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.

Gang violence trauma, why a proposed homeless shelter in Huntington Beach has been scrapped, will 23 horse deaths affect the Santa Anita Derby?

What's at stake for Los Angeles as the 2020 Census kicks off, the DMV requests more money, "Dear Seller" and the letters prospective home buyers send to sellers.

Did Gov. Newsom defy voters on the death penalty? Santa Anita race track reopens after 22 horse deaths, plus all the best events this weekend.

It's opening day at Dodger Stadium! How hospitals will fare in the event of an earthquake. Will paying four dollars to get to the west side help with gridlock?

Congressman Schiff doubles down on claims of Trump campaign collusion, Veterans upset over Coliseum name change, why LA has such few one-way streets.

What could a ruling from the Supreme Court mean for those insured here? Mosquito season is upon us, the possibly incoming paper receipt ban.

The California view on special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, investigation on LAUSD watchdog continues, post-Woolsey fire trail recovery.

The week in California politics, a closer look at proposed legislation to restrict or ban cell phones on school grounds, the history of California's state flower.

UC-Irvine March Madness, a proposal for more rent control in the state, how the closure of a major thoroughfare is affecting the surrounding community.

California's drought contingency plan, USC's first-female president, how the Disney-Fox deal will affect the media landscape.

Several news agencies have joined forces to access police records, local military projects that might be cut to help fund a border wall, Irvine considers changes to boarding houses.