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    Hawaiians plead with SoCal tourists amid COVID spike: Vacation somewhere else

    Hawaii is experiencing its highest number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths since the pandemic began.

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    By Saul Gonzalez • Sep 2, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Hawaii is experiencing its highest number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths since the pandemic began. Despite the governor’s plea to avoid traveling to the islands, visitors continue to flock there, especially those from Southern California.

    Plus, a new book reveals how popular fast food chains and restaurants started in Southern California. And we offer a guide to the traditional foods of the upcoming Jewish High Holidays.

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      COVID is spiking in Hawaii like never before. SoCal tourists are still coming

      Hawaii is experiencing its highest number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths since the pandemic began. Despite the governor’s plea to avoid traveling to the islands, visitors continue to flock there, especially those from Southern California.

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      10 min
    2. 10:08

      Fatburger, Hot Dog on a Stick, Randy’s Donuts: How the chains you love started in SoCal

      A new book chronicles the early 20th century food companies that started in California and went on to capture America’s hearts and stomachs. It’s called “Made in California: The California-born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food and Restaurants that Changed America.”

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      9 min
    3. 18:46

      Ring in the Jewish New Year of 5782 with these traditional foods

      The Jewish High Holidays are around the corner. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, according to the Hebrew calendar.

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      7 min
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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

      CultureNewsTravelCoronavirusHealth & Wellness

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      COVID is spiking in Hawaii like never before. SoCal tourists are still coming

    2. 10:089 min

      Fatburger, Hot Dog on a Stick, Randy’s Donuts: How the chains you love started in SoCal

    3. 18:467 min

      Ring in the Jewish New Year of 5782 with these traditional foods

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