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The IRS is looking into taxing tech company meals, Joe Domanick's new book, how much longer can California last in the drought?

Will the claims about Amazon's work culture deter customers? Making the 'Fresh Prince' concept relevant, 'Straight Outta Compton' and film diversity.

The White House announces a plan to tackle heroin use in the U.S., Disneyland announces Star Wars Land, Jose Huizar and the Jordan Downs project.

A check-in with young DACA recipients, the US sees its 13th homicide of a transgender person this year, how NWA inspired modern rap.

The GOP's tricky relationship with female voters, the YouTube staffer who does outreach for the LGBT community, best places to see the Perseid meteor shower.

Fifty years after the riots, Take Two broadcasts live from the Watts with conversations about its history, art and people, and the community today.

An assessment one year after a police shooting in Missouri rocked the nation, more debate over "illegal immigrant," Tacopedia.

A half century later, the Voting Rights Act still faces challenges, more cars have security flaws that allow them to be hacked, does the public really want VR?

Should the personal finances of presidential candidates matter to voters? The Latino influence in Iowa's early caucuses, game companies turn attention to e-sports.

What to expect from incoming Governor Newsom, the other effects of the government shutdown, why 2019 is the year of the e-scooter.

Looking back on Gov. Brown's legacy as he wraps up his final week, the new congressional members get sworn in, LAUSD strike inches closer.

Parents weigh in on the dispute between the teachers union and LAUSD, new state laws provide more access to police records, volunteers help clean up Yosemite during shutdown

How's California faring during the shutdown? What it takes to cut plastic waste from your life, the pop-up shop fad in Los Angeles.

A roundup of some new laws going into effect in 2019, how to navigate the Rose Parade, what to do to get your financial house in order before the new year begins.

What California lawmakers will be working on when they start 2019, efforts to improve diversity among California voters, the best music of 2018.

How California's Real IDs are conforming with federal guidelines, the Los Angeles Lakers are winning at a quicker pace, new laws on the motorways.

Newly elected LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is making a lot of changes, an LAPD officer explains how higher speed limits will help reduce traffic fatalities, Santa Monica's Valentino restaurant is closing.

We see how the wetland habitat of Malibu Lagoon is starting to recover after the Woolsey Fire, a check on where things stand with the Affordable Care Act, and tips for stressed out parents.

Elon Musk unveils new underground tunnel in the city of Hawthorne, LAUSD teachers are poised to strike, Why L.A. has so many influencers.

Roughly one in 10 buildings in California are in highest-risk fire zones, how will a partial government shutdown affect the state? The latest homeless count numbers.