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Inside Santa Ana High School's cafeteria, now serving more meals from scratch
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· August 16, 2026
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Key points Further information about this development can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles, which recently visited the school's cafeteria to learn more about the new meal preparations. In Los Angeles, a school district is changing its approach to meals.
In Los Angeles , a school district is changing its approach to meals. At one high school, cafeteria staff are now preparing certain dishes from basic ingredients. This effort began during the previous winter season.
The goal is for these meals to become a regular part of the school's offerings. Currently, they are served several times a week.
Further information about this development can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles, which recently visited the school's cafeteria to learn more about the new meal preparations.
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Category: schools Published: August 16, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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