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#SoCalifornia: The Golden State through your eyes

Published Aug 12, 2013 4:21 PM
A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
(
Ceasar Rodriguez
)
A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
A town called Thermal in Coachella Valley.
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Taken at Trail 6 surf spot, San Onofre State Park.
Sung Lee plays hooky from a Monday morning board meeting and goes surfing in his "wetsuit" instead. Taken at Trail 6 surf spot, San Onofre State Park.
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Sung Lee
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Grand Central Market in DTLA: "How many families have been fed here? I'm always in awe of the market and the many people who work there." —Nathan Solis
Grand Central Market in DTLA: "How many families have been fed here? I'm always in awe of the market and the many people who work there." —Nathan Solis
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Nathan Solis
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Checkout in a 99-Cents store, when a man begins to pray to a Buddha nestled in colorful chewing gum packets.
Checkout in a 99-Cents store, when a man begins to pray to a Buddha nestled in colorful chewing gum packets.
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Nathan Solis
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Venice Beach
Venice Beach
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Jan Zwierstra
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The fountains of Terminal Island in San Pedro.
The fountains of Terminal Island in San Pedro.
(
Jennifer Hatton
)
Giant Forest Museum at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks closed for the winter.
Giant Forest Museum at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks closed for the winter.
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Andrea Lee Davis
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Inside of a fallen Sequoia.
Inside of a fallen Sequoia.
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Andrea Lee Davis
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Deer on Thanksgiving Day at Sequoia National Park.
Deer on Thanksgiving Day at Sequoia National Park.
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Andrea Lee Davis
)
"Thanks to Rex Martin whom I met at the General Sherman Tree; he had made this special lens which he put over my camera," said Andrea Lee Davis.
"Thanks to Rex Martin whom I met at the General Sherman Tree; he had made this special lens which he put over my camera," said Andrea Lee Davis.
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Andrea Lee Davis
)
Sequoia National Park in May 2004.
Sequoia National Park in May 2004.
(
Bill Smith
)
Camping among the stars at Sequoia National Park.
Camping among the stars at Sequoia National Park submitted by Josh Gibson. More at joshgibson.com
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Courtesy of Josh Gibson/joshgibson.com
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The sun sets after a day of golfing at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego
The sun sets after a day of golfing at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego
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Jake Staley
)
A shot of the moon taken from the Arts District in DTLA.
A shot of the moon taken from the Arts District in DTLA.
(
Kristen Lepore
)
Point Dume, Malibu
Point Dume, Malibu
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Kristen Lepore
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Point Dume, Malibu
Point Dume, Malibu
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Kristen Lepore
)
Point Dume, Malibu
Point Dume, Malibu
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Kristen Lepore
)
Point Dume, Malibu
Point Dume, Malibu
(
Kristen Lepore
)
Up close and personal at Point Dume on the coast of Malibu.
Up close and personal at Point Dume on the coast of Malibu.
(
Jake Staley
)
A sunset in Huntington Beach.
A sunset in Huntington Beach.
(
Michael Esparza
)
A sunset in Huntington Beach.
A sunset in Huntington Beach.
(
Michael Esparza
)
A sunset in Huntington Beach.
A sunset in Huntington Beach.
(
Michael Esparza
)
#DTLA
#DTLA
(
Chris Garcia
)
Malibu on a September day.
Malibu on a September day.
(
Jake Staley
)
Oasis, California.
Oasis, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Oasis, California.
Oasis, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Oasis, California.
Oasis, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Oasis, California.
Oasis, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Ceasar Rodriguez submitted photos of his hometown of Oasis. Have you been?
Ceasar Rodriguez submitted photos of his hometown of Oasis. Have you been?
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
(
Ceasar Rodriguez
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Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
(
Ceasar Rodriguez
)
Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
(
Ceasar Rodriguez
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Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
(
Ceasar Rodriguez
)
Mecca, California.
Mecca, California.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
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Ceasar Rodriguez
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Indio, California after a rainfall.
Indio, California after a rainfall.
(
Ceasar Rodriguez
)
Palm trees line Knob Hill Avenue in Redondo Beach.
