Cruising Is Legal Again in the California Town That Inspired ‘American Graffiti’

Cruising Is Legal Again in the California Town That Inspired ‘American Graffiti’
The Mel’s Drive-In where car-cruising teens gather in “American Graffiti.” Lucasfilm Ltd./The Coppola Company/Universal Pictures
Keegan Billings
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The city council of Modesto, California, on July 11 voted unanimously to repeal the 1990 ban on cruising, to the applause of local car aficionados.

Many locals were happy because they believe the car culture promotes unity. They said cruising brings friends and family together. They also see it as an opportunity to bring money to local businesses.

Keegan Billings
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Keegan is a reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and he covers Northern California news.
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