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    Listeners Remember: ‘It was sad to see a city that you grew up in completely demolished’

    KCRW DJ Jason Kramer worked as a medic in Los Angeles during the ’80s and ’90s. The ambulance gave him a unique vantage point as he cruised through the city…

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    By Caitlin Shamberg • Apr 27, 2012 • 1 min read

    KCRW DJ Jason Kramer worked as a medic in Los Angeles during the ’80s and ’90s. The ambulance gave him a unique vantage point as he cruised through the city in the days after the riots. He shares these photos from the time, and you can hear his interview below.

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      Caitlin Shamberg

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