From three parks in L.A., grilling that spans the globe

From three parks in L.A., grilling that spans the globe

1 year, 6 months ago

From three parks in L.A., grilling that spans the globe

LA Times

Rising over grassy slopes and interrupting clear blue skies, silver plumes of smoke serve as welcome signals to friends and family arriving at the cookout. Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Coming from the San Fernando Valley, Ronnie Yusico and his family arrived at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area at 9:30 a.m. to stake out a grill. Ronnie Yusico of the San Fernando Valley grills chorizo, chicken, pompano fish and corn as he gathers with his family at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. A group of friends and family gather for a birthday party barbecue at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Ashlee Gordon and her boyfriend, Aaron Garmon, both of Inglewood, work the grills as their friends and family gather for a birthday party at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.

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