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Appreciating the small things on neighborhood walks

After spending so much time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, Greater LA host Steve Chiotakis decided to go on more neighborhood walks.  Living just east of the 405, his area has tall buildings, mom and pop shops, and big name retail.  …

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Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 20, 2020 • 1 min read

After spending so much time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, Greater LA host Steve Chiotakis decided to go on more neighborhood walks.

Living just east of the 405, his area has tall buildings, mom and pop shops, and big name retail.

Stepping out several times over these last two months, he says it’s been an incredible learning experience. He’s been noticing things like flowers and sidewalk art you’d otherwise miss from a car.

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Jenna Kagel

    Radio producer

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    Rebecca Mooney

    Producer, The Treatment

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