Politics & Government
Video: 'Stay Home, Shop Local This Weekend,' Officials Say
Residents are being urged to stay close to home this weekend during the 53-hour closure of the 405 freeway.
Los Angeles city and county officials are urging residents to "stay home, shop local, and stay away from the 405 Freeway" during this weekend's freeway closure.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky issued a message for residents at a press conference Wednesday evening at the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
This is not just a Westside problem. Even canyon roads like Laurel Canyon Boulevard, which feeds right into the heart of West Hollywood, are predicted to be gridlocked. The Los Angeles Times has published a guide of what streets to avoid, including canyon roads.
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A few local eateries like salad franchise are even offering Carmageddon-themed drink specials. On Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, stop in for a glass of handcrafted beer for only $4.05. For more deals around town, .
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