Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Carmageddon 2 isn't the only road closure affecting Angelenos this weekend. There's also a triathlon in Venice.
And there's little relief in sight because next Sunday Downtown Los Angeles will shut several streets for Ciclavia, the semi-annual gathering of pedestrians and cyclists
That same day, President Obama is scheduled to appear at a concert and a fundraiser at the Nokia Theater.
It's a recipe for a traffic nightmare, but if you think you're worried, you've got nothing on Aram Sahakian, he oversees special traffic operations for L.A.'s Department of Transportation.
When a street closes, it is his job to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible.