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.

L.A. County Board of Supervisors puts the brakes on men's central jail demolition, recent rains have helped to alleviate the drought, Desert X art show.

California politics round-up, electric vehicles lose some of their charge when temperatures drop, a singer-songwriter finds inspiration in riding the Greyhound bus.

New federal rules could affect who is eligible to get a green card, LA County Bicycle Coalition's new executive director, your earthquake questions answered.

SoCal Representative Pete Aguilar is working on a bipartisan deal to keep the government open, lessons learned from a month without single-use plastics.

How immigration courts are dealing with a backlog in cases, SoCal's finest Filipino cuisine, a super bloom might be coming to Anza-Borrego this spring.

With big storms comes a big risk of mudflows, pollutants and trash washed into our waterways, one group that's making hiking more accessible.

California's lawmakers dominate U.S. House committees, sexual harassment claims against the L.A. Police Department, L.A. Rams fans talk Super Bowl.

How Joshua Tree prepares for another closure, a Honduran mother is reunited with the child that was separated from her at the border, foster care and college prep.

Valley to west side in 15 minutes, there's a rising meth problem in Tijuana, we want to hear from the biggest Los Angeles Rams fans!

The LA County Supervisors to vote on reinstatement of Sheriff's Deputy Carl Mandoyan, Soul food in Los Angeles, teachers talk about what their students taught them.

Reviewing Governor Newsom's budget plans, a preview of the Sundance Film Festival, fact-checking President Trump's claims about drug trafficking.

Will L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti run for president? TSA agents are feeling the pain of the protracted partial government shutdown, the Marie Kondo effect in L.A.