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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.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenWith 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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3 storiesIs it Safe to Swim This July 4th?
It’s the 4th of July weekend. It’s hot. And the ocean is calling. But what price are you willing to pay for a refreshing dip? Bacteria levels just south of Santa Monica pier were high enough to warrant swim advisories at the end of June, and other beaches are even dirtier.
Read the story7 minA Trip to the Marijuana Farmers Market
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and fruit are all things you expect to find at a farmers market. But this holiday weekend, Angelenos with medical marijuana cards will be able to buy pot directly from the farmers who grow it. For more, we turn to the woman who is organizing the California Heritage Market, Paizley Bradbury.
Read the story8 minDoes Gentrification Follow the Rail Line?
These are boom times for passenger rail transit in Los Angeles. There are already more than 80 miles of light rail and subway lines in the L.A. area and lots more are either under construction or planned, from Santa Monica to Azusa. It’s not just about getting passengers from place to place.
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