Take Two

The pandemic hit our most vulnerable populations the hardest. We look back - and ahead on the issue of housing and homelessness. Plus, we unwind with the best tunes of 2020.

This week, we look back at 2020 - and ahead to 2021 - and today we zero in on the spread of COVID-19 and distance learning in LAUSD. Plus, some judges and prosecutors in LA are pushing back on DA Gascon's policies.

Today's show is dedicated to our Race in LA series with LAist.com where Angelenos share their personal stories of how race and ethnicity has shaped their relationship with the world.

What to know about the UK's new COVID-19 variant, coronavirus outbreaks tick up at childcare facilities and how to give this holiday season because kindness is contagious.

COVID-19 relief talks continue in congress as needs mount, ICU nurse pleads to Angelenos to stay home and author Christina Hammonds Reed on her new young adult novel, The Black Kids.

LAUSD first millennial board president Kelly Gonez joins us, California monarchs plummet to low levels and why Tom Cruise freaked out on his crew over COVID-19 protocols

It'll be several months before the general public gets access to the coronavirus vaccine but what checks will be place to make sure it's distributed equitably, LAist's Race in LA series goes back to 1956, and Disney faces pushback for some mask photos.

The first shots of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine are administered, cops may have to be 25 before they get a badge and gun and West Hollywood relies on super heroes to stress importance of wearing masks.

How Gov. Newsom is looking to fill a number of important positions in CA's government, how the coronavirus vaccine will get distributed in LA County and some hot tips for making potato latkes.

CA is expected to get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in just two days, a low income housing complex for veterans has been destroyed and why the NFL wants to finish the season.

Grand Central Market turns 100 this Friday, we take a look at how it's changed, Hot Wheels is celebrating its 50th anniversary, catching up with Chris Thile.

How the boys in blue performed against the Houston Astros in Game 1, the college republicans have a new leader, LA public library mobile unit hosts a lit crawl.

Outside investigators will look into allegations of sexual harassment in state's capitol, campaign to stop school violence threats, World Series game one check-in.

CA Republicans convened in Anaheim over the weekend, more sexual harassment allegations in Hollywood, the role comedians play in watershed moments about sensitive subjects

Dodgers head to the World Series for the first time since 1988, The Broad's new infinity rooms, Senator Dianne Feinstein might have another challenger.

How to drive a car, ride a motorcycle, and react on a train in the event of an earthquake, fire cleanup health risks, how to prep for 'the big one' in LA.

Covered California factors in D.C. politics, Cal Fire explains 'fire hazard severity' designations, sports round-up with the Dodgers, Lakers and more.

How the insurance claims process will proceed for those displaced by NorCal wildfires, the difficulty with enforcing sexual harassment laws, responding to a crisis.

Which bills were signed and which bills were vetoed? Checking in on the fires blazing up north, following sexual harassment reports, will the Weinstein company sell?

Not everyone's happy about Diane Feinstein's run for another term. How can men be an ally against sexual harassment? What air pollution mask is most effective?

An update on NorCal fires, a new CA law about mandatory seat belts on buses, the constitutionality of the NFL making players stand