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Packs of teens go on robbery spree in Hollywood; Santa Monica parters with state to improve work conditions at nail salons; US offers 'athlete' visas to League of Legends video game players; Home Run Derby viewers critical of ESPN reporter's bilingual interviews, plus much more.

Trayvon Martin rallies spur vandalism, arrests; Top Zetas cartel leader captured in Mexico; Is Gavin Newsom stuck in political purgatory as California's lt. governor?; Tracing Oscar Grant's last day in 'Fruitvale Station'; Why aren't quinoa growers keeping up with rising demand? Plus much more.

What does the Zimmerman verdict mean for race relations in the U.S.?; Talking about the Zimmerman verdict with your kids; The man behind the Spanish-language radio show, 'Piolín por la Mañana'; Study: Fracking in Salton Sea area triggers earthquakes; Beachcombing: SoCal's geologic history, as told by the sand; New abortion regulations impact the US-Mexico border, plus much more.

Today we'll get an update on day 4 of the Pelican Bay State Prison hunger strike. Then, Texas laws spur underground world of flea-market abortions; A new UN report shows that Mexico has surpassed the US as most obese country; Pentagon may reduce danger pay for nearly 56,000 troops, plus much more.

Is immigration reform bill headed for a slow death in the House?; Gay rights group plans state-by-state same-sex marriage fight; CrowdShake: Using smartphones to predict quakes and save lives; Nebraska researchers developing faster test for concussions, plus much more.

Many lawsuits likely to follow Asiana Airlines accident; Do background checks on ammunition sales work?; How US casino owners made Macau into the world's gambling Mecca; CA prisoners resume hunger strike to protest treatment; How the brain creates the 'buzz' needed to spread ideas; Picture This: Photographer David Guttenfelder and the plight of the songbird; Jay-Z's album release sparks privacy concerns, and much more.

Take Two looks at the latest on the Asiana flight 214 crash, Congress resets to tackle student loans and immigration reform, and we preview the new film "A Girl and a Gun"

What to make of Morsi's overthrow in Egypt; Pope John Paul II becomes a saint; Friday Flashback: Crisis in Egypt, U.S. jobs and more; Edward Snowden's hacker training; A tool to prevent sexual assault in Egypt; Preparing for the royal baby; Congress' plan to increase student loan interest rates.

Today on the show, we start with the recent slew of meningitis deaths in LA County. Then, the CDC releases a new report on the dangers of liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Plus, a MLB player faces stigma about taking paternity leave, a proposal to split California into 6 states is close to getting on a ballot, how difficult is it for military personnel to get mental health help, and the women behind the intricate details on the costumes in "Game Of Thrones" talks about her process.

Today on the show, we'll start with the latest in the trial of an SoCal Iraqi man accused of killing his wife. Then, Ft. Hood military base in Texas suffers a second tragic shooting less than 5 years. Plus, a California lawmaker calls for more sanctions against Russia, landslide science is not connecting to county planning in Washington State, why are NFL cheerleaders paid less then minimum wage, plus much more.

Today, we'll start with analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling, which removed federal limits on campaign contributions. Plus, how would a minimum wage hike help California families? Then, the U.S. battles Mexico in one of the last matches before 2014's World Cup, Rick and Kay Warren try to improve Christian churches' handling of mental illness, a new study says kids with lice don't have to miss school, plus much more.

The LA City Council is expected to vote on a controversial new trash collection policy. Then, we'll have an update on the Leland Yee case. Plus, Dodgers fans without Time Warner Cable have yet to be able to watch a game on the new SportsNet LA channel, we'll take a look at how much it costs to propose at baseball stadiums throughout the U.S., Mac DeMarco, St. Vincent, Jimmer and Death have new music out, and much more.

Today is the last day to sign up for the Affordable Care Act without being penalized. But what happens if you miss the deadline? Then, a series of earthquakes spurs Californians to think about their preparedness. Are you ready for the 'Big One"? Plus, A new study looks at the effects of the "dumb jock" stereotype on young athletes, some say the #CancelColbert outrage is overblown, a new climate report has more bad news, and musician Moses Sumney joins the show.

Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about the 5-year FBI investigation that lead to the arrest of State Sen. Leland Yee. Then, John Rabe introduces us to Philippe Vergne, the new director at MOCA. Plus, how Filipinos contributed to the farmworkers' movement, Dave Wakeling of The English Beat stops by to play some tunes, bartenders are struggling amid a lime shortage and more.

Today on the show we'll begin with a look at the FBI sweep of California Senator Leland Yee and Raymond 'Shrimp Boy' Chow. Then, new legislation could bring universal preschool to California. Plus, officials want to make Venice safer, but could changes kill the culture? Could medical marijuana ease PTSD symptoms? Plus much more.

Today on the show, Obama extends the deadline for ACA enrollment to mid-April. Then, a joint effort between the U.S. and Mexico hopes to revitalize the Colorado River Delta. Plus, our weekly roundup of the latest in sports, Chinook salmon begin their journey to the sea via truck, San Bernardino Airport hopes to woo international travelers and much more.

On Tuesday Take Two will talk about the plans Disney has to buy Maker Studios, which creates video content for millenials. Also, the show will discuss if overprotecting kids causes them to be less creative and more fearful. Take Two will also talk to a former NAACP president who is trying to create more opportunities for people of color in the tech industry. And it's Tuesday Reviewsday so the show will take a look at the latest in music.

On Monday Take Two discusses the trend of DUIs rising among certain groups of women. Also, what effect do Michelle Obama and her style have in the U.S. and in China? Take Two will talk about Storybook houses that are scattered throughout Los Angeles and look like something from a fairy tale. And KPCC goes "On the Lot" to discuss the latest in film.

On Friday Take Two will discuss the looming deadline to sign up for healthcare. We'll also talk about the grim sleeper, one of LA's most notorious killers, who is back in the headlines again. Also, controversy is brewing over who gets the naming rights to a Yosemite peak. We'll discuss the latest Muppets movie with writer Nick Stoller. And since it's Friday it's time for Friday Flashback.