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    Which Way, L.A.?

    It’s LA’s Biggest Beach Weekend – But Is It Safe To Swim?

    With July 4th falling on a Friday and temperatures expected to be in the mid-80s, hordes of Angelenos and tourists will hit the beaches this weekend. But they might want to think twice before jumping in the ocean.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 4, 2014 • 24m Listen

    With July 4th falling on a Friday and temperatures expected to be in the mid-80s, hordes of Angelenos and tourists will hit the beaches this weekend. But they might want to think twice before jumping in the ocean. Bacteria levels at some beaches have been notably high in recent weeks, with looming yellow warning signs to prove it. We’ll hear which beaches get a pass, and which ones fail.

    Also on the program: shopping at the world’s first open-air pot market, and does gentrification follow the rail lines?

    Banner Image: Hermosa Beach Pier Statue; Credit: Estrategy

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