Take Two

Today, we take a look at President Obama's visit to Los Angeles, where he'll be making a fundraising stop at the home of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" producer Shonda Rhimes and speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on “the importance of job-driven skills training." Plus: An update on the situation in Gaza; the California Film Commission's annual progress report on the state’s film and television tax incentive program; and A Martinez talks with legendary drummer and musician Sheila E in studio about her long career, her early dream to be an Olympic athlete and her newest album "Sheila E Icon."

Today, we begin with the latest on the Malaysian Airlines crash site in eastern Ukraine. We also take a look at President Obama's call for a ceasefire after two weeks of conflict in Gaza and Israel. Plus, 'The Book of Unknown Americans': A novel about the immigrant story and much more.

Today, A judge says California death penalty violates U.S. Constitution. Then, A look at how the unrest between Israel and Palestine is playing out on social media. Plus, 'Bosch' writer Eric Overmyer on working during TV's new Golden Age, how elder care changes when more nurses are Latino, Ex-dictator Manuel Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II," Billboard Latino's Justino Aguila talks Banda music and much more.

Today on the show, we start with a look at how the U.S. Border Patrol handles migrants along the Texas border. Then, California's "English learner" tests incorrectly label bilingual kids. Plus, we break down the grammatical errors in Weird Al's 'Word Crimes' video, tracking the health and wellness of gay and lesbian Americans, new app designed by 16-year-old exposes the role of money in politics and much more.

Today, we start with a discussion about the unrest between Palentine and Israel. Then, developers turn the Yo app into a tool that helps Israeli civilians. Plus, Time Warner and DirectTV continue their fight over the Dodgers, advice columnist Amy Alkon explains how to be a good person during a drought, creating patrons of the arts through crowdfunding, and much more.

Today on the show, reporter Sonia Nazario fills us in on the latest in the Central American migrant crisis. Then, the city of Bell to consider plan to shelter young migrants. Plus, USDA rescinds ban on cattle inspectors working in Mexico, before Uber and Lyft was the battle against jitney cabs, what California gets from Citigroup's $7B mortgage crisis payout, planting 'Seeds of Peace' in a time of conflict, plus much more.

Today on the show, we start with a look at the latest in the Donald Sterling trial. Then, we discuss how Central American gangs affect the region's youth. Plus, some trips by U.S. students to Israel are on hold due to unrest, why people are scrambling for their chance to board a one-way trip to Mars, FIFA videogames, director Richard Linklater on his indie epic, "Boyhood," and much more.

Today, we start with a look at a recent lawsuit over giving migrant children due process in immigration court. Then, Emmy nominations were announced this morning. Plus, a deep sea Internet cable live streams video and sound from the ocean floor, LAUSD significantly raises service employee wages, how you can track wildfire recovery with your cell phone, plus much more.

Santa Ana may have lost a claim on Census grant money, Heal the Bay has a new report on dirty stormwater, and the best Spanish holiday music—beyond Feliz Navidad.

The U.S., Mexico and Canada have struck a new deal, for the fourth time in U.S. history articles of impeachment have been introduced, new 101 best restaurant list.

Our weekly peek at politics in California, LACMA campus inches closer to multi-million dollar redesign, AB 375 gives power back to users.

Metro Board moves closer to adding toll lanes to 405, Bullet Train may go underground, why Los Angeles doesn't have an official city song.

A check-in on the fast-moving world of politics: Harris, Hunter and impeachment hearings, plus how new powerline tech may help prevent future fires.

The Supreme Court hears a case involving gun rights, What are the true costs of Cyber Monday on Amazon employees, and we dive into the State of Scooters in Santa Monica.

From our archives: first, we revisit our live broadcast from KPCC's Open House on the food of Oaxaca, Mexico and it's relationship to Los Angeles... then we dig into local soul food in LA...and then another chat about the history of the city's oldest steak house, Musso and Frank.

The federal government is pushing for more immigrant detention centers in Southern California - but can they? Also, we revisit the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the Suffrage Movement. And we visit Dodger royalty to see how the team made it to Los Angeles.

An update on the Cave Fire in Santa Barbara, what will be the effect of a tax raise on legal cannabis products? What makes Burbank airport so beloved?

Congressman Nunes finds himself at the center of a new explosive report, LA's Iranian community on the deadly protests in their homeland, prohibition in SoCal.

Roundup on Golden State political news, breaking down the numbers and systemic issues that keep students in debt, tortilla guide to LA.

Cities across California have passed temporary eviction moratoriums, recapping the democratic convention in Long Beach, is California headed for another drought?