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LA’s Skylight Books stays closed, while other stores reopen
Stores selling clothing, books, music and flowers are allowed to reopen today in LA. But the co-owner of Skylight Books in Los Feliz says her store won’t reopen until there is clearer evidence that the virus is on the decline.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenStores selling clothing, books, music and flowers are allowed to reopen today in LA. But the co-owner of Skylight Books in Los Feliz says her store won’t reopen until there is clearer evidence that the virus is on the decline.
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