Julissa James

Staff writer, LA Times

Staff writer for the LA Times.

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You’ve likely seen an old couch or bedside table sitting idly on a sidewalk in LA.

Hidden treasure or junk? How to reclaim street furniture in LA

You’ve likely seen an old couch or bedside table sitting idly on a sidewalk in LA.

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