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Sightseeing via Metro: Take the Red Line Tour of Los Angeles

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While car culture dominates Los Angeles , most of LA's main attractions are accessible via the LA Metro subway and over-ground train system. Of all the Los Angeles Metro lines, the Red Line has the highest density of attractions within walking distance. It's also the fastest since it's the only one that's all underground. This Metro Red Line tour will show you how to see some of LA's most famous sights and some lesser-known gems within an easy walk (or a little farther walk) of the Metro Stations. The entire line takes 29 minutes from Union Station to the North Hollywood Arts and Theatre District if you don't get off in between. The Downtown LA stations are so close together, with so many attractions in between, that you may find yourself walking from one station to the next rather than taking the train.

Aside from the attractions, you can visit from the Metro Red Line, you can also take a free Art Tour of the Metro art installations.

Union Station

Union Station is the Downtown LA terminus of the Red Line. It connects you to Metrolink inter-city commuter trains and numerous bus lines as well as the Metro Gold Line to  East LA and Pasadena. Right across Alameda Street from Union Station, you'll find El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument (Olvera Street), which includes LA Plaza museum of Mexican culture in LA, the Chinese American Museum ,and The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles in addition to its most popular feature, the Mexican Marketplace with its many vendors of Mexican imports and Mexican restaurants.

To the right of El Pueblo from Union Station at Alameda and Main Street is the southeast corner of New Chinatown . The Chinatown Gate at Broadway is just a couple short blocks straight up Cesar Chavez Avenue, but it's 4 more blocks up to Chinatown Central Plaza. You can also take the Gold Line one stop from Union Station to the Chinatown Station, which is a block and a half from Chinatown Central Plaza.

If you walk left out of Union Station, you'll be in Little Tokyo, where you'll find the Geffen Contemporary, a branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Japanese American National Museum as well as numerous Japanese shops and restaurants.

From the south end of Olvera Street at El Pueblo, you're just a block and a freeway overpass from LA City Hall, which is a little closer to the Civic Center Metro Station.

Civic Center Metro Station

The Civic Center Metro Station lets you off in the middle of the three-block expanse of Grand Park with exits toward City Hall (Broadway/Spring Street) at the bottom of the hill and exits toward the Music Center (Hill Street/Grand Ave) at the top of the hill.

Grand Park itself has a small botanic garden, grassy areas, and benches as well as a large fountain at the top with a light show at night. Kids and adults cool off in the water in the summer. There's also a Starbucks near the foot of the fountain. The park hosts weekly outdoor yoga and various music events and festivals.

The Los Angeles Music Center on Grand Avenue includes five performance venues, one of which is Frank Gehry's stunning Walt Disney Concert Hall . There are free tours of both the Disney Concert Hall and the main Music Center Campus.

Next to the Disney Concert Hall heading south on Grand Avenue is The Broad , LA's newest museum of contemporary art, and across the street from that the main campus of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Behind the MOCA and the Omni Hotel in California Plaza, an outdoor performance venue used by Grand Performances summer concert series. The Angels Flight funicular railway - when it's operational – travels one block from California Plaza down to Hill Street. There's a stairway adjacent to Angels Flight for when it's not operating. At this point, you're closer to the Pershing Square Metro Station.

Pershing Square Metro Station

If you're heading for California Plaza, the Pershing Square Station is closer than Civic Center. Although Pershing Square itself is a block further south, there's an exit from the Metro station at 4th and Hill, a block below California Plaza. If Angeles Flight is running, you can catch a ride up the hill, otherwise, it's a steep walk up.

Pershing Square is also the closest stop for Grand Central Market , which is across from the Hill Street end of Angels Flight. If you walk through Grand Central Market to Broadway, the Bradbury Building is across the street on the other side. Just a square brick building on the outside, the elaborate ironwork inside was inspired by a science fiction novel and has been used as a movie location in a number of films.

This part of Broadway stretching several blocks south is known for the density of classic theatres, most of which are closed most of the time. A few are in use as clubs or churches, but they all open up for one night in January for Night on Broadway.

If you exit the Pershing Square Station at 5th and Hill, you'll be at Pershing Square itself with its colorful geometric sculptures. Facing the square is the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. It's worth stepping inside to check out the ornate lobby and Gallery Bar.

