Those of us in the fellowship of frugality know that California’s booms inevitably end in bust. That’s what makes the end of the 99 Cents Only empire so distressing.
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Los Angeles' reputation for civic corruption pales in comparison with Chicago or San Francisco. But the City of Angels has a long history of sinners in public office.