Take Two

A Southern California cold snap threatens citrus farming, plus, we take a look at L.A.'s first public fruit orchard. Then, California's prison realignment causes dangerous row of dominoes at local level, a California judge will rule if a 12-year-old boy guilty of murdering neo-Nazi father two years ago, the Los Angeles Kings skate back on the ice, and much more.

Vice President Joe Biden is meeting with film and game industries to talk gun violence. Plus, Saturday marks the 3-year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake. We check in with the ongoing relief effort there. Then, Ventura County strawberry farmers fight frost, Chinese tourism skyrockets in the U.S. and much more.

California Governor Jerry Brown will release his new budget proposal today. Will is help shrink the state's deficit? Then, an autopsy on NFL star Junior Seau shows he suffered from a brain disease caused by head trauma. The Oscar noms are out, who came out on top and who got snubbed? Then, Anglers reel in thousands of 'red devil' jumbo squid in Orange County, we run down the top LA-based crime movies, a San Juan Capistrano woman is fighting to save her beloved dinosaur statue and much more.

According to a new report, 2012 was the hottest year on record for the U.S. On the other side of the world, Australia has been suffering from a longterm heat wave and dangerous brush fires. Then, Latin American countries are reconsidering the legalization of marijuana after similar measures get voted through in the U.S. A new article explains how Tide detergent became a hot commodity in the drug trade. Florida readies for it's annual Python Challenge, where hunters from all over the country compete to rid the Everglades of the overpopulous Burmese Python, plus much more.

A new CA bill proposes the strict tracking of all bullets and shotgun shells sold in the state. Plus, a judge rules that names in the LA archdiocese sex abuse files should be public. Then, 'Awesome Tapes From Africa' blog transports obscure tunes beyond Africa's borders, the Mars500 experiment is over...How did the six volunteers fare during 500 days of solitude? Plus much more.

Kids at LAUSD campuses return to school today for the first time since the Newtown shootings. Have enhanced security measures been put in place yet? Plus, we'll check in with students and parents as they arrive to school. Plus, a new study shows classroom design can have an affect on kids' grades. Then, school citations remain high despite reforms, gadgets and gimmicks take center stage at Consumer Electronics Show, and much more.

Will policy chief Michele Flournoy be the first female secretary of defense? Plus, depictions of torture in 'Zero Dark Thirty' prompt a Senate inquiry; A biofuel-carrying train crosses the US-Canada border, reaping fraudulent carbon credit rewards; San Diego's water supply is evolving because of new demand and a massive desalination project in the works, plus much more.

The 113th Congress is to be sworn in today, ushering in 14 new faces. Then, what issues are ahead for California in 2013? President Obama's new immigration policy could ease separation time for immigrants and their American families, and dialect experts convene in Boston for a conference about the development and new trends in American English, plus much more.

Today we take a look at what's next in the wake of a fiscal cliff deal. Plus, an economist theorizes that the U.S. is nearing an end to a period of growth that began in the 18th century; LA County animal shelters managed to not euthanize any healthy animals in December; Scientists are working to save endangered frogs from a deadly fungus, plus much more.

Can our power grid handle the Southern California heat? One listeners harrowing journey from Mexico, the annoying parrots of Pasadena.

A cluster of iconic downtown structures is seeking historic monument status in the face of demolition, recounting an immigration journey, hate crimes on the rise.

The fires raging in Southern California, past immigrants tell the story of how they made it to America, the Asian love affair with hip-hop.

The first segment of our ongoing series: conversations from L.A.'s kitchens, smog was first discovered in L.A. 75 years ago, ideas for what to do this weekend.

Elon Musk is running a school out of his SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, how to keep your pet cool in the heat, 88 Cities takes a tour of San Fernando.

Keeping safe from fires on the Fourth of July, SoCal brewers are now adding THC to their beer, Comedian Jimmy O. Yang explains "How to American."

A day in the life with a California immigrant attorney, find out what to do about illegal fireworks in your neighborhood, LeBron James joins the Lakers.

The impact of this week's Supreme Court rulings on California, a final tour of the Los Angeles Times building downtown, what to do this weekend.

Huntington Beach Police will start testing drones this summer, California's internet privacy bill, U.S. Soccer works to create a bigger youth pipeline.

The U.S. Supreme Court today dealt a blow to labor unions, LAPD chief Charlie Beck retires, Lebron James has until this Friday to decide if he'll be a free agent.

The death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos raises questions about DCFS, California appellate court reconsiders assisted suicide law, new music out this week.

The latest on a California facility housing immigrant children separated from their parents, recapping Mexico vs. Korea, a dino expert breaks down Jurassic World.