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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 US-China agreement's impact in California, the pros and cons of empty-nesting, Colin Kaepernick may have some politics lessons to teach.

The latest political news plus Take Two's one hour special 'From Gold to Green: What the legalization of recreational pot could mean for California.'

What a candidate's media strategies reveal, minority entrepreneurs capitalize on what could be a tremendous market for pot, immersive VR's influence on decision making.

How CA's open gate policy may be changing, the Santa Monica incline reopens after 17 months of construction, 'See Jane Go' the new ride-hailing service exclusively for women.

Analyzing Donald Trump's visit to Mexico and meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto, a round-up of vaccination news, the cause of the Rock Creek Fire.

The issue of terror and its impact on the election through the lens of San Bernardino, Selena Quintanilla at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds, saying goodbye to Gene Wilder.

Psychographics and predicting voting behavior, SoCal fans mourn Mexican singer Juan Gabriel's passing, secret recipes, branding and consumer sentimental value.

Examining the psychology of internet trolls, the creator of little versions of buildings from LA's past and John Krasinski talks about moving past 'Jim' and directing 'The Hollars.'

A look at the two climate bills Governor Brown signed into law Wednesday, what do rising ocean temperatures mean for us? 2016 could be the deadliest year for traffic deaths in a decade.

A new security measure in response to active shooters: arming teachers, test scores among CA students are up over the last year, ageism and discrimination in Hollywood.

Fire education and prevention, why a second-grade math teacher will not assign homework, why some Venice citizens are seeking to be its own city separate from LA.