Take Two

The city council voted 12 to 2 to cut $150 million from LAPD's budget, Gov. Newsom orders closure of LA restaurants and the city launches the LA Department of Civil and Human Rights.

Hugo's Tacos temporarily closes after conflicts with customers over wearing masks, why some people resist masks and Congresswoman Karen Bass on police reform.

LA County is considering budget cuts, how systemic racism is a pervasive issue in American life and John Horn on his podcast Hollywood,The Sequel.

Weekly California political news round-up, Hotel owners reopen for the first time since closures brought on by pandemic, Tom Papa ventures out on the road again.

Disney will remake Splash Mountain