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    Weddings during COVID-19 pandemic

    California has banned gatherings of non-household members. Engaged couples must decide whether to postpone their pre-pandemic plans indefinitely, or make all-new pandemic plans.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 14, 2020 • 26m Listen

    California has banned gatherings of non-household members. Engaged couples must decide whether to postpone their pre-pandemic plans indefinitely, or make all-new pandemic plans. Miriam Hershman and Sagar Yadav just got married in front of five guests at Hershman’s grandparents’ front yard in Sherman Oaks. The bride got dressed in her dad’s old bedroom. They played their first dance off an iPad. The reception was catered by the groom’s favorite: Domino’s Pizza.

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      Six months into the pandemic, numbers are improving in LA, but the danger is still here

      In LA County, more than 250,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 6,200 people have died. People are still working from home and wearing masks. Some are worried about touching door handles or getting anywhere near anyone else.

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      Dollar Store decor and Domino’s Pizza: How couples are getting married during COVID-19

      California has banned gatherings of non-household members. Engaged couples must decide whether to postpone their pre-pandemic plans indefinitely, or make all-new pandemic plans.

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      9 min
    3. 20:07

      Dana Point harbor is getting a makeover. Not everyone’s happy about it

      The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously to approve a redevelopment plan for the harbor at Dana Point.

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      Jenna Kagel

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      Six months into the pandemic, numbers are improving in LA, but the danger is still here

    2. 10:439 min

      Dollar Store decor and Domino’s Pizza: How couples are getting married during COVID-19

    3. 20:076 min

      Dana Point harbor is getting a makeover. Not everyone’s happy about it

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