Updated 2 hours ago Citizen of the Planet/UIG via Getty Images With the COVID-19 pandemic receding, two stretches of the Los Angeles River will reopen Monday for Memorial Day recreational activities such as fishing, walking and kayaking. “At long last, more people can learn about and enjoy our beloved Los Angeles River once more,” City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, who chairs the Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, & River Committee, said in a statement. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. “I know many of my constituents have been looking forward to this opportunity. Count me among you. I encourage all Angelenos to take part in this one-of-a-kind recreational experience.”