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    Sunset Strip nightclubs receive landmark status

    This fall, the city of West Hollywood gave landmark status to the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy, and the Rainbow Bar and Grill. That status protects the venues from the aggressive development happening all around the area.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Dec 3, 2019 • 25m Listen

    This fall, the city of West Hollywood gave landmark status to the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy, and the Rainbow Bar and Grill. That status protects the venues from the aggressive development happening all around the area.

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    1. 0:00

      Sunset Strip nightclubs made historic landmarks

      We go to Sunset Boulevard, between Crescent Heights and Doheny. That’s the world-famous Sunset Strip. It’s home to the Whisky a Go Go, where 50 years ago The Doors were the house band.

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      For 50 years, the University of California has required aspiring freshmen to take the SAT or ACT exams to get in.  Getting in has become more difficult every year. As of 2018, UC schools accepted about six in 10 of their applicants. That’s…

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      Sunset Strip nightclubs made historic landmarks

    2. 11:069 min

      UCs consider dropping ACT and SAT exams

    3. 19:496 min

      Toll lanes possibly coming to 405 freeway

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