Take Two

Reporter Adam Burke tells us why President Obama's decision to hold his immigration speech in Las Vegas is crucial. Then, Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks with Patt Morrison, a gay former Boy Scout reflects on his experience in the organization, the 'Starbucks of Taiwan' comes to LA and we debut our new theme song, produced by Ozomatli, plus much more.

A bi-partisan group of senators unveils plans for immigration reform. Then, San Bernardino, already in trouble, now searches for new manager, the California Report's Mina Kim reports on how gun violence may become a public health issue, and a new book explores how "Tinkerers" made America great, and much more.

Today, we look at China's role in California's economy, and why labor unions are still going strong in the U.S. Then, Trader Joe's raises the price of Two-Buck Chuck wine, the teen publication L.A. Youth is closing its doors after 25 years, and much more.

Today we'll take a look at California Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address with KPCC's Julie Small, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez and more. Then, Part three of our series on bilingual education profiles two families with different experiences when it comes to teaching their kids two languages. Ben Bergman reports on Syrian-Americans in the OC who are working to help refugees in their homeland, and much more.

A U.S. Appeals Court rules that marijuana should remain a class-one drug, disputing its medical benefits. Plus, the Pentagon plans to help Mexico take down drug cartels like al-Qaida insurgents. Then, we bring you part two of our bilingual child series, we talk about the fight between California cheese makers and dairy farmers, and much more.

Today, we take a look at part one of the Lance Armstrong/Oprah Winfrey interview. Then, can Congress save the struggling U.S. Postal Service? John C. Reilly goes country with a little help from his friends Becky Stark and Tom Brosseau, and we take a further look at the intersection of a pregnant woman's civil liberties and the rights of the fetus. Plus the Friday Flashback and your Weekend Alibi.

How do California's strict gun laws match up with President Obama's 23 executive order for gun control? Then, Oakland, California is caught in a turmoil of gun violence because of a gang feud. We also look at the rich history of the Presidential inaugurations and the role music plays in ushering the President into office. Plus much, much more.

This morning, President Obama and VP Joe Biden announce their plans to curb gun violence. Even though California already has some of the strictest gun laws, some lawmakers are working harder to curb gun violence. Then, a researcher calls for a change to Scrabble's point system, an L.A. photographer documents prison inmates' 'Re-Entry' into society, and much more.

Lance Armstrong reportedly admitted to doping in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, though details are not yet public. Will this big score for Oprah give her struggling cable network, OWN, a boost? Severe air pollution in Beijing, China is causing a frenzy in the state-run media, plus much more.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's ongoing feud with President Trump, plus California lawmakers reach a deal on police use of force.

California proposes legislation to curb young people from vaping flavored tobacco, electric delivery trucks start rolling into LA, Atwater Village prepares residents for potential LA River flooding.

Port of LA will start testing hydrogen-powered trucks, the latest in Hollywood's boycott against Georgia, taste testing meatless tacos.

Medical scientists say marijuana advertising misrepresents potential health benefits, an interview with LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner.

Heal the Bay's River Report Card rates 27 freshwater recreation areas on water safety, Kamala Harris introduces plan to eliminate gender pay disparity.

The Trump administration kills California high-speed rail funding, CA legislature considers extending statute of limitations for domestic violence charges, Preserve OC hosts Joseph Eichler home tour.

How immigration could change under a merit-based system, what's next for PG&E now that CAL Fire says it's responsible for the 2018 Camp Fire.

Jackie Goldberg wins District 5 open seat on LA Unified School District Board, Disney takes over the Hulu streaming service, Little Willie G cruises Whittier Blvd.

SoCal Edison plans to turn the power off during severe weather, the results of a longitudinal pre-K study shows lasting effects of education, LAPD tasers.

Voters will decide between two candidates to fill a vacant seat on the LAUSD board, remembering Doris Day, how feeding seaweed to cows helps the environment.

The week in California politics, LA restaurants embrace the carbon neutral food movement, Dandelions experiential art pop up.

How San Bernardino County is addressing increased homelessness, seniors are the fastest-growing part of the homeless population in LA County, "Tell them, I am."