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    LA nightclub community eyes a renaissance — with COVID caution

    LA’s nightclubs are back, ushering in a “Roaring 20s” momentum.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 12, 2021 • 26m Listen

    LA’s nightclubs are back, ushering in a “Roaring 20s” momentum. As venue promoters and operators clamor to meet booming demand, they must also navigate challenges around hiring and training staff, competing with other venues, and relying on club goers to be careful with coronavirus safety, especially as the Delta variant spreads.

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      Vodka, vaccinations, variants: Is this a renaissance for LA nightlife or time for more caution?

      As venue promoters and operators clamor to meet booming demand, they must also navigate challenges around hiring and training staff, competing with other venues, and relying on club goers to be careful with coronavirus safety.

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      Who will replace Eric Garcetti as LA’s interim mayor?

      LA City Council members Joe Buscaino and Nury Martinez have expressed interest in running for mayor in 2022. Mark Ridley-Thomas and Kevin de Leon may throw their hats in the ring too.

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      Some low-level misdemeanors are dropped in exchange for your DNA in Orange County

      Law enforcement can collect and store DNA for felonies and serious misdemeanors in national databases, according to California state and federal law.

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      Vodka, vaccinations, variants: Is this a renaissance for LA nightlife or time for more caution?

    2. 9:2310 min

      Who will replace Eric Garcetti as LA’s interim mayor?

    3. 19:117 min

      Some low-level misdemeanors are dropped in exchange for your DNA in Orange County

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