Take Two

Today on the show, we'll discuss the LA City Council's decision to regulate e-cigs, and learn about how they work. Then, how can law enforcement better deal with mentally ill homeless people? Also, Mexican drug cartels are infiltrating the avocado farming industry, Emily Bazar discusses how Covered California will work for both legal and non-legal immigrants, and much more.

Today on the show, KPCC health reporter Stephanie O'Neill helps define those often-confusing health insurance terms. Then, local scientists are on the hunt for missing DDT off the coast if Palos Verdes. A judge's ruling in the Detroit bankruptcy may have a ripple effect on public pensions in California. The curious case of the missing Spanish-language radio show, El Mandril. Slate's Emily Yoffe offers her advice for the holidays and a photographer turns his lens on the cinema scene in Afghanistan.

Colombian president Juan Miguel Santos visits the White House; Cyber Monday sales break records; 'Junkyard Planet' traces our trash's epic journey around the world; The battle of the Hollywood trade mags; Tuesday Reviewsday: Khari Mateen, Solange Knowles, and more

Today on the show we'll discuss Pope Francis's latest comments against trickle-down economics. Then, inside the secret Guantanamo facility called Penny Lane, we meet an East LA school that teaches gratitude every day, A new album celebrates the mash-up of Jewish and Latin music, plus much more.

How is California's economy faring compared to the rest of the United States? How big data is transforming the way employers hire and fire, recovered Nazi looted-art to be donated to LACMA, Getting to know LA's powerful labor leader Maria Elena Durazo, Some of LA's top chefs give their Thanksgiving cooking tips, Tuesday Reviewsday: Billie Joe Armstrong & Norah Jones, Glen Hansard, and more.

Today on the show, we check in with the local Iranian community about the US-Iran nuclear deal. Then, we take a look at whether successful viral marketing equals profits, children's librarian for the LA Public Library recommends the best kids books for 2013, study shows that even those with superior recall can have false memories, North Korea's relationship with the crystal meth trade and much more.

Three women graduate from Marine Corps infantry training for the first time in history. Then, Sony Entertainment announces cuts and a shift of focus from film to TV, BMW debuts all electric i3 at LA Auto Show, Artists and DJs unite to raise support for Typhoon Haiyan victims, Jimmy Au of Beverly Hills focuses on finding the right clothes for shorter men, plus much more.

Today on the show we'll start with the California legislative analyst's office projecting a budget surplus for the state. Plus, Alabama posthumously pardons the Scottsboro Boys. A new immigration policy gives hope to undocumented military dependents, a federal consumer protection bureau fines a payday lender $19 million, a preview of the Latin Grammys and much more.

Cranston fire at only 3 percent containment, believe it or not...there is such a thing as monsoon season, it's so hot you can cook meals on your car's dashboard.

Updates from the scene of the Idyllwild and Yosemite fires, a history of California's emission standard, searching for a hot dog that is "Los Angeles incarnate."

LAPD releases body cam footage of the Trader Joes Silverlake standoff, Pasadena explores converting motels into affordable housing, our latest series Parks and Trek.

Temperatures are creeping again and Angelenos are sweating, Santa Monica tries to regulate those rentable electric scooters, the future is cannabis workspaces.

Looking back at the legacy of food-writing icon Jonathan Gold, local businesses report more activity now that Highway 1 has reopened, another heat wave could mean trouble for the power grid

Covered California rates will increase more than 8 percent next year, Russia-U.S. dealings could have an impact on CA politics, California struggles to accommodate refugees.

New report finds some national parks are as smoggy as major cities, how Torrance became SoCal's brewery capital, what to expect from this year's Comic-Con.

LGBT people may be denied the right to adopt children, SoCal has one of the most diverse bee populations on the planet, tips to stay safe when hiking.

Who are the Proud Boys? As Disneyland celebrates its anniversary, we "Eat Like Walt." Meet the all-girl skate collective GRLSWIRL.

Why CA dems endorsed Kevin De León over Dianne Feinstein, Native American tribes' ongoing repatriation claims, an exhibit dedicated to the 710 freeway.

Driverless cars might actually shave time off commutes, local Croat and French fans weigh in on the World Cup, one city battles to help black infants survive.

Will Compton residents face big price hikes for their water? Ventura’s homeless shelter may lead the way. The first double-decker, all-electric bus on the continent.