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Juvenile Hall Violence, More Trader Joe's Recalls, & Access To Urban Gardens — The Saturday Edition
Violence At Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, Trader Joe's Recalls Soup With Insects, & Increasing Urban Farming Access -- The Saturday Edition
Violence broke out Friday night at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey. Trader Joe's recalls their broccoli cheddar soup, which they say may contain insects. And, how to increase access to fresh, affordable produce through urban farming.
Today's headlines:
- Violence broke out Friday night at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey.
- Trader Joe's recalls their broccoli cheddar soup, which they say may contain insects.
- Local nonprofit Partnership for Growth LA is setting out to increase access to fresh, affordable produce through urban farming.
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