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Some of LA's citywide Jazz Festival canceled just days before two-week party slated to begin
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by CBS News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The festival was set to be a two-week event.
A citywide Jazz Festival in Los Angeles has been partially canceled. The festival was set to be a two-week event. The cancellation occurred just days before the festival was scheduled to begin. Details about the cancellation are available from CBS News. Further information about the canceled portions of the festival can be found through CBS News, as details are not fully provided here.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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