Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?
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Hosting the World Cup was supposed to be an economic boost for Los Angeles, but what effect has it really had on local businesses? LAist reporter Destiny Torres examines this question through one historic tourist destination in Los Angeles: Olvera Street.
Read Destiny’s reporting on Olvera Street at LAist.com.
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