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

LAUSD board receives a raise, President Trump holds a press conference with President Macron, Senate GOP leaders are expected to release a new health care proposal.

Obamacare's individual insurance market is fairly stable, LA County adds military helicopters to firefighting fleet, the Automated Vehicles Symposium is underway.

New plan would extend cap-and-trade through 2030, aquariums try to reduce plastic waste, Two Bit Circus combines old-fashioned showmanship with lasers and robots.

Firefighters battle two Santa Barbara County fires, the national monument review public comment period closes, using CA income tax forms to fund rape kit testing.

Gov. Brown announces plans for a global climate summit, drastic changes in weather impact fire season, "bad paper" veterans will now receive mental health care.

GOP's hopes for the governor's race, Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin start their terms with LAUSD board, Nerdstrong's workouts focused on super hero pop culture.

The U.S. confirms that North Korea successfully test-fired a missile, how much do people earn from those side hustles? The Hass avocado was first grown in SoCal.

A renewed rivalry between Texas and California heats up, Tesla produces its first mass-market, lower-priced vehicle, KSCI switches to paid programming.

Assembly Speaker Rendon receives death threats over single-payer bill decision, the 2020 Olympic trials to be hosted in SoCal, Angelenos on Obama Blvd.

Lawyers go to LAX as travel ban is reinstated, a group tries to flip the last Republican-held seat in LA County, a real estate agent mixes politics and wrestling.

Global cyberattack hits Port of LA's largest terminal, downtown LA sees a spike in property crime, former New Yorkers discuss the latest attempt to compare NY & LA.

Federal wildlife agencies approve delta tunnels project, examining if the title "tallest building" matters, a Norco school allows students to attend twice a week.