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    LAUSD coffee cake

    A certain kind of coffee cake is served across all LAUSD schools. The original recipe is from 1954. KCRW’s Danielle Chiriguayo, a former LAUSD student, explores the changing production of the now famous coffee cake.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Feb 19, 2020 • 25m Listen

    A certain kind of coffee cake is served across all LAUSD schools. The original recipe is from 1954. KCRW’s Danielle Chiriguayo, a former LAUSD student, explores the changing production of the now famous coffee cake.

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      How LAUSD’s classic coffee cake evolved and led to love

      If you grew up in LA, you may have fond memories of LAUSD's coffee cake. We've got the original 1954 recipe for you here.

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      10 min
    2. 10:23

      Gov. Newsom’s State of State speech targets homelessness

      Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his annual State of the State speech today. A lot of it focused on fighting homelessness. LA County saw its homeless numbers jump to nearly 60,000 in the last count.

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      8 min
    3. 18:37

      A dedication of the newest phase of downtown LA's historic walkway

      The Plaza Historic District, or El Pueblo Historical Monument, is the oldest section of the city.

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      7 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Danielle Chiriguayo

      Morning Edition anchor and reporter

      CultureLos AngelesCalifornia

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      How LAUSD’s classic coffee cake evolved and led to love

    2. 10:238 min

      Gov. Newsom’s State of State speech targets homelessness

    3. 18:377 min

      A dedication of the newest phase of downtown LA's historic walkway

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