A businessperson whose company received millions in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors played a role in the purchase of a million-dollar home by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. How an education initiative is helping students identify one of LA's most invasive trees. And we hear from the owner of the bar who buys patrons a round of sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run. Plus, more.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.