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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris Wheel Headed for Oklahoma

    The Ferris Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier is one of Southern California’s popular tourist attractions - or it was until today. The last rides have been taken, and the Ferris wheel is being taken down to be reassembled in Oklahoma.

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

    The Ferris Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier is one of Southern California’s popular tourist attractions - or it was until today. The last rides have been taken, and the Ferris wheel is being taken down to be reassembled in Oklahoma.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      jeff Klocke

      Director of Sales and Marketing, Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier

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    Should Californians Change the Initiative Process?
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