By City News Service May 24, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - With the COVID-19 pandemic receding, two stretches of the Los Angeles River will reopen on Memorial Day for recreational activities such as fishing, walking and kayaking, city officials announced today. “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. “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.''