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LA's best hot dogs, fireworks do's and dont's, an Olympic athlete's race to Rio
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Jul 1, 2016
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LA's best hot dogs, fireworks do's and dont's, an Olympic athlete's race to Rio

What's LA's best hot dog? Fourth of July is around the corner, what you need to know about firework safety, one Olympic athlete's road to redemption in Rio.

Jose Lima #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (C) watches a firework display after defeating the Anaheim Angels on July 4, 2004 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
Jose Lima #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (C) watches a firework display after defeating the Anaheim Angels on July 4, 2004 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
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What's LA's best hot dog? Fourth of July is around the corner, what you need to know about firework safety, one Olympic athlete's road to redemption in Rio.

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