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The epic battle to extend the 710 freeway could come to an end today
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May 25, 2017
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The epic battle to extend the 710 freeway could come to an end today

AirTalk dives into a decades-old debate to extend the 710 freeway before Metro votes today on a proposal that would scrap the idea. We'll also take a look at what Gov. Brown's budget means for the future CalPERS; what makes a successful business partnership?; a refresher on the Paris Accord; and more.

Early morning traffic jams the entrance to the 710 Freeway Wednesday April 21, 2010 in Alhambra, Calif. For more than half a century, residents of South Pasadena led a successful fight against a 4½-mile, 710 freeway extension project that would cut across their quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods.
Early morning traffic jams the entrance to the 710 Freeway Wednesday April 21, 2010 in Alhambra, Calif.
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AirTalk dives into a decades-old debate to extend the 710 freeway before Metro votes on a proposal that would scrap the idea today. We'll also take a look at what Gov. Brown's budget means for the future CalPERS; what makes a successful business partnership?; a refresher on the Paris Accord; and more.

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The battle over the 710 freeway extension is being decided at today’s Los Angeles Metro Board meeting.
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