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    Celebrating Musso & Frank Grill, one of Hollywood's oldest restaurants

    Musso & Frank Grill became a hangout for Hollywood elites and other LA celebrities in the 1930s, and has continued to the present day. It's a great place to people watch. It celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 26, 2019 • 24m Listen

    Musso & Frank Grill became a hangout for Hollywood elites and other LA celebrities in the 1930s, and has continued to the present day. It's a great place to people watch. It celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Musso & Frank, one of LA's oldest restaurants, may never die

      Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and the likelihood we'll be outlived by a Hollywood dining establishment that's sandwiched between a vape shop and a margarita watering hole.

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      8 min
    2. 8:25

      What's behind the vaping-related lung illnesses?

      About 90 Californians who vape have been treated for severe lung disease. Across the country, there have even been a handful of deaths. But so far, no one knows what's causing the lung damage.

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      8 min
    3. 16:21

      Gov. Newsom takes on controversial California horse racing

      Santa Anita opens its new season on Friday. At least 30 horses died at the track last season. And triple crown-winner "Justify" failed a drug test there, which was covered up so the horse could keep racing.

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      9 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      Musso & Frank, one of LA's oldest restaurants, may never die

    2. 8:258 min

      What's behind the vaping-related lung illnesses?

    3. 16:219 min

      Gov. Newsom takes on controversial California horse racing

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