Take Two

Local congresswoman on why she's not attending the inauguration, Mel Brooks on his signature films, how tech is being used in efforts for greater transparency.

The relationship between the White House and the African American community moving forward, American Apparel's era ends, Roxane Gay's new book: "Difficult Women."

What does the UC title IX position entail? The love behind the Obama-Biden bromance, L.A.'s biggest murder mystery turns 70 this year.

The San Diego Chargers announce they're moving to L.A., making media literacy part of the school curriculum, is the fish you ordered really the fish you're eating?

An in-depth analysis of president-elect Trumps first press conference, the DA's announcement in the El Cajon shooting, can a new attorney general impact state laws on pot?

President Obama gives his final speech as president, research finds that the toughest time for a mom is when children are in middle school, and U2's iconic album "The Joshua Tree" turns 30.

California Republicans aim to turn the blue state red under Trump, the pass-thru sequoia called Pioneer Cabin falls in powerful winter storm, and the future of iconic Formosa Cafe in question after sudden closure.

The LA County District Attorney's office requests Raymond Lee Jennings' murder conviction be set aside, Mammoth gears up for more snow, why we just can't quit Jack in the Box tacos.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs meets with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about homeless veterans; tour of Skid Row's Union Rescue Mission; a surge in homeless families.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is working for the California Legislature, a state lawmaker talks about a controversial article he wrote, how humility helps leaders

A look at homegrown extremism and self-radicalization, how parents can have those tough conversations with their kids about sexual assault, E3 preview with Mike Roe.

How can the Orlando shooting alter the conversation around gun control in the election? Islam and the LGBT community, Angelenos react to Orlando events.

The effectiveness of a presidential endorsement, Copa América continues, plus a tattoo database may be violating privacy laws.

Examining the role that the media has played this primary season, a look at the athletes and media skipping out on the games, more on the history of potty politics.

Political roundtable dissects the CA primary outcome, WeHo's Pride festival divides LGBT community, does Tarantula venom hold the key to better pain medication?

Consumer options and medical debt, Korean-American rapper Dumbfoundead on his new song "Safe", the sister of Grim Sleeper's youngest victim on case's verdict.

Bernie Sander's has said this summer's convention will be contested, is that likely? A look at voter registration numbers, retail and shopping are changing in LA.

We’ve got all the answers to your voting questions, Copa America is coming to the US, a chat with the Skid Row Stories photo series creator.

The latest UCLA murder-suicide information with an LAPD spokesman, how students engineered doors to stay safe during campus lockdown, tech and real estate in SoCal.

The Democratic presidential candidates and CA, report reveals new LA county jobs may not be across a broad range of industries, a chat with the creator of Skid Row stories.

A breakdown of the California primary ballot, books for kids about elections and politics, a look at the signature issue in this presidential race: trade.

The president's visit to the historic site, the pressure of re-creating "Roots", will a Libertarian candidate gain steam heading into the national election?