Palm trees line Knob Hill Avenue in Redondo Beach.
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Tammy
)
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A beautiful night in Irvine, California.
A beautiful night in Irvine, California.
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Sabil Khan
)
A visit to the LA Zoo.
A visit to the LA Zoo.
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Kristen Lepore
)
The sun sets in Angelino Heights.
The sun sets in Angelino Heights.
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Kristen Lepore
)
The sun sets over Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park.
Cars cruise down Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park.
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Kristen Lepore
)
This photo "says it all," writes Alison Clay-Duboff.
This photo "says it all," writes Alison Clay-Duboff.
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Courtesy of Alison Clay-Duboff
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My office is SoCal's South Bay, says realtor Alison Clay-Duboff.
My office is SoCal's South Bay, says realtor Alison Clay-Duboff.
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Courtesy Alison Clay-Duboff
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Larchmont
Larchmont. Follow @deguzman_ucla on Instagram for more.
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Courtesy of Jean-Paul deGuzman
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Bunche Hall, UCLA
Bunche Hall, UCLA. Follow @deguzman_ucla on Instagram for more.
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Courtesy of Jean-Paul de Guzman
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Royce Hall, UCLA
Royce Hall, UCLA. Follow @deguzman_ucla on Instagram for more.
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Courtesy of Jean-Paul de Guzman
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Sun Valley.
Sun Valley. Follow @deguzman_ucla on Instagram for more.
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Courtesy of Jean-Paul deGuzman
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Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo. Follow @deguzman_ucla on Instagram for more.
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Courtesy of Jean-Paul de Guzman
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Hollywood from the 101
Hollywood from the 101. Follow @deguzman_ucla on Instagram for more.
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Courtesy of Jean-Paul deGuzman
)
A bird catches its prey at Lake Balboa. More here: https://www.facebook.com/WestSanFernandoValley.
A bird catches its prey at Lake Balboa. More here: https://www.facebook.com/WestSanFernandoValley.
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Courtesy of Diane from West San Fernando Valley blog.
)
Stunt Road in Malibu.
Stunt Road in Malibu.
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
Kids play in the fountain at Grant Park in downtown Los Angeles.
Kids play in the fountain at Grant Park in downtown Los Angeles.
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Jake Staley
)
Serious BBQ backlot behind the Jimmy Kimmel studio in Hollywood.
Serious BBQ backlot behind the Jimmy Kimmel studio in Hollywood.
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
A night ride on 4th street bridge in downtown Los Angeles.
A night ride on 4th street bridge in downtown Los Angeles.
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
A stunning sunset over ‪DTLA.
A stunning sunset over DTLA.
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Courtesy of Jake Staley
)
A blue-green sharpshooter spotted in LA.
A blue-green sharpshooter spotted in L.A.
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Courtesy of Christine Fisher
)
Cindy Sass' 6 year old son was so in awe of the red sky last night!
Cindy Sass' 6 year old son was so in awe of the red sky last night!
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Courtesy of Cindy Sass
)
"I went to Echo Park Lake the day after it opened to the public, and though it was crowded, it was well worth the visit!" said Marissa Calille.
"I went to Echo Park Lake the day after it opened to the public, and though it was crowded, it was well worth the visit!" said Marissa Calille.
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Courtesy of Marissa Calille
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A view of the mountains from Padua Park in Claremont.
A view of the mountains from Padua Park in Claremont.
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Courtesy of Robert Yount
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Staying cool at ‪Santa Monica‬ Beach.
Staying cool at ?Santa Monica? Beach.
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Courtesy of Nabarun Chakrabort
)
Courtney and her German Shepard Zoey at Echo Park Lake.
Courtney and her German Shepard Zoey at Echo Park Lake.
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Courtesy of Jirair
)
A pupusas cart in Korea Town.
A pupusas cart in Korea Town.
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
Taken near Valley Parkway & 15 fwy in Escondido last evening around 8:00 pm.
Taken near Valley Parkway & 15 fwy in Escondido last evening around 8:00 pm.
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Courtesy of Benny Davenport
)
Michael Esparza captures a beautiful ‪‎sunset‬ in ‪‎Huntington Beach‬ with his Galaxy S3.
