If the the bill is approved it would further burden residents already struggling with high living costs, pushing Los Angeles County’s combined sales tax rate above 10% in many cities.
LA officials pushing tax hike that will raise the price of groceries, restaurants and shopping
Politics
February 09, 2026
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