🌱 Why July Fourth crackdowns matter for Gardena’s dangerous street takeovers
Gardena, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Gardena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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- Why July Fourth crackdowns matter for Gardena’s dangerous street takeovers
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📰 News we're reading
• LA County launches crackdown on street takeovers during July Fourth weekend (abc7.com) — Street takeovers in and around Gardena have recently blocked residents from reaching their homes and left neighbors increasingly worried that someone could be seriously hurt. In response, Los Angeles County officials are ramping up enforcement over the July Fourth weekend, warning that drivers, organizers, and even online promoters face steep fines and other penalties. 
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- The irony isn’t lost on me.
Six years ago, a small group of people did everything they could to discourage me. They questioned the work, criticized the effort, and made it clear… (Nextdoor Harbor Gateway North) - This 4th we decided to stay in.
I have all my windows closed but you can still hear the fireworks outside especially the big ones. So this is how our 4th is going so far our girls… (Nextdoor Central Gardena)
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