EPISODE · Nov 29, 2021 · 20 MIN
Lowriders. Cruising. A Southern California ritual returns
from Headlines From The Times · host Denise Guerra, Shani Hilton, Gustavo Arellano, Faith Pinho, Daniel Hernandez, Shannon Lin, Mario Diaz
Our guest host Faith E. Pinho, a Metro reporter at the L.A. Times, speaks with Times culture writer Daniel Hernandez about the cast of characters and cars that have been lining the wide boulevards of Southern California for decades. They look at who is embracing cruising culture and its uneasy relationship with law enforcement.An earlier version of this episode was published May 28, 2021. More reading:The lowrider is back: The glorious return of cruising to the streets of L.A. Here are 8 key lowrider moments in pop films and TV, according to Estevan Oriol During pandemic, trash and crime increased on Whittier Boulevard. Lowrider clubs said: Enough
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You know the slow parade of classic, souped-up lowrider cars with hydraulics that roll down the street bouncing to music? In Southern California, it’s a full-on family tradition that has provided a much-needed distraction during the pandemic.
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