.A.?

Should East LA Be a City?

The last area in Los Angeles County to incorporate was Calabasas, in 1991, bringing the total to 88. Today, the Local Agency Formation Commission met to consider East LA's latest application to become number 89. In 1960, LAFCO said, "No." In 1971, it said, "Yes," but voters turned down the idea. The current bid started in 2007.

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

The last area in Los Angeles County to incorporate was Calabasas, in 1991, bringing the total to 88. Today, the Local Agency Formation Commission met to consider East LA's latest application to become number 89. In 1960, LAFCO said, "No." In 1971, it said, "Yes," but voters turned down the idea. The current bid started in 2007. Today it split the difference and postponed a decision until February, 8.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Caitlin Shamberg

    KCRW

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    Gloria Alvarez

    Eastern Group Publications

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    Ben Cardenas

    East Los Angeles Residents Association

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    C.J. Salgado

    life-long East LA resident

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