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

The Washington Post reports ICE raids are soon to happen, tips for driving safely in the rain, the science behind how Santa is like a superhero.

Lyft now can pick up passengers at LAX, the growing influence 'shared' business models, the story of Bennett Omalu, who shed light on concussions in the NFL.

The search continues for a new LAUSD superintendent; Families of missing in Mexico remember their loved ones and the magic of 'Star Wars' through music.

What's next after a mistrial is declared in the case of a police officer charged in Baltimore man Freddie Gray's death, a guide to FSAs, and a Star Wars primer if you know nothing.

LA Unified closed 900 schools due to "credible" threat, parents tell us how they got the news and what they told their kids, plus a security expert weighs in on how the situation was handled.

Nearly 200 countries signed on to a deal to cut emissions worldwide, plus why Millennials don't vote, and a new kid's books explains how the Golden Gate Bridge got it's color.