There are more than 30,000 restaurants in Los Angeles County, and many are grappling with the new orders restricting on-site dining. From staff layoffs to heater shortages, restaurant owner Caroline Styne has experienced it all, and she has a plea for local officials: let restaurants resume outdoor dining.

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