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

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's ongoing feud with President Trump, plus California lawmakers reach a deal on police use of force.

California proposes legislation to curb young people from vaping flavored tobacco, electric delivery trucks start rolling into LA, Atwater Village prepares residents for potential LA River flooding.

Port of LA will start testing hydrogen-powered trucks, the latest in Hollywood's boycott against Georgia, taste testing meatless tacos.

Medical scientists say marijuana advertising misrepresents potential health benefits, an interview with LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner.

Heal the Bay's River Report Card rates 27 freshwater recreation areas on water safety, Kamala Harris introduces plan to eliminate gender pay disparity.

The Trump administration kills California high-speed rail funding, CA legislature considers extending statute of limitations for domestic violence charges, Preserve OC hosts Joseph Eichler home tour.

How immigration could change under a merit-based system, what's next for PG&E now that CAL Fire says it's responsible for the 2018 Camp Fire.

Jackie Goldberg wins District 5 open seat on LA Unified School District Board, Disney takes over the Hulu streaming service, Little Willie G cruises Whittier Blvd.

SoCal Edison plans to turn the power off during severe weather, the results of a longitudinal pre-K study shows lasting effects of education, LAPD tasers.

Voters will decide between two candidates to fill a vacant seat on the LAUSD board, remembering Doris Day, how feeding seaweed to cows helps the environment.

The week in California politics, LA restaurants embrace the carbon neutral food movement, Dandelions experiential art pop up.

How San Bernardino County is addressing increased homelessness, seniors are the fastest-growing part of the homeless population in LA County, "Tell them, I am."