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2020 Year in Pictures { 187 images } Created 11 Dec 2020

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  • This was the beginning of 2020 for me. Fans of Kobe Bryant gather at LA Live to mourn for Kobe and his daughter Gigi Bryant who both died in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. A month later, both LA Live and the Staples Center would be shut down due to Covid concerns. 1/27/2020 Downtown Los Angeles.
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  • Fire Drill Friday protest and rally at Los Angeles City Hall lead by Jane Fonda and Greenpeace. Actors and activist marched from L.A. City Hall to Pershing Square in downtown L.A. to demand that leaders address climate change.<br />
(center) Actor and activist Joaquin Phoenix was up for a Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal in “Joker.” Los Angeles would be in turmoil like the fictional “Gotham City” later in the year. 2/7/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA
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  • People lining up to go inside the Martin B. Retting gun shop, wait times were up to several hours long. The shop experienced long lines after the Covid-19 virus began to outbreak in the LA area. They sold out of guns and ammo. 3/16/2020 Culver City, CA.
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  • The 110 Freeway mostly empty due to shelter-at-home orders and Covid concerns. The freeway looked like a scene from an apocalyptic film. Downtown Los Angeles. 3/20/2020
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  • The US Naval hospital ship ‘Mercy” docked in LA’s harbor. The ship was used to serve the public for non-Covid related health issues and surgeries. During it’s stay in LA, someone hijacked a locomotive and attempted to wreck it into the ship to sink it.  3/29/2020
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  • Sheila Marie Young, MD standing in the rain helping to direct the public at a mobile in car test site for the COVID-19 virus at Charles Drew University. This site was opened to serve the minority communities of South Los Angeles. Charles Drew University, South Los Angeles. 4/8/2020
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  • Stay at home orders are extended in Los Angeles County. A McDonald’s employee walks past a giant Stay at Home sign painted on La Brea Ave.<br />
5/14/2020 Mid-City, Los Angeles.
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  • Police officers clearing demonstrators off the 110 freeway in downtown LA. The demonstration was in reaction over the death of George Floyd who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota earlier in the week. LA’s freeways would be shut down periodically by protesters from various issues ranging from BLM to support for Armenia. 5/29/2020 Downtown Los Angeles.
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  • A group of protesters holding signs and facing off against LAPD officers on Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles.<br />
They are demonstrating over the death of George Floyd who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The area’s small businesses would be looted, and several police cars set blaze.  5/30/2020 Fairfax district, Los Angeles.
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  • Protesters victoriously stand upon a LAPD cruiser on Fairfax Ave and Beverly Blvd. that was destroyed during a demonstration. Protest and rioting broke out city wide over the death of George Floyd who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota earlier in the week. 5/30/2020 Fairfax district, Los Angeles.
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  • Heavily armed National Guard deploy out front of the at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Looked like a scene from a blockbuster action film that would have debuted at the theatre. 6/2/2020 Hollywood, CA.
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  • . BLM protest outside LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s residence. The mayor’s residence would become a beacon most of the year from issues ranging from rent relief, BLM, and blocking Mayor Garcetti from being selected to the Biden Administration cabinet. 6/2/2020 Mayor’s Residence, Los Angeles.
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  • . BLM protest outside LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s residence. The mayor’s residence would become a beacon most of the year from issues ranging from rent relief, BLM, and blocking Mayor Garcetti from being selected to the Biden Administration cabinet. 6/2/2020 Mayor’s Residence, Los Angeles.
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  • All Black Lives Matter design painted on Hollywood Blvd. Shot this photo from the penthouse view at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Hollywood, CA 6/14/2020
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  • Comet Neowise in the early morning sky above the Hollywood sign.<br />
The comet came from deep space and does a 6766-year orbit.  <br />
7/12/2020 Hollywood.
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  • The air above Los Angeles turned copper colored due to wildfires burning in the region. LA went from having the world’s cleanest to unhealthiest this year. Echo Park Lake, Los Angeles. 9/10/2020
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  • Sidewalk memorial for Eddie Van Halen who died earlier this week from complications of cancer. Eddie Van Halen was the founding member of the rock group Van Halen. He scrawled  “Van Halen” on a sidewalk near his favorite liquor store. 10/9/2020 Pasadena, CA.
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  • The World Series game shown live at a make-shift drive-in inside the Dodger Stadium parking lot. The World Series was played in a “bubble” style stadium in Texas to protect the teams from Covid. Dodger Stadium parking lot, Downtown Los Angeles. 10/25/2020
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  • 11-year-old Doviah Pollard watches a “Jackie Lacey Will Go” action held by BLM LA.  Jackie Lacey was voted out office as LA County District Attorney.  BLM LA held weekly actions calling for Lacey’s removal from office for her inaction of arresting and convicting of killer cops in Los Angeles. Hall of Justice, downtown Los Angeles. 11/4/2020
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  • BLM march in Los Angeles downtown LA. This photo shows the fashion of younger protesters. Downtown Los Angeles. 11/6/2020
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  • . Los Angeles residents celebrate the Biden/Harris election win at Pershing Square.  This was the first time this year I witnessed real joy at a protest. Pershing Square, downtown Los Angeles 11/7/2020 Los Angeles.
