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She came in as the consensus-builder L.A. needed. After the fires, even her allies kept their distance.
It's never been easier to get away with speeding or running a light in Los Angeles. Drivers and pedestrians are paying a deadly price.
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She came in as the consensus-builder L.A. needed. After the fires, even her allies kept their distance.
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