Lowriders. Cruising. A Southern California ritual returns

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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“The Times" is a podcast from the Los Angeles Times hosted by columnist Gustavo Arellano along with reporters from our diverse newsroom. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, our podcast brings listeners the most essential stories from the L.A. Times. We've got the West Coast angle on the most interesting news stories of the day, taking on topics like entertainment, the environment, immigration, politics, the criminal justice system, the social safety net, food and culture and more, and delivering it in a tone that isn’t so stressed or intense. Through interviews and original stories, we are the audio guide you need to understand the day’s news, the world and how California is at the epicenter of it all.