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  • A victory march for the Biden/Harris presidential bid at LA City Hall. Photographed this with a drone above Grand Park and captured a great sky. <br />
11/7/2020 City Hall, Los Angeles, CA USA
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  • A Biden/Harris victory marcher took a moment to admire his US flag as he stood on LA City Hall steps. LAPD armed with non-lethal were lined up behind him. City Hall, downtown Los Angeles 11/7/2020 Los Angeles.
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  • A celebration over the Biden/Harris presidential win broke out on Santa Monica Blvd. A mother and daughter hold each other tightly and joyfully watch the celebrations. 11/7/2020 West Hollywood, CA.
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  • Covid testing at Dodger Stadium parking lot. The line of cars looked like a jammed freeway. People waited stoically inside their cars to take the self-administered test. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA. 11/14/2020
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  • The Cinerama Dome movie theatre in Hollywood photographed from above with a drone. Los Angeles County movie theaters and entertainment venues remain closed during stay-at-home orders given by the State of California along with Los Angeles County. The dome looked like a giant corona virus from the air. 12/7/2020 Hollywood, CA, USA.
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  • The crash site where basketball great Kobe Bryant along with eight other passengers helicopter passengers crashed and perished in to a hillside near Calabasas, CA. Mourners and fans of Kobe Bryant gathered near the site.<br />
1/26/2020 Calabasas, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui/SIPA USA)
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  • The crash site where basketball great Kobe Bryant along with eight other passengers helicopter passengers crashed and perished in to a hillside near Calabasas, CA. Mourners and fans of Kobe Bryant gathered near the site.<br />
1/26/2020 Calabasas, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui/SIPA USA)
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  • Fans of Kobe Bryant gather at L.A. Live, next to the Staples Center, to mourn for Kobe and his daughter Gigi Bryant who both died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA.<br />
1/27/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA.<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Fans of Kobe Bryant gather near and around the Staples Center to mourn and leave flowers and gifts.<br />
1/28/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA.<br />
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  • Fans of Kobe Bryant gather near and around the Staples Center to mourn and leave flowers and gifts.<br />
1/28/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA.<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Fans of Kobe Bryant gather near and around the Staples Center to mourn and leave flowers and gifts.<br />
1/28/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA.<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Landmarks and buildings light up in purple and gold, the official Laker Basketball team colors, to commemorate Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash.<br />
Los Angeles, CA USA <br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Landmarks and buildings light up in purple and gold, the official Laker Basketball team colors, to commemorate Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash.<br />
L.A. City Hall Building.<br />
Los Angeles, CA USA <br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Landmarks and buildings light up in purple and gold, the official Laker Basketball team colors, to commemorate Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash.<br />
L.A. City Hall Building.<br />
Los Angeles, CA USA <br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Murals of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are created all over the city of Los Angeles after their tragic deaths. The murals are now impromptu mourning spots for fans of the Bryants.<br />
2/1/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA <br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Murals of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are created all over the city of Los Angeles after their tragic deaths. The murals are now impromptu mourning spots for fans of the Bryants.<br />
2/1/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA <br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden holds a campaign rally in Los Angeles.<br />
He was accompanied on stage with his sister Valerie Biden Owens and his wife Jill Biden.<br />
3/3/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden holds a campaign rally in Los Angeles.<br />
He was accompanied on stage with his sister Valerie Biden Owens and his wife Jill Biden.<br />
3/3/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Lines of people waiting to go inside the Martin B. Retting gun store. The store was allowing 25 people inside at a time, wait times were up to several hours long. The shop was experiencing long lines over the last few days after the Covid19 virus began to outbreak in the Southern California area.<br />
316/2020 Culver City, CA <br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • Daily novel coronavirus update with Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Heath. <br />
Dr. Ferrer announced two more cases of coronavirus reported in Los Angeles County today bringing the total cases to sixteen.<br />
3/9/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui/SIPA USA)
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  • 2:32pm 3/13/2020<br />
Empty tables and chairs at L.A.’s Farmer’s Market. Tourist are not visiting the popular market due to a travel ban and coronavirus fears.
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  • 8:53am 3/14/2020 <br />
The L.A.Live courtyard is empty of people due to coronavirus fears. A couple weeks ago, the courtyard was completely full of people mourning over the loss of Kobe Bryant.
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  • 9:28am 3/14/2020 <br />
Grand Central Market Place with empty seating. Tourist and locals are avoiding the market due to coronavirus fears.
