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    El Paso is second home for many Angelenos, now grieving after mass shooting

    Last week's mass shooting in El Paso has been particularly painful for Angelenos, because so many have close ties to that city. Also, about 800,000 Guatemalan nationals live in greater LA. And if they register, they're eligible to vote in that country's presidential election this Sunday.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 8, 2019 • 25m Listen

    Last week's mass shooting in El Paso has been particularly painful for Angelenos, because so many have close ties to that city. Also, about 800,000 Guatemalan nationals live in greater LA. And if they register, they're eligible to vote in that country's presidential election this Sunday.

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    2 stories
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      After shooting and ICE raids, El Paso-born Angeleno fears for his family's safety

      Communities nationwide have held vigils this week for victims of the shooting in El Paso.

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      16 min
    2. 16:00

      Guatemalans in LA head to the polls to choose next president

      Herlindo Ordoñez serves up Guatemalan street food most days outside the Guatemalan Consulate in Echo Park.

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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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      Jenna Kagel

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0016 min

      After shooting and ICE raids, El Paso-born Angeleno fears for his family's safety

    2. 16:009 min

      Guatemalans in LA head to the polls to choose next president

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