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

As Uber goes public its drivers go on strike, should state or individuals be compensated for their private data? The number of census offices slashed.

The latest on the Exide cleaning efforts, Veterans are protesting the renaming of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a visit to LA's Republique bakery.

How California will be affected by a lack of biodiversity in the future, California Highway Patrol fires officers for abusing overtime, Pho 79 wins a James Beard award.

The week in California politics, what to expect during this year's fire season, LA Metro pilots new system to help visually impaired navigate Union Station.

Infants and toddlers historically undercounted, California population growth has slowed to its lowest level in history, why some LA freeways have slowed.

LA City Council votes on sexual harassment policy, how LA's street vending system is working out for vendors, why so many bills aren't being heard.

Secretary of State Alex Padilla talks about California's role in the 2020 Census, the role of social media in terror attacks, the lack of caregivers for seniors.

More details on the Southern California terror plot that was thwarted, Manzanar survivors revisit the Japanese internment camp, John Singleton's LA legacy.

This week in California politics, a local man who served in Vietnam is finally being laid to rest, why so many L.A. elevators have expired inspection certificates.

A California bill pushes to strengthen current immunization laws, more seniors are working by necessity and choice, meet L.A. Poet Laureate Robin Coste Lewis.

The science behind measles, at the scene of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance day march in Glendale, opioid prescription guidelines.

Supreme Court takes up the citizenship question on the 2020 Census today, LAUSD budget could be improved with cost-cutting, Taiwanese street food in Highland Park.