Take Two

LA's first responders remember those lost on Sept. 11; How Obama's decision on Syria will impact his presidential legacy; Rep. Barbara Boxer defines her position on Syria; Colorado Sens. Angela Giron and John Morse ousted in recall elections; Can the zeppelin-like Aeroscraft change the shipping industry?; Border technology contracts take new approach, plus much more.

Today, we'll talk about the feasibility of Russia's proposal for Syria and how Obama may respond in his remarks tonight. Then, Rep. Loretta Sanchez on the Syrian conflict; a new study checks up on inmates freed early under Prop 36; Which bills are on the docket this week for California lawmakers?; Justin St. Germain's vivid and gritty memoir 'Son of a Gun', plus much more.

How do investigators pinpoint the cause of a massive wildfire?; What role do life insurance payouts play in military suicides?; Illegal crossings increasingly deadly along south Texas border; Construction begins on cross-border bridge connecting Tijuana Airport with the US; 'Raising My Rainbow' highlights the challenges of raising a gender-creative child, plus much more.

Wildfires play a crucial role in seed dispersal; Immigration reform takes back seat to conflict in Syria; Juarez police investigate possible female vengeance killer targeting bus drivers; Head Start program for migrant farmworkers facing changes in growing season; Wayne Kramer brings music to inmates with Jail Guitar Doors USA program; The cross-border drug war through the lens of Hollywood, plus much more.

France: An unlikely ally for military action in Syria; How severe drought has worsened the conflict in Syria; What's behind the latest humid SoCal heatwave?; Fire's crucial role in seed dispersal; Apple and Samsung's war for the smartphone market; Etiquette Lesson: Advice for parents and kids navigating a new school year; Northern California county hopes to become the State of Jefferson

Today on the show we host an immigration reform roundtable with Ruben Barrales and Teresa Hernandez. Then, undocumented immigrant Sergio Garcia's fight to practice law in the U.S.; Dumpling house Din Tai Fung expands to Glendale, Costa Mesa; Chris's Collection: Celebrating 232 years of historical LA objects; Advocate for Tijuana deportees dies at 67, plus much more.

White House won't come after states that legalize pot; Why pandas in captivity are often 'reproductively incompetent'; Friday Flashback: Syria, immigration reform, Obamacare and more; Labor Day Travel: What to do if your flight is delayed; Zimmer calls for details on LAUSD's arts plan, plus much more.

Why Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons is spurring US action; Fast-food workers unite in nationwide protest for higher wages; Wal-Mart to extend insurance benefits to employees' domestic partners; Ask Emily about Obamacare: What happens when you turn 26?; How technology makes it easier to get caught in a lie; Low water deliveries from Mexico hurt Texas farmers, plus much more.

As Uber goes public its drivers go on strike, should state or individuals be compensated for their private data? The number of census offices slashed.

The latest on the Exide cleaning efforts, Veterans are protesting the renaming of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a visit to LA's Republique bakery.

How California will be affected by a lack of biodiversity in the future, California Highway Patrol fires officers for abusing overtime, Pho 79 wins a James Beard award.

The week in California politics, what to expect during this year's fire season, LA Metro pilots new system to help visually impaired navigate Union Station.

Infants and toddlers historically undercounted, California population growth has slowed to its lowest level in history, why some LA freeways have slowed.

LA City Council votes on sexual harassment policy, how LA's street vending system is working out for vendors, why so many bills aren't being heard.

Secretary of State Alex Padilla talks about California's role in the 2020 Census, the role of social media in terror attacks, the lack of caregivers for seniors.

More details on the Southern California terror plot that was thwarted, Manzanar survivors revisit the Japanese internment camp, John Singleton's LA legacy.

This week in California politics, a local man who served in Vietnam is finally being laid to rest, why so many L.A. elevators have expired inspection certificates.

A California bill pushes to strengthen current immunization laws, more seniors are working by necessity and choice, meet L.A. Poet Laureate Robin Coste Lewis.

The science behind measles, at the scene of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance day march in Glendale, opioid prescription guidelines.

Supreme Court takes up the citizenship question on the 2020 Census today, LAUSD budget could be improved with cost-cutting, Taiwanese street food in Highland Park.