Take Two

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his plan to up voter turn out, Hollywood's struggle to cast roles authentically, art in the Bernie Sanders campaign.

The escape of three Orange County inmates, the Academy's changes for more inclusive membership, "In Football we Trust" explores exploitation of Polynesian pipeline.

What does inequality and poverty look like in Southern California?, the movies to watch at Sundance and look at the role of masculinity in presidential elections.

Coverage of Governor Jerry Brown's State of the State address, the Dow plunges as crude oil sinks low, how to understand all those poll numbers.

Sound-off about the issues that matter to you, Univision's purchase of The Onion, other industries that will benefit from the L.A. Rams move to SoCal.

SoCal Iranian community reacts to Iran relations, Stan Kroenke on what drew him to L.A., Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith announce they will boycott the Oscars.

GOP Presidential candidates gathered for their sixth debate, what makes a thriving school district, how true crime serials highlight flaws in criminal justice

John Horn speaks with us about the Oscar nominations, financial advice for lotto winners, El Chapo Guzman's famous bright blue paisley shirt designer chats with us.

Inside the city's reaction to Rams moving to L.A. announcement, a look at the President's State of the Union address, the high end side of Muslim women's fashion.

The search is over: L.A. Unified School Board has picked its new superintendent, the business of moving NFL teams, a look at Bowie economics since his passing.

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.

A local resident is working to save the stories of living WWII veterans, LA was once on high alert for a nuclear attack and prepared accordingly, a bicycle tour with taco stops through Boyle Heights

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.