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Scandal plagues City of Commerce, but generous services help blunt public scrutiny

A view of City of Commerce camp that has vacation cabins for residents just a quarter-mile from Lake Arrowhead. Camp Commerce has 10 two-story cabins, a lodge, pool, basketball and volleyball courts.

A view of City of Commerce camp that has vacation cabins for residents just a quarter-mile from Lake Arrowhead. Camp Commerce has 10 two-story cabins, a lodge, pool, basketball and volleyball courts.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

City of Commerce offers generous services, including extensive recreation facilities, rent subsidies for the elderly and even a mountain retreat.

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The lodge at Camp Commerce. Weekend camping sessions are $15 a person, and weekday sessions are $25, according to the Commerce website.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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The Citadel Outlets in Commerce. Fueled by hefty tax revenue from the the outlet mall, Commerce Casino and other businesses, the city has long provided services to residents that surrounding communities cannot match.

  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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Children play football at Rosewood Park in the City of Commerce.

  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Overview of commercial and industrial properties in the City of Commerce.

  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Homes at the intersection of Jillson Street and Kurt Avenue in the City of Commerce.

  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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A full moon rises over Commerce.

  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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The city of Commerce has vacation cabins for residents just a quarter-mile from Lake Arrowhead.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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