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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Have the Dodgers Ignored Fan Safety, Local Community?

    The Dodgers will face the San Francisco Giants tomorrow on opening day in Chavez Ravine. Expectations could not be higher, but potential problems…

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 4, 2014 • 28m Listen

    After two games in Australia and three in San Diego, the Dodgers will face the San Francisco Giants tomorrow on opening day in Chavez Ravine. With the biggest payroll in Major League Baseball, expectations could not be higher. But off the field, it's the Dodgers versus Los Angeles. Also, an ancient landmark is about to re-open in downtown LA, stirring memories of Bugsy Siegel, Charles Manson and Marilyn Monroe.

    Later, on To the Point, this weekends presidential election could determine how much longer US forces remain in Afghanistan. Has Americas longest war paved the way for real democracy? Will violence and voter fraud compromise much-needed legitimacy for a new president?

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    Keith Allison

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Dodgers Are Back in LA: A Great Team with Image Problems

      Tomorrow, it's "Play Ball" for the first time this season in Chavez Ravine, as the Dodgers start a home stand against the Giants of San Francisco. But there are potential problems with safety, traffic congestion — and angry fans shut out by that exclusive deal with Time-Warner Cable. Are the Dodgers just all about money?

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      20 min
    2. 20:37

      LA's Old Hall of Justice Gets a Facelift

      For two decades, Los Angeles County's historic Hall of Justice has been an empty relic of LA noir. It sits where LA had its gallows during the 19th Century. Now, after a $250 million renovation project, it's about to re-open, and tourists will be able to see the cell where Charles Manson was a prisoner on trial for multiple murders.

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      8 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

      News

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0020 min

      Dodgers Are Back in LA: A Great Team with Image Problems

    2. 20:378 min

      LA's Old Hall of Justice Gets a Facelift

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