Take Two

Republican leaders sign pro-gay marriage brief ahead of Supreme Court vote. Plus, we look back at what we've learned in the year since the Trayvon Martin shooting, copyright laws mean we need a new 'Happy Birthday' song, and much more.

Today on the show, we'll have an Oscar recap with Rebecca Keegan of the LA Times. We'll also speak with a writer on the show 'Family Guy,' who helped pen Seth MacFarlane's Oscar bits. Then, the Supreme Court weighs genetic privacy rules, Deep Fernandes reports on California's new grade to ease 4-year-olds into, Kindergarten and much more.

The LAUSD school board race is heating up and making national headlines. Plus, what makes a good or bad Oscar speech? Patt Morrison weighs in. Then, Kevin Ferguson profiles an Academy Awards orchestra member and a musician struggling to find work in the movies, and much more.

Reporter Brian Watt has a story about the Westmore Hollywood make-up family. Plus, the Supreme Court refuses to block immigrants' deportation, Steve Proffitt hits the road in the new Tesla S, Palm Springs Modernism week highlights mid-century architecture, and much more

OC police are still looking into the reasons why a 20-year-old OC resident went on a shooting spree on Tuesday. Then, closing arguments begin in the Bell corruption trial, environmental experts ask whether we should learn to adapt to climate change rather than change it, Pakistanis take issue with cultural inaccuracies in 'Zero Dark Thirty', how much is an Oscar worth for an actor's career, and much more.

California illegal gun confiscation initiative gains notice nationwide. Plus, how much does it cost to get an Academy Award nomination? KCET's Chris Clarke reports that solar energy has its own set of toxic side effects, Somali-Americans plan to return home to help rebuild, and much more.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss died today at the age of 80, we'll take a look at his life and career. Then, Kitty Felde reports about how immigration reform will affect kids in foster care, Kevin Sites's new book reveals what soldiers won't say about their experiences, a Harvard researcher claims calorie couts on nutrition labels may be way off, and much more.

The shock wave from a large meteor over Western Russia shatters windows and nerves. Plus, Pamela Anderson unwittingly helps a promote a company accused to running a $30 million stock scam, Tess Vigeland finds out when it's legal to pick your neighbor's fruit trees, Deepa Fernandes reports that less than half of American babies are breastfed at six months, and much more.

The LA Archdiocese quietly added two-dozen new names to its list of members suspected of abuse. Then, new research shows lovers' heartbeats match up when they're together, an online auction is selling off Joey Ramone's private record collection, the Dinner Party guys are back with more weekend conversation fodder and much more.

We'll update you on the latest on the Christopher Dorner incident. Plus, we'll pick apart President Obama's State of the Union address and take a look at how Marco Rubio's bilingual speech marks GOP's new effort to reach out to Latinos. Then, NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg donates $1 million to LA school board election, why Sriracha is so popular among Americans and much more.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is out, what might this change if anything? A new Veteran's affairs chair, LAUSD teachers marched, but will they strike?

What's happening in state politics this week, an interview with the potential new chair of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, La Tuna Canyon Road safety improvement.

LA Department of Children and Family Services responds to Anthony Avalos grand jury documents, CA Air Resources Board new mandates, Amy Schumer's new clothing line.

Zillow now offers a cash-purchase option for some home sellers, how sustainable is a new Tejon Ranch housing development, Dear LA tells the city's history through letters and diary entries.

USC sets up a new hotline in the wake of its gynecologist scandal, why Harvard University is investing in Paso Robles vineyards, new labeling for romaine lettuce.

How the FBI raid of City Councilman Jose Huizar's office could affect DTLA's revitalization, a visit to the Disgusting Food Museum.

Direct Relief in Santa Barbara has a new sustainable backup power system in case of emergencies, California will require solar on new homes in 2020.

How rain is affecting Malibu's burn areas, how to drive in the rain, L.A. proposes vegan protein requirement for live entertainment venues and movie theaters.

Even when built with fire-resistant materials new homes can burn, how to assemble a low-cost go bag for emergencies, Tuesday Reviewsday.

The latest on a possible LAUSD strike, who is newly elected LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the latest news from Hollywood.

The Los Angeles Unified School District campus that has the most homeless students, packaging waste and prepared meal delivery services, highlights from the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.

What comes after the death of the 710 freeway project, smoke is bad for your health but here are the longterm effects, a preview of the L.A. autoshow.