Take Two

Examining presidential surrogacy, Is Senator Elizabeth Warren auditioning to be vice president? Writing about and quoting people for whom their grasp of English is not perfect.

The impact of a closed primary in a state that's mostly Democrat, Diane Guerrero's struggle after her family was deported back to Colombia, are the Raiders considering a move to Las Vegas?

A chat with the Bernie Sanders campaign, a deeper look into the casting controversy surrounding"Ghost in the Shell", do public defenders have an implicit bias?

Ongoing turmoil in Brazil continues and the Olympics get closer, the micro economy surrounding the sharing economy, winner of Pershing square competition announced.

Californians still undecided about their next senator, the relationship between social media and the news, FDA to review their current definition of "healthy."

Permanent drought measures against certain forms of water waste, President Obama will visit Hiroshima, gene-editing mosquitoes to combat the spread of disease.

How will the Democratic nominee bridge the divide? Problems that may have led to Oxycontin becoming addictive, why 'moist' might be the most cringe-inducing word.

The death penalty and the grim sleeper case, a chat with the CA State director for the Hillary Clinton Campaign, running's popularity declines among millennials.

LA Homelessness has increased in women, predictions of a major earthquake, will the Florida Governor's invitation to CA businesses inspire a mass exodus?

Who won the top two spots for CA governor and U.S. Congressional seats, why the Thomas Fire was only now officially declared out, the architecture of fire safety.

A check-in at the polls, UC Davis clean water expert explains how to ensure safe water for all, the lasting effects of the RFK assassination 50 years later.

Last-minute tips for voters, Alex Padilla joins a roundtable to talk about increasing voter turnout, a visit to the new Jim Henson Exhibition at the Skirball.

L.A.'s latest numbers on homelessness are mixed, slate mailers invade voters' mailboxes, a Downey shop makes doughnuts with a Mexican flair.

Our 88 cities series launches today: first up, Agoura Hills; a judge explains how he judges other judges; new thrill rides open at SoCal theme parks this summer.

New rules for granny flats, meet Steve Ireland another candidate running for California Superintendent, L.A. City Center Baseball Championships celebrate their 50th.

The future of USC's leadership, the state's tricky "top two" voting system, the exhibition spotlighting Indiana Jones's real-life inspiration.

What a Trump endorsement means for CA gubernatorial hopeful John Cox, Harvey Weinstein is arrested for rape in New York, LA River will open for kayaking this weekend.

Can L.A. traffic could improve with less parking? USC's president Nikias called on to resign due to gynecologist scandal, California's unknown danger.

In case of emergency, head to Arizona, a CA ballot initiative would let homeowners keep lower property tax rates, LA sparks rule the WNBA.

One of LA's steepest streets will become a one-way to eliminate cars' inability to see each other at its peak. The change is expected this week.