Pass Pershing Square and the Biltmore walking up 5th Street (or walk through the Biltmore) to reach the US Bank Tower, where you'll find OUE Skyspace LA with its 70th-floor Skyslide and Observation Deck.

Down the block, The Standard hotel at Flower and 6th has one of the most famous rooftop bars in the city. The romantic Perch restaurant and bar, one of the Coolest Downtown LA Bars , is on Hill Street right across 5th Street from the Metro exit.

On the south side of Pershing Square is the Jewelry District and a couple blocks east, centered around Spring Street, is Gallery Row, home to more than 50 art galleries, museums, theatres, and public art installations all within walking distance. The Downtown LA Art Walk takes place on Gallery Row on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

7th Street/Metro Center Station

7th Street/Metro Center Station is the closest Red Line Station to the attractions at LA Live, about 5 blocks south. It's also the connecting station for the Blue Line or Expo Line, which both have a stop closer to LA Live and the Convention Center.

This is the closest station to the Fig at 7th shopping center and food court, which you might find interesting if you're staying downtown and don't have a lot of options, but as far as shopping and eating go, it doesn't measure up to the larger malls and shopping options in Los Angeles .

The Expo Line will take you past USC and the Exposition Park Museums and across town through Culver City to Santa Monica .

The Blue Line will also get you closer to the LA Fashion District on the way south to Long Beach . 

Westlake/Macarthur Park Station and Up Vermont

The Westlake/Macarthur Park station is at Macarthur Park, where you'll find an interesting array of summer concerts at the Levitt Pavilion LA. Among numerous taquerias and other Mexican restaurants, another notable landmark at this stop is the original Langer's Delicatessen that has been open at this location since 1947.

The Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles on the far side of Macarthur Park often hosts art and cultural exhibits, film screenings, ​and music events.

If you're on the Red Line, you can relax and breeze through the Wilshire/Vermont Station. If you happen to be on the Purple Line, this is where you'll want to switch to the Red Line unless you're heading to the Wiltern Theatre, the Line Hotel or Normandie Hotel, or just want to embark on a deeper exploration of LA's vast Koreatown , which is about ten times the size of Chinatown.

Vermont & Sunset Station

Architecture, local art, and sunsets are the features attractions at Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood. The park at the top of Olive Hill features Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House , which you can tour for a fee, and the Los Angeles Municipal Gallery, which you can visit for free. The sunsets are also free. During the summer, the park hosts outdoor theatre and wine events.

Another quirky attraction nearby on Hollywood Boulevard just east of Vermont (cross the street and turn right on Hollywood to the middle of the block) is La Luz de Jesus Gallery, a showcase for underground, counterculture art, and gifts.

There are also some popular nightlife options nearby, including Rockwell Table and Stage, where Jeff Goldblum and his jazz band are regularly in the entertainment lineup.​

Unless you're looking for Thai or Armenian food, you can probably skip Hollywood & Western Station, although the Metro Station itself and adjacent tile apartment building form an interesting piece of public art. There are a few low-end tourist hotels in the vicinity.

Hollywood & Vine Station

Hollywood and Vine is the second heart of Hollywood. You'll find the east end of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records Building, views of the Hollywood Sign , the Pantages Theatre for Broadway shows, the Fonda Theatre for indie artist concerts, Avalon nightclub, and tons of other clubs, restaurants, bars, and hotels clustered right around this intersection.

The creepy Museum of Death, one of LA's Most Unusual Museums , is just east on Hollywood Boulevard at Gower

On Sunday mornings, it's the closest stop to the Hollywood Farmer's Market on Ivar north of Sunset, which is a good spot for people watching.

You can hoof it a couple blocks down Vine to Sunset, turn right and admire the geodesic Cinerama Dome. Scout for celebs hitting the flics at the ArcLight Cinemas or shopping for beats at Amoeba Music.​​

Hollywood & Highland Station

Hollywood and Highland is the real heart of Hollywood with the most attractions clustered in a small area. The Metro Station is under the Hollywood & Highland Center , which includes a shopping mall, restaurants, the Dolby Theatre , Dave & Buster's and Hard Rock Café, and incorporates the adjacent Chinese Theatre and Madame Tussauds . It also houses the office of Starline Tours, and a number of other LA bus tours and walking tours depart from here. 

Some of the most popular stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are right out front, and you'll find costumed characters on the sidewalk ready to pose with you for tips.

