Take Two

Today on the show we'll start with an interview with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about his trip to Mexico City and the work he's doing there. Then, President Obama's budget calls on tax cuts for middle class and more funding for the poor. Plus, water witching, the future of Los Angeles, nursing home closure controversy, Filipino art and more

Today, we'll take a look at highlights from the Academy Awards with Rebecca Keegan, entertainment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Plus, we'll examine how close this year's Oscar predictions really were. We’ll also talk about the announcement to incorporate "12 Years a Slave" as part of the curriculum for high schools around the country. And how libraries are celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. Finally, we'll end the show with Yelp's list of the top 100 restaurants in the country followed by an inside look at the real life superhero movement, "Heroes in the Night.”

Today on the show, we'll talk about President Obama's new initiative to empower young men and boys of color. Find out how schools use financial aid as a strategy. Get your weekly recap of major headlines and news during Friday Flashback. Next, we'll take a look at popular venues for watching the Oscars this Sunday, as well as a look back at some of the most memorable Academy Awards bloopers.

Today on the show, we'll look at suggestions and proposals on how to improve spending when it comes to water in the state. The Legislative Analyst's Office has a new report evaluating Gov. Brown's drought and water conservation proposal. Then, we'll talk Oscar predictions with David Rothchild, a researcher who publishes predictions on the site, PredictWise.

Today on the show, we'll chat with Twitter pal Los Angeles Rain. Then, we'll talk sports with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky. Plus, the clock is ticking for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. What will she decide to do with SB 1062? How could protests affect US-Venezuela relations? Find out why sudden rainstorms are bad for drought-stricken land. This and more on Take Two.

Today on the show, we start with the Dodgers' new SportsNet LA channel. Then, high demand for new WWE network causes tech problems for fans. Plus, the Pentagon proposes a cut to Army funding for 2015, can desalination help relieve drought in California? Native plant gardens can bring more than city rebates to your property, plus much more.

Today, we'll start with an update on the deadly protests in Venezuela. Then, Mexico arrests wanted drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman in a joint effort with the U.S. Plus, Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player in the NBA, we meet the accountants behind the closely guarded Academy Awards votes, and much more.

Today on the show, California Gov. Jerry Brown joins us to discuss the state's water woes. Then, Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson talk about immigration reform and border security. Then, we take a look back at the week's news in the Friday Flashback, aggressive Academy Awards campaigns push for Oscar votes, Safeway may put itself on the auction block and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with Metrolink's new collision avoidance system. Then, how will Gov. Jerry Brown spend $687.4 million on drought relief? Plus, aggressive Academy Award campaigns push for Oscar votes, MillerCoors releases new beer marketed toward Millenials, Egypt's Oscar-nominated 'The Square' tells the story of unfinished revolution and much more.

Today, we'll start out with a discussion about Obama's visit to Mexico. Then, changes to the LAPD's deadly force policy will impact how officers deals with the mentally ill. Plus, a salt shortage in Sochi almost impacts the Olympics, Trader Joe's is in the middle of a battle over its popular pretzel snacks, and much more.

Following the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, we bring you the latest details, thoughts from local community members and advice from experts on how to heal emotionally after a mass shooting.

NPR coverage of President Trump news conference

Students at an Altadena charter school are cheering on voters at the polls today, L.A. Metro and Uber are offering free rides to the voting booth, the latest new music with Tuesday Reviewsday.

All the news you can use before heading to the midterms, where to get a free ride to the polls, what women need to know about uterine fibroids.

State lawmakers react to President Trump's plan to send 15,000 troops to the border, new leadership for the Sativa Water District, changes to the 2020 U.S. Census.

L.A. considers plans to regulate street vendors, new study ranks states on rates of premature death in infants, why wait times for U.S. citizenship are increasing.

The history of ballot initiatives in California, the latest news you can use heading into the midterm election, and our listeners share their personal ghost stories.

Where people vote in Los Angeles could be changing in 2020, autonomous vehicles could impact where people choose to live, this week's latest new music.

We recap how the Dodgers lost on their own home turf over the weekend, how autonomous vehicles will affects jobs in Los Angeles, the latest Hollywood news.

How Calfornia lawmakers are reacting to a spate of suspicious packages being delivered to Democrats, meet some Dodgers superfans, how to engage young voters.

Migrants who have caravanned to the U.S. border in the past, bringing dead celebrities back to life for holographic performances, spreading ashes in Disneyland.

Dodgers lose to Red Sox in game one of the World Series, the state of healthcare in SoCal's district 45 heading into the midterms, Prop 13 fairness.