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- Main development: In L.A., playing ball in the streets is a crime. A city council member wants to change that<\/li>\n
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This story centres on "In L.A., playing ball in the streets is a crime. A city council member wants to change that". Here is a quick summary of where things stand: A 1936 Los Angeles law prohibits playing baseball, basketball, soccer or any other ball game on a city street or sidewalk.<\/p>\n
Additional context on the story: A 1936 Los Angeles law prohibits playing baseball, basketball, soccer or any other ball game on a city street or sidewalk. Don't Miss Your morning catch-up: A celebration of a 100-year-old Bay Area pool, the iconic Cinerama Dome will reopen and more big storie<\/p>\n
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