Immediately across the street, you'll find The Disney Entertainment Center, where Jimmy Kimmel, Live! is taped , El Capitan Theatre , which screens the latest Disney movies with live pre-shows and prop exhibits, and the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Disney Store.

Cattycorner across the intersection of Hollywood and Highland, Ripley's Believe It Or Not is on the corner, with the Hollywood Museum in the pink Max Factor building next door on Highland.

Heading left down Hollywood Boulevard from the Metro, you'll find the Hollywood Wax Museum, the Guinness World Records Museum, the Museum of Broken Relationships, the Egyptian Theatre, the historic Musso & Frank Grill and a bevy of Hollywood nightclubs and bars all up and down the side streets.​

You can walk the three and a half long blocks uphill on Highland to the Hollywood Bowl , which has a museum you can visit during the day, or catch the shuttle from Hollywood & Highland.

Universal City Station & North Hollywood

The Universal City Station is ​directly across from the Universal Studios Hollywood /NBC Universal complex. It's quite a long walk up the hill to Universal CityWalk and the theme park entrance, but there's a free shuttle from the Metro.

The Red Line makes its final stop at the north end of the North Hollywood Arts and Theatre District at Lankershim and Chandler. There are a couple dozen small theatres within a few blocks of each other. Some have resident professional companies with full seasons of shows and others rent out to independent productions. With various discount entertainment programs , you can often see a live play in this neighborhood (and some others) for less than the cost of a movie ticket.

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Big Bus: 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Los Angeles

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• Embrace the freedom to curate your Los Angeles adventure with a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Hollywood Loop (Red Route)

• First bus: 10am from Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood.
• Last bus: 4:30pm from Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood.
• Frequency: approx every 30 to 45 mins.
• Popular stops: TCL Chinese Theatre, West Hollywood, Beverly Gardens Park, Paramount Studios.

Beach Loop (Blue Route)

• First bus: 10:45am from Beverly Gardens Park.
• Last bus: 4:15pm from Beverly Gardens Park.
• Frequency: 5-6 busses a day
• Popular stops: Santa Monica Pier, Venice Boardwalk, Beverly Gardens Park.
• First bus: 11am from Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood.
• Last bus: 4pm from Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Popular stops: Homes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe.

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• Tip: Snap a selfie with your favorite star's name on the Walk of Fame. It makes for a great souvenir from LA!
• Note that children aged 2 years and under can travel free of charge.
• Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

City Sightseeing: 24/48/72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Los Angeles & Hollywood

• Explore Greater Los Angeles at your own pace with a 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off pass and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.
• Get access to over 40 stops across 3 major routes across LA and Hollywood and enjoy the liberty to board and alight unlimited times.
• Benefit from hop-on hop-off amenities including a multilingual audio guide and an immersive vantage point from our open-top, double-decker buses.
• Gain access to popular stops like the iconic Comedy Store, the Electric Fountain on Wilshire Blvd, and Hollywood's renowned Dolby Theater.
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• Last bus: 4:30pm from Dolby Theatre.
• Frequency: approx every 45 mins.
• Popular stops: Dolby Theatre, Guitar Center/RockWalk, and more.

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• First bus: 9:30am from Ocean Avenue / Santa Monica Pier.
• Last bus: 4:13pm from Ocean Avenue / Santa Monica Pier.
• Popular stops: Wilshire Blvd, Brentwood Country Mart, and more.

Downtown LA Tour

• Last bus: 3pm from Dolby Theatre.
• Frequency: approx every 45 to 85 mins.
• Popular stops: Little Tokyo, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and more.

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• Tip: When you hop off your bus, don’t miss out on tasting some of L.A.’s tastiest street food like pupusas , tamales , tacos, and 'danger dogs'.
• On Sundays, Stop 7, the transfer stop between the 2 routes with buses waiting, moves to Rodeo Drive.
• The tour remains closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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• Last bus: 3pm from Dolby Theatre
• Frequency: Approx every 45 to 85 mins
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• Written descriptions and listening devices are available on request.
• Tip: Stop by the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame adorned with thousands of brass stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry.
• A majority of buses are wheelchair accessible. Spaces are designed for wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
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Los Angeles Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Los Angeles is a sprawling city located in southern California, known for its sunny weather, palm-lined streets, and famous entertainment industry. It is home to iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, and Santa Monica Pier, as well as a diverse food and culture scene.

