The largely informal opposition had consisted mainly of local cities that warned another sales tax would disproportionately burden the poorest residents and force shoppers across the county border in hopes of finding lower costs.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
An informal settlement is a residential area where housing units have been constructed without official rights to the land.
The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
The airy design gives it an easy, relaxed look that pairs well with denim shorts, linen pants, or a swimsuit cover-up.
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