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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.

San Bernardino adopts program to reduce homicides, Boyle Heights workshop builds bridge between community and police, should 17-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Lawmakers push to expand financial aid for California college students, warding off the perils of working from home, "Kong" becomes king at the box office.

The politics behind Democrats' use of 'Trumpcare,' risks rise as the reservoir at Oroville fills up, and a preview of fun events this weekend in Southern California

How LA can tackle homelessness with Measure H funds, GOP abortion clause makes CA health insurance ineligible for subsidies, Descanso Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival

What's next for homelessness and pot local elections, why a day without women isn't possible for everyone and how to talk politics at work

What the GOP's healthcare plan could mean for California, Golden State biologists discover why pandas are black and white, new music with Tuesday Reviewsday

Attorney General Becerra on CA's "footprint on nation's capital", LA voters to chose Community College Board Trustees, class revives Aztec language, Nahuatl.

Bob Miller recalls 44 years as the voice of the LA Kings, why kids need death education and just how do you say Los Feliz?

Snapchat goes public raising concerns for L.A.'s Silicon Beach, what Attorney General Sessions could mean for California's pot industry, TV worth binge watching

Plans to expand California's health insurance programs, Measure S "eviction notice" mailer under Sheriff's cease-and-desist, Styled Side: movie merchandise sales

SoCal Jewish community centers among 30 bomb threats across US, impact of Trump's proposed military budget on California, old Nokia model brings users back to basics

LA's chase to host 2024 Olympics, KPCC's Human Voter Guide answers your March 7th ballot questions, examining diversity in Hollywood post Oscars.