Take Two

We look at who might step into Pope Benedict XVI's shoes after he leaves his post. Then, a look at the rising popularity of Pentecostalism among Latinos, Josie Huang reports on military vets working in Hollywood, a SoCal group uses lasers to make 3D models of California's missions, and much more.

Pope Benedict XVI, 85, announced his resignation, citing waning physical and mental strength. Then, we look at the status of the hunt for fugitive Christopher Dorner, Connie Rice talks about race relations within the LAPD, safety concerns surface as discount buses boom in Los Angeles, military veterans join forces to take on Hollywood, and much more.

Former LAPD chief Bill Bratton joins the show to talk about the hunt for fugitive Christopher Dorner. Then, we look at LA cop culture, Rob Lowe joins the show to talk about his latest film, 'Knife Fight," Vanessa Romo reports on how school principals who fail to report abuse are rarely prosecuted, Sanden Totten reports on this year's technical Oscars, Rob Lowe on his latest political acting stint in 'Knife Fight,' and much more.

Today, we'll check in with the latest on the manhunt for a suspect who shot two LAPD officers. Then, how Vee-Jay Records brought the Beatles to America 50 years ago today, D.C. and Hollywood team up to pass mental health legislation, and much more.

Today, we'll look at the U.S. Postal Service's decision to end Saturday delivery. Can this move help the struggling agency? Then, Corey Moore reports on a two-mom family hoping that the Boy Scouts' the no-gays policy will end, Gov. Rick Perry urges California businesses to consider the Lone Star state, behind-the-scenes with Executive Chef at the Staples Center, and much more.

Today we take a look at the latest immigration reform news. Then, Southern California troop leaders say eliminating ‘no-gay’ policy could revitalize Boy Scout programs, Peter Hook recounts Joy Division's short history in 'Unknown Pleasures', California’s highest court could clear legal haze on marijuana shops, we look at the strange and secretive life of In-N-Out's billionaire heiress Lynsi Torres, and much more.

A former LA priest suspected of child abuse left the LA archdiocese for a job with the LAUSD. Plus, we take a look at the now-shuttered church-run treatment center for troubled priests, we find out why SoCal farmers are turning away from avocados for a less water-dependent crop, A Martinez hosts a panel about brain injury and contact sports, plus much more.

Newly released priest files show key church figures conspired to hide child abuse from police. Then, a UCLA vocal coach helps nervous pop stars nail the National Anthem at the Super Bowl and other sporting events, Ben Bergman reports that the OC and Navy oppose adding Trestles and San Onofre surf beaches to Historic Register, Southern California companies betting millions on Super Bowl ads, plus much more.

The New York Times says Chinese hackers broke into its computer systems over a story about a wealthy Chinese leader. Then, will Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's departure open a door to D.C. for outgoing L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa? Plus, the Pentagon is stepping up cyber security efforts, Matt DeBord takes a look at struggling Inland Empire cities, we find out why sticking to a New Year's resolution is so difficult and much more.

Garrett McNamara may have broken a world record for surfing a giant, 100-foot wave in Portugal. Then, Gabby Giffords and the NRA's Wayne LaPierre testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about gun violence, what will immigration reform mean for gay American citizens and their foreign partners, the L.A. Dodgers and Time Warner Cable reach deal for new channel, plus much more.

A look at the latest battle for Uber in California, a review of the ESPYS, the Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest.

President Obama to visit prisoners, a look at the 'sandwich' generation, the LA woman behind the Women's World Cup 'sheagle' outfit.

The landmark deal on Iran's nuclear program, a possible end to the ban on transgender people in the military, New Horizons makes its closest approach to Pluto.

The search for escaped Mexican drug lord El Chapo, why the drought is behind closures of a trail at Joshua Tree, the Minions' influence on fashion.

A chef in Los Angeles makes North African tacos, Trump's relationship with the GOP gets complicated, and people debate recycling waste water from oil drilling.

The Army says it plans to cut 40,000 troops in the next two years, the capabilities of hackers, crowdfunding untapped scientific ideas.

Census data shows Latinos now outnumber whites as the largest ethnic group in California, the CDC says heroin use has doubled since 2002, the latest sports news.

Bill Cosby admits to obtaining drugs to give to women, a browser blocker that lets you filter out election coverage, how women are doing in Top 40 music.

A roundtable discussion about the drought with three California farmers, how water rights work in the West, the latest news in the film industry.

How feminism is defined today, a look at the future for the Los Angeles Lakers with President Jeanie Buss, a preview of the Women's World Cup Final.

President Obama says embassies will open in the U.S. and Havana, African American ballerina Misty Copeland takes top job in dance, Harvard's transgender swimmer.