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The cutthroat world of competitive table setting
Table setting is one of the most exciting competitions at the Ventura County Fair. Newly elected LA City Councilman John Lee shares his plans around homelessness and transportation.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenTable setting is one of the most exciting competitions at the Ventura County Fair. Newly elected LA City Councilman John Lee shares his plans around homelessness and transportation. And San Pedro residents want to honor Charles Bukowski with a new statue.
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3 storiesTable setting: a fierce competition at the Ventura County Fair
At the Ventura County Fair, one of the most exciting events is the annual table setting competition.
Read the story11 minLA’s newest councilmember is a lone Republican
Republican John Lee appears to be the winner of the special LA City Council election in the northwest San Fernando Valley, one of the most conservative sections of the city.
Read the story8 minSan Pedro plans to build Charles Bukowski statue
The late writer and author Charles Bukowski was born in current-day Germany, but his prose was influenced by his years living in LA. He died more than 25 years ago. Now there’s an effort in San Pedro to immortalize him in a sculpture.
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