Michael Esparza captures a beautiful sunset in Huntington Beach with his Galaxy S3.
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Courtesy of Michael Esparza
)
Chinatown in L.A.
Chinatown in L.A.
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Courtesy of Mark Alderton
)
The sun sets over LA, taken from Griffith Park.
The sun sets over LA, taken from Griffith Park.
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LACMA at midnight.
LACMA at midnight.
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Courtesy of Chris Garcia
)
Serrania Park, Woodland Hills
Serrania Park, Woodland Hills. See more here: https://www.facebook.com/WestSanFernandoValley.
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Courtesy of Diane from West San Fernando blog
)
A former theater converted to a CVS.
A former theater converted to a CVS.
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Courtesy of Michael Ramirez
)
A lovely view of Echo Park Lake at sunset.
A lovely view of Echo Park Lake at sunset taken with an iPhone 5.
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Courtesy of Deanna Reynolds
)
Santa Monica boardwalk
Santa Monica boardwalk
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Courtesy of Robert Yount
)
A stunning sunset over ‪‎Huntington Beach‬.
A stunning sunset over ??Huntington Beach?.
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Courtesy of Michael Esparza
)
Chelsea Ofoia says Groundwork Coffee in Venice is her favorite place to grab a hemp chai latte.
Chelsea Ofoia says Groundwork Coffee in Venice is her favorite place to grab a hemp chai latte.
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Courtesy of Chelsea Ofoia
)
Golden Poppies from the South Coast Botanical Garden in Palos Verdes. The camera used was a Canon Rebel XS, with a 100MM macro lens. It was hand focused and metered.
Golden Poppies from the South Coast Botanical Garden in Palos Verdes. The camera used was a Canon Rebel XS, with a 100MM macro lens. It was hand focused and metered.
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Courtesy of Christine Fisher
)
The Hollywood sign. Taken on a Minolta SRT -101 35mm.
The Hollywood sign. Taken on a Minolta SRT -101 35mm.
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Courtesy of Manon Banta
)
Carrizo Plains in the spring.
Carrizo Plains in the spring.
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Courtesy of Triste Longcore
)
The Pie Hole in Downtown Los Angeles.
The Pie Hole in downtown Los Angeles.
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
Look up: Palm trees at Manhattan Beach.
Look up: Palm trees at Manhattan Beach.
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
Boyle Heights
Boyle Heights
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Courtesy of Robin Chang
)
A Southern California pier taken on a Minolta SRT -101 35mm.
A Southern California pier taken on a Minolta SRT -101 35mm.
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Courtesy of Manon Banta
)
Downtown skyline from Vista Hermosa Park.
Downtown skyline from Vista Hermosa Park.
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Courtesy of Chris Garcia
)
Santa Monica Pier Sunset.
Santa Monica Pier Sunset.
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Courtesy of Chris Garcia
)
The Samsung Building at 5225 Wilshire Boulevard (by LACMA).
The Samsung Building at 5225 Wilshire Boulevard (by LACMA).
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Courtesy of Michael Ramirez
)
A beautiful ‪#‎sunset‬ in ‪Huntington Beach.‬
A beautiful sunset in Huntington Beach.
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Courtesy of Michael Esparz
)
A lovely view of ‪‎DTLA‬ taken from the recently reopened ‪Echo Park Lake‬.
A lovely view of DTLA taken from the recently reopened Echo Park Lake.
(
Kristen Lepore
)
Hermosa Beach on a summer day.
Hermosa Beach on a summer day.
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Kristen Lepore/KPCC
)
Coachella Valley in Indio Hills
Coachella Valley in Indio Hills
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Courtesy of Eduardo Luis
)
The Japanse Garden at Lake Balboa in Van Nuys.
The Japanese Garden at Lake Balboa in Van Nuys. See more here: https://www.facebook.com/WestSanFernandoValley.
(
Courtesy of Diane West San Fernando Valley blog
)
Taken from Dodger Stadium's top deck seats.
Taken from Dodger Stadium's top deck seats.
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Photo courtesy of Gi Lee
)
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