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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LA's Wild Parrots

    Since the 1960's, flocks of parrots have been reported all over Southern California, from the San Fernando Valley to Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. They are not an urban legend, although it's hard to explain where they came from. Recently, KCRW's Saul Gonzalez heard what he calls a "sonic blast" in South Pasadena.

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

    Since the 1960's, flocks of parrots have been reported all over Southern California, from the San Fernando Valley to Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. They are not an urban legend, although it's hard to explain where they came from. Recently, KCRW's Saul Gonzalez heard what he calls a "sonic blast" in South Pasadena.

    Photos: Parrots in Hancock Park, courtesy of Jina Robynn

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      John Sepulvado

      KQED's 'The California Report'

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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

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