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By Damien Newton

8:22 AM PST on November 21, 2013

Metro Opening the Discussion on “Fare Restructuring” (The Source)
OC Backs Away from Toll Plan for 405 (LAT)
Former Caltrans Director Proposes Ballot Measure to Double CA’s Vehicle License Fee (SacBee, Merc)
Of Course, California Is About to Be Flush with Cash Anyway (WaPo)
WWLA Talks About Smart Phones, Cars and Distracted Driving with Deborah Murphy (KCRW)
Metro Will Study Restrooms at Orange Line Winneteka, Other Places (Daily News)
Everyone Is Very Excited About Website to Help People Find Parking (HuffPost, Curbed, Daily News)
President of LB Harbor Commission Ousted by City Council (LAT)
Gates Appear on Beloved Runyon Canyon Trail (Curbed)
Another “Hey, L.A. Isn’t Bike Unfriendly After All” Piece (Hush Magazine via Curbed)
LAPD: Suspect in Venice Boardwalk Massacre Confessed (LAT)

More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill. For a roundup of Santa Monica headlines, visit Santa Monica Next.

Damien Newton

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