Street Stories
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In Southern California, there are majestic avenues like Imperial Highway or Victory Boulevard. There are also romantic roads like Sunset or Laurel Canyon. For every street, there's a history. KPCC's Kitty Felde has found some of the stories you can find right under your tires.
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Olympic Blvd. 2
Nov. 15, 2009|0 comments
More than 2-billion dollars in federal stimulus money has been poured into transportation infrastructure projects in California. It’s not the first time federal dollars intended to “jump start” the economy have been spent on California roads. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.
Avenue of the Stars
Nov. 14, 2009|0 comments
Sex sells. Advertisers have known this since advertising began. Years ago, local boosters used sex to sell transportation. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.
Olympic Blvd.
Nov. 1, 2009|0 comments
Chicago lost out on its bid for the 2016 Olympics. Los Angeles has hosted the games twice. Drivers can recall those glory days every time they drive down Olympic Blvd. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it's another Street Story.
Telegraph Road
Oct. 31, 2009|0 comments
Haunted houses often feature doors that open up to brick walls and secret compartments that reveal hidden rooms. The idea is to throw off your sense of direction. That also happens along a tried-and-true route between Los Angeles and San Diego. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.
Country Club Lane
Oct. 25, 2009|0 comments
Property tax protests are legendary in California. One of the earliest battles was over a tax to build the street we now know as Olympic. The opposition? Folks who lived near Country Club Lane. KPCC’s Kitty Felde says it’s another Street Story.
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