As the new sales tax rates went into effect Tuesday across California, Southern California counties and cities began to see some of the highest sales tax rates in the nation. In Los Angeles County, after voters approved Measure A in November to impose a permanent half-cent increase to fund homelessness services,

The sales tax rate will increase from 9.5% to 9.75% due to a Los Angeles County adjustment. 31,170 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?31,170 people played the daily Crossword recently.

Los Angeles County's sales tax increases from 9.5% to 9.75% today, funding homeless services and prevention. Measure A, approved last November, replaces Measure H and generates over $1 billion annually.