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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LAX Gets a Makeover to Amp Up Sex Appeal

    The newly renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX will open for business in August after decades of being the airport tourists tried to avoid. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez was part of the crowd as the Mayor showed off what he claims as a major accomplishment.

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

    The newly renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX will open for business in August after decades of being the airport tourists tried to avoid. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez was part of the crowd as the Mayor showed off what he claims as a major accomplishment.

    Antonio R. Villaraigosa Pavilion, the centerpiece of the modernization effort

    at LAX's Tom Bradley Terminal

    Photo: Saul Gonzalez

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

      News

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    A Showdown over Prison Population Reduction
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    2. 19:18LAX Gets a Makeover to Amp Up Sex AppealYou’re reading this
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