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

Los Angeles may get a legal street vending system, where does Cal Fire's budget stand following the Woolsey fire, heartbreaking photos of Camp Fire evacuees.

Alex Villanueva will replace Jim McDonnell as L.A. County Sheriff, talking to your kids about homelessness, Uber scoots into the city.

A new federal climate report spells out a grim future, an unprecedented confrontation at the U.S./Mexico border, a Malibu resident returns home.

Checking in on Malibu now that residents can return, insurance for rebuilding homes after disaster, how to properly prepare a turkey.

How to prevent devastating forest fires in the future, recap of L.A. Rams versus Kansas City Chiefs, Gen Z Voters reflect on the election

A status update on the Camp fire now that 77 people have died, CA task force has a new child poverty report, the two new food critics at the L.A. Times.

President Trump's upcoming California visit, getting water-dropping fire tankers up in the air, New York University will open L.A. campus in 2019.

What happens when people stay and defend their homes from fire instead of evacuating, LA Unified School Board mulls housing homeless student, the Rams COO reaches out with free tickets

Power poles start about 10 percent of all wildland fires in California, why we shouldn't be surprised ballots are still being counted, Governor-elect Gavin Newsom.

Visiting evacuated animals at Pierce College, how private fire fighting agencies could come to your home's rescue, post-election activism.

The latest ballot counts in still-undecided California races, frequent intense SoCal fires are the new abnormal, Paramount ranch has been destroyed.

The latest details on the Woolsey and Hill fires in Ventura and L.A. Counties, what happens to asylum seekers now that President Trump has signed a proclamation, what to do in a car when there's a fire.