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City in All Directions: Sawtelle Japantown, Will Rogers State Historic State Park, Electric Lodge

Published on: 28th October, 2024

MHD Off The Record’s 'City in All Directions' highlights the best places to eat, learn, and play throughout Los Angeles. From hidden gems to community favorites, this segment connects listeners with local spots, resources, and opportunities that enrich life across the city.

For this episode of City in All Directions, we’re heading to the Westside of LA to explore Council District 11, represented by Councilmember Traci Park. This district covers some of LA’s most famous neighborhoods like Venice, Playa del Rey, Westchester, Mar Vista, Ladera, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Playa Vista, and Sawtelle.

Resources:

District Website: cd11.lacity.gov

Eat/Learn: Sawtelle Japantown

Tsujita LA Artisan - www.tsujita.com/sawtelle-la

Sushi Tsujita - www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-tsujita-los-angeles

Izakaya Sasaya - izakaya-sasaya.com

Japanese Institute of Sawtelle - sites.google.com/sawtellegakuin.org/jis

Learn/Play: Will Rogers State Park

Website: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626

Play/Learn: Electric Lodge

Website: www.electriclodge.org

Address: 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Phone: (310) 306-1854

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MHD Off the Record takes you inside Los Angeles City Hall with Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson. Each episode explores the culture, politics, and policies shaping life in Los Angeles from housing and homelessness to city planning, public safety, and immigrant rights.

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