Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts. Plus, more.

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Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting <a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>.

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Officials trying to locate janitors for wage theft case; Study says wildfires hurt California agriculture; A love letter to LA's donut shops — The Sunday Edition

What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more.

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What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting <a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>.

About LAPD's new chief; UCLA offers proposal to stay in baseball stadium on VA campus; Why one Dodger fan gives the balls he catches to kids

Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.

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Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.
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Mayor Bass names new LAPD chief; Many LA County candidates are running unopposed; Why Oki Dog is a classic LA hot dog— The P.M. Edition

Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 



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Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 
 
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Officials trying to locate janitors for wage theft case; Study says wildfires hurt California agriculture; A love letter to LA's donut shops — The Sunday Edition

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