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 Supreme Court takes up an online data case involving a California company, actor Jay Abdo talks about fleeing Syria, 'Computer Show.'

A roundtable discussion of Black Lives Matter strategies, Mark Jordan Legan shares scary movie picks you might not have seen, gun control in film 'Armor of Light.'

A recap of Wednesday night's GOP debate, Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton talk 'Our Brand is Crisis,' expert advice on sprucing up your dating life.

The LA City Council votes to require all residents to lock up their handguns. Former MBL player says taxi driver snubbed him based on race. Styleside looks at the candidates

Sleep aids for tiny tots, the commercialization of Dia de los Muertos, a taste-test of Halloween ice cream that isn't your typical treat.

The conditions in Mexico following Hurricane Patricia, does the lack of Latinos on 'SNL' make Donald Trump's appearance OK? The debut of 'Supergirl.'

Can the GOP pull it together in time for Paul Ryan? A settlement has been reached in the Sony hack, and 'Back to the Future' Day has finally arrived.

New guidelines for mammograms are out, monitoring how long children spend on mobile devices, the dos and don'ts in the event of a mudslide.

Two years since Javier Cisneros went missing in Jalisco, the latest in Hollywood business news, the director of 'Meadowland.'