Greater LA

The effort to unlock Venice Beach’s basketball hoops and keep the games going

The city of LA has locked basketball hoops in Venice Beach, even as more outdoor and indoor activities get the green light to restart. Some locals are trying to get the locks removed with the #FreeTheHoops social media campaign.

By Steve Chiotakis • May 3, 2021 • 24m Listen

The city of LA has locked basketball hoops in Venice Beach, even as more outdoor and indoor activities get the green light to restart. Some locals are trying to get the locks removed with the #FreeTheHoops social media campaign. Meanwhile, they’re trying innovative methods to get games going on the courts.

Steve Chiotakis
Afternoon News Anchor
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Jenna Kagel
Radio producer
Rebecca Mooney
Producer, The Treatment

Greater LA

The effort to unlock Venice Beach’s basketball hoops and keep the games going

The city of LA has locked basketball hoops in Venice Beach, even as more outdoor and indoor activities get the green light to restart. Some locals are trying to get the locks removed with the #FreeTheHoops social media campaign.

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Greater LA

The effort to unlock Venice Beach’s basketball hoops and keep the games going

The city of LA has locked basketball hoops in Venice Beach, even as more outdoor and indoor activities get the green light to restart. Some locals are trying to get the locks removed with the #FreeTheHoops social media campaign.

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