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Which Way, L.A.?

Violence in Mexico May Mean Spring Break in Palm Springs

Last month, the State Department renewed its warning against travel to Mexico, where it says “the greatest increase in violence has occurred near the US border.” The Los Angeles Times has reported that beheadings and bodies “ dissolved in barrels of lye ” have been found in and near Tijuana.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Last month, the State Department renewed its warning against travel to Mexico, where it says “the greatest increase in violence has occurred near the US border.” The Los Angeles Times has reported that beheadings and bodies “dissolved in barrels of lye” have been found in and near Tijuana. The Orange County Register says the largest West Coast travel firm specializing in student spring breaks has transferred this year’s destination from Baja to Palm Springs.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Travel Editor, Orange County Register

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