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Which Way, L.A.?

A Farmers’ Market in Watts – How About a Supermarket?

Fresh fruit and vegetables are vital for good nourishment, but they’re sold mainly in supermarkets. LA County has an average of one supermarket for every 18,000 people, but in South LA it’s just one for every 28,000.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Fresh fruit and vegetables are vital for good nourishment, but they’re sold mainly in supermarkets. LA County has an average of one supermarket for every 18,000 people, but in South LA it’s just one for every 28,000.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Pompea Smith

    Executive Director of Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles

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    Maxine Liggins

    Medical Director for the Los Angeles Department of Public Health in Watts

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