Take Two

What will change if parts of the Patriot Act expire, how the Refugio Beach oil spill may interfere with Memorial Day weekend plans, 'Sunshine Superman.'

The Patriot Act may end for the NSA, a journalist explores a rise in underage drinking among Korean Americans, a host of Uber-like offerings.

How a higher minimum wage might effect the LA economy, a dad drought-shames his son, the Lakers draft.

The scoop on fake Internet diplomas, Mexico's farm workers reach a tentative deal on wages and working conditions, a water expert watches 'Mad Max.'

An argument against putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, US women's soccer coach Jill Ellis, 'Mad Max' and how other films depict the future.

Female directors say Hollywood treats them unfairly, Volvo says no deaths in its cars by 2020, Blythe Danner's new film, 'I'll See You In My Dreams.'

The president is working with senators to approve a Trans-Pacific Partnership after efforts to expedite it are blocked and ABC plans a new primetime Muppet Show.

Updates from the ground in Nepal following a 7.3-magnitude aftershock, traditional stores are getting an edge over the Internet thanks to virtual reality.

Inglewood's City Council votes to limit rent increases, Community colleges consider adding affordable housing, The history of taiko drumming in Los Angeles.

UCLA Doctor Faces Charge of Sexual Battery, Power Shutdowns Possible in SoCal, How Thousands of Rare Masterwork Recordings Were Lost to Fire.

California schools consider limits on charter schools, we look at the health effects of financial elder abuse, and reveal sunscreens that actually work.

New poll shows California Democrats are split over what they want, homeless veteran numbers hold steady and West Hollywood street vendors approved for PRIDE.

How many of LA's homeless are from LA, City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposes motion to ban drivers from idling their cars for more than 2 minutes, undecided voters.

The latest in the lawsuit concerning the L.A. Sheriff's Department Brady List, Voters defeat Measure EE, the latest news from Hollywood.

LA's new homeless numbers are out today, the Michelin Guide's California edition includes a section for LA, Hola Mexico Festival celebrates Mexican film.

Democrats head to San Francisco for their annual convention, Laurel Canyon music doc "Echo in the Canyon," What to do in SoCal this weekend.

U.S. Representative Adam Schiff reacts to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement, The Dreamt Land covers the history of LA's water addiction, LA Zine Fest.

A recent festival looked at what it means to be Armenian American, the latest news out of Hollywood, a mother recounts her experiences with colorism.

Will banning turns on red lights help reduce pedestrian fatalities, how realistic is Pre-K for all, San Clemente's efforts to reduce homelessness.