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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Showdown over a Planned Mosque in Temecula Valley

    Sarah Palin has made headlines — and punch lines — by asking New Yorkers to “ refudiate ” the building of a mosque a few blocks from Ground Zero. Now, there’s some controversy over a proposed mosque in Temecula, a town in rural Riverside County.

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

    Sarah Palin has made headlines — and punch lines — by asking New Yorkers to “refudiate” the building of a mosque a few blocks from Ground Zero. Now, there’s some controversy over a proposed mosque in Temecula, a town in rural Riverside County. In the Los Angeles Times, Phil Willonreports that the Islamic Center of the Temecula Valley has been a presence in the city for more than ten years and wants to move to better quarters.

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    Local Politics: Religion and Money
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    3. 26:12Is Obama Winning the Battles but Losing the War?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Phil Willon

      Los Angeles Times

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      Bill Rench

      Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church

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      Salam Al-Marayati

      Muslim Public Affairs Council

      News

    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Local Politics: Religion and Money
    1. 0:00Showdown over a Planned Mosque in Temecula ValleyYou’re reading this
    2. 15:58How Tiny Cities like Bell End Up with Giant Salaries
    3. 26:12Is Obama Winning the Battles but Losing the War?
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