Tale of two precincts
A measure to hike the L.A. sales tax was defeated Tuesday, with 55% of voters opposed. The west San Fernando Valley and South L.A. displayed deeply divergent views. These two precincts show the divide.
Porter Ranch precinct in the S.F. Valley
Yes 17%
No 83%
Vermont Knolls precinct in South L.A.
Yes 82%
No 18%
Winner by precinct
Yes
No
50%
56
61
67
Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk
Thomas Suh Lauder, Ben Welsh Los Angeles Times