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  • 11:22am 3/14/2020 <br />
Costco in Los Feliz.
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  • Downtown L.A is empty of traffic due to "stay at home" orders put in place by local and state officials.
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  • Businesses and streets at L.A.'s Farmer's Market are turning in to ghost towns due to Covid-19 concerns.<br />
3/18/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA
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  • Los Angeles residents self-isolate in James Hahn Park during the Covid19 emergency.<br />
3/18/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • Los Angeles residents self-isolate in James Hahn Park during the Covid19 emergency.<br />
3/18/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • Los Angeles residents self-isolate in James Hahn Park during the Covid19 emergency.<br />
3/18/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • The Staples Center, home of the LA Lakers, Kings, and Clippers remains closed due to the Covid19 emergency.<br />
3/19/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • A homeless camp near downtown Los Angeles. The homeless remain the vulnerable to contract and spread the Covid-19 virus.
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  • High-end businesses on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills shut down and close due to the Covid19 emergency. <br />
3/19/2020 Beverly Hills, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • High-end businesses on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills shut down and close due to the Covid19 emergency. <br />
3/19/2020 Beverly Hills, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • Beverly Hills residents line up outside Trader Joe’s grocery store. The store has asked the shoppers to remain six feet apart while waiting for the store to open.<br />
3/20/2020 Beverly Hills, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • The Pasadena freeway leading in to downtown Los Angeles is mostly empty due to Covid19 concerns.<br />
3/20/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • A park with yellow tape to keep children off of the apparatus due to Covid19 concerns.<br />
3/20/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • Downtown Los Angeles is now on an official “shelter at home” status due to Covid19 concerns.<br />
3/20/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • The skies above the city of Los Angeles are cleaner and clearer due to lower automobile use and less local manufacturing in the basin.<br />
3/23/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • A desolate and traffic free Sunset Blvd. Hotels and restaurants have closed down operations and locals are at a “stay at home” order.<br />
3/23/2020 West Hollywood, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • A desolate and traffic free Sunset Blvd. Hotels and restaurants have closed down operations and locals are at a “stay at home” order.<br />
3/23/2020 West Hollywood, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • A desolate Hollywood blvd. Tourist have left for home due to Covid-19 concerns.<br />
TCL Chinese Theater.<br />
3/26/2020 Hollywood, CA USA<br />
Photo by Ted Soqui
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  • Angelenos hold a drive-by protest in their cars, due to 6 feet Covid-19 rule, honking at L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti’s mansion. They are calling on mayor to extend the rent eviction and mortgage pause till the end of the year. L.A. City Council has rejected approval of the extension.
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  • Los Angeles area freeways remain near empty due to “stay at home” orders by local authorities. Los Angeles is aggressively attempting to flatten it’s curve of Covid-19 cases.<br />
4/6/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA
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  • Mobile test site for the COVID-19 virus at Charles Dres University in South Los Angeles.
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  • Mobile test site for the COVID-19 virus at Charles Dres University in South Los Angeles.
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  • Mobile test site for the COVID-19 virus at Charles Dres University in South Los Angeles.
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  • Mobile test site for the COVID-19 virus at Charles Dres University in South Los Angeles.
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  • Mobile test site for the COVID-19 virus at Charles Dres University in South Los Angeles.
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  • Tourist business on Hollywood blvd. remain closed due to Covid-19 “stay at home” orders by Los Angeles City officials.<br />
4/10/2020 Hollywood, CA USA
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  • Low air pollution levels continue in the Los Angeles basin due to less drivers on the road and local manufacturers shut down during the Covid-10 pandemic.<br />
4/15/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui/SIPA USA)
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  • A small group of pro-Trump protesters call on Los Angeles City officials to re-open Los Angeles. <br />
4/22/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA USA
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  • A tenant’s rights group marches to the Los Angeles Mayor’s mansion to demonstrate for renter’s rights. Nearly half of L.A.’s residents have been out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with many having to choose to either buy food or pay rent.<br />
5/1/2020 Los Angeles, CA. USA
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  • Stay at home orders are extended in Los Angeles County. <br />
5/14/2020 Hollywood, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui/SIPA USA)
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  • Demonstrators in downtown Los Angeles take over the 110 freeway and damage several businesses in the area. They are demonstrating over the death of George Floyd who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<br />
5/29/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Shot this photo with a zoom lens on the 4th street overpass above the 110 freeway as protesters lit fireworks on it. They also set up wooden barricades blocking the freeway. I wanted to get closer but fears of contracting Covid kept me back, think it worked out better photographically.<br />
5/29/2020 Downtown Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Protesting and rioting in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles.<br />
They are demonstrating over the death of George Floyd who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<br />
5/30/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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  • Protesting and rioting in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles.<br />
They are demonstrating over the death of George Floyd who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<br />
5/30/2020 Los Angeles, CA USA<br />
(Photo by Ted Soqui)
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