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Which Way, L.A.?

To Burn Or Not To Burn? More Firepits Banned on Socal Beaches

Despite the happy memories of childhoods long ago, more and more California beach cities are getting rid of fire pits on the sand. Newport Beach is the latest to impose a ban. Is it really about air quality, child safety and public liability—or rich newcomers who want the beach all to themselves? Also tonight… a cross-country tour of parents wanting an End the War on Drugs passes through Olvera Street in downtown LA. Later on…Paul Ryan and the Nature of the Presidential Campaign.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 14, 2012 • 1h 0m Listen

Despite the happy memories of childhoods long ago, more and more California beach cities are getting rid of fire pits on the sand. Newport Beach is the latest to impose a ban. Is it really about air quality, child safety and public liability—or rich newcomers who want the beach all to themselves? Also tonight… a cross-country tour of parents wanting an End the War on Drugs passes through Olvera Street in downtown LA. Later on…Paul Ryan and the Nature of the Presidential Campaign.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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