But getting around the old city can be confusing for a new visitor. With Los Angeles' Hop On Hop Off Buses , you can get to explore all the top spots in the city. And, with this convenient mode of transport, all you need is one ticket!

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• Visit Top Landmarks: See all of Los Angeles’ top attractions from the open-top buses that are ideal for sightseeing.
• Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of Los Angeles with just one ticket without worrying about your commute.
• Save Money: Hop-on hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend on local transport fares to get from one spot to the other.
• Complimentary Add-Ons:  You can get optional walking tours and more with your tickets.
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Los Angeles Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable

• Timings: 10 AM - 4:30 PM
• The last tour departs from Faneuil Hall at 4 PM.
• Frequency: Every 30-45 mins
• Closure: There is no service on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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• Celebrity Homes Tour: 11 AM, 1:30 PM & 4 PM, The duration is 2 hour

Los Angeles Hop On Hop Off Visitor Tips and Guidelines

• Know What Your Ticket Includes:  Most hop-on hop-off bus tour operators have multiple ticket options. Some may not include all the routes on the tour, while others may even offer additional perks like a boat ride or a walking tour. 
• Plan Your Route:  Find out the routes that your hop-on hop-off bus will take (all tour operators offer a map of their routes), so you can decide which stops you would like to get off at beforehand. It is also important to know which major attractions are near the stops. 
• Schedule Your Stops:  If you want to tour any of the attractions near the bus stops, make sure you know how long the tour will be, and when the next hop-on hop-off bus will stop. 
• Buy Attraction Tickets: Many attractions require entry tickets, be sure to purchase these in advance online to avoid standing and waiting in long queues.
• Peak Hours:  If you can you the time and day of your bus tour, find out what the rush hours are in New York during your visit, so you can avoid getting stuck in traffic. 
• Try to Take the Tour Twice:  If you have time, consider first making a full loop on the bus without getting on or off the bus. It may seem like this defeats the purpose of a “hop-on hop-off” tour, but this way you can get an overview of Los Angeles with a good seat and view for the entire trip.

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A. Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start from $46.76.

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A. Los Angeles hop-on hop-off buses run between 10 AM - 4:30.

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Today, multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist YG announced his upcoming JUST RE’D UP tour. The tour will kick off on June 28th in his hometown of Los Angeles, CA, and conclude on August 17th in Hawaii. Bringing his dynamic stage presence, signature flow, and West Coast energy to fans across North America, YG promises an unmatched live experience.

The tour will feature special guests rapper Doe Boy and DJ Vision, who will enhance the concert experience with their unique styles and performances.

Tickets for the “JUST RE’D UP” tour will go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 24th, at 10 a.m. A ticket presale will launch tomorrow, May 21st, at 10 a.m., with a Spotify presale starting on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 10 a.m. Fans can visit www.4hunnid.com/tour for more information on tour dates, ticket sales, and details.

YG has returned with his first solo track of the year, “Knocka,” accompanied by a vibrant music video. Under his new BMG deal, the lyrical titan showcases his consistency and energy, solidifying his status in the rap scene.

“Knocka” kicks off with a blend of classic and contemporary sounds, featuring a soulful background vocal leading into YG’s commanding proclamation, “this sh*t is a Knocka,” a hook that resonates throughout the song. With his distinctive West Coast style, YG effortlessly blends elements of his LA roots with a modern twist, which is evident in the track and its accompanying visuals.

The music video captures YG’s arrival in Compton, donning a matching red outfit and vibing to the music alongside locals. Dynamic scenes showcase YG surrounded by dancing women, confidently wielding a flamethrower and tossing money into the air, creating a celebratory atmosphere that mirrors the song’s energy.

Recently, YG signed a multi-album global recordings partnership with BMG under his 4Hunnid Records label, setting the stage for his highly anticipated seventh solo studio album. Beyond music, YG ventures into entrepreneurship with the launch of the 4HUNNID Podcast and makes waves in the wellness sector with his Cherry Bomb supplement for men. “Knocka” marks another milestone in YG’s illustrious career, signaling his continued impact and influence in the industry.

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The citation that Andrew Rice received in the mail looked like a traffic ticket, including a photo of his license plate. But the mail didn’t come from any police or city agency he recognized.

