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Co-author of A People's Guide to Los Angeles
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Laura Pulido
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FROM Laura Pulido
Which Way, L.A.?
A Progressive's Guide to LA Landmarks On this May Day, there's no shortage of protests and other gatherings, in Los Angeles and around the world. It's a good time to look at the left side of Los Angeles history. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez speaks with Laura Pulido, co-author of A People's Guide to Los Angeles .
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