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A broken promise could cost some California counties and cities millions of dollars

Years after California reduced vehicle license fees and promised to make cities and counties whole, a glitch in the payment system may cause San Mateo County to lose $220 million a year.

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A broken promise could cost some California counties and cities millions of dollars
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