Back in July, one of his adult kids visited Temescal Canyon park near Pacific Palisades. A camera recorded Rice’s Prius rolling through a stop sign at the park’s parking lot, resulting in a $100 fine for Rice, the registered owner of the car.

Yet it was not a violation of the vehicle code. It won’t affect Rice’s driving record, and it was not a traffic citation. Instead, it was a fine for violating park rules, issued by the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority — a local public agency dedicated to protecting local parkland.

Rice is not alone. The agency collects more than $1 million a year from such tickets.

“This agency that is ostensibly all about land preservation and public access, things I totally support, is sending fake $100 tickets to the people they claim to serve,” Rice said.

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But the citations are real and can have real consequences. If they’re not paid on time, the debts are sent to a collection agency, and unpaid fines can affect credit scores. Rice missed the initial notice in the mail, he said, possibly tossing out the letter thinking it was junk mail. He discovered the fine in March, seven months later, after it was sent to a collection agency.

Like Rice, thousands of other drivers are receiving similar citations from the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority after visiting their parks. The controversial practice was first reported by KTLA-TV .

Tasked with preserving and managing open space and parkland, the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority is a local government organization that manages more than 75,000 acres of land and more than 100 parks. It was created in 1985 in a partnership between state and local park and recreation agencies.

With seven cameras installed in four parks, the organization issues about 17,000 citations a year, bring in about $1.1 million every year, said Dash Stolarz, spokesperson for the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority. That means that the agency tasked with preserving free open space, parkland and coastal access issues about 47 stop sign citations a day.

“It’s set up like a turnstile to generate money,” Rice said. “It’s a money machine for the park.”

The cameras were installed at Temescal Gateway Park, Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park, Top of Topanga and Franklin Canyon Park in 2007.

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Stolarz, spokesperson for the agency, said the cameras and citations were not installed to make revenue but as a safety measure and to enforce the park rules.

“How are you supposed to keep people safe if you can’t enforce the rules of the park,” she said. “If you don’t get the cars to stop, everyone thinks they don’t have to stop.”

The $1.1 million generated from the fees is only a fraction of the agency’s multimillion-dollar budget. This year, the 2023-24 budget showed the agency expected to see more than $77 million in grants. The money from the fees goes back into maintaining the parks, she said.

However, the citations generated more revenue than parking fees ($920,000), more than double the revenue from leases and licensing ($460,000), and nearly as much as the funds generated from filming fees ($1.25 million), according to the agency budget.

With the thousands of citations issued each year, however, Rice said he feels the $100 fine is similar to a “regressive tax on their user base.”

“For a lot of people who go there to go hiking or have a picnic, $100 is a lot of money,” he said.

Rice is also concerned that, like him, many people toss out the initial citation thinking it is junk mail.

He’s also concerned that, unlike traffic cameras used by cities and law enforcement agencies, the tickets are issued to the owner of the vehicle, not the driver. Because the citations are rule violations, instead of traffic tickets, the park agency is not required to meet vehicle code requirements for operating traffic cameras and identifying drivers when it issues the citations.

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Red light cameras, for example, require law enforcement agencies to confirm the identity of the driver when tickets are issued.

The citations also state that, despite the similarity, it’s “not issued for any violation of any provision of the California Vehicle Code.”

“Neither the issuance of this Citation nor its non-payment will be reflected in your official driving record,” it reads. Not paying, however, can result in “an adverse report on your credit rating.”

The Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority has been sued by ticketed motorists over the citations and was named in a class-action lawsuit challenging the validity of the tickets.

In July 2015, however, the California 2nd District Court of Appeals ruled that the agency could issue the tickets under the Public Resources Code and it can enforce its own rules to manage park lands.

“This [ruling] affirms that the MRCA has the authority to enforce its ordinance, including the photo enforcement program,” Stolarz said in an email.

In an interview, Stolarz said tickets are issued by park rangers for violations such as parking, speeding and stop sign violations.

She added that the cameras were placed in locations identified in traffic studies as “hot spots,” or with repeat violations.

The intersections with cameras, she said, also include multiple signs that alert drivers about the stop signs and the camera enforcement.

“It’s very well marked,” she said.

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Salvador Hernandez is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the Los Angeles Times’ breaking news team. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, he was a senior reporter for BuzzFeed News, where he covered criminal justice issues, the growing militia movement and breaking news. He also covered crime as a reporter at the Orange County Register. He is a Los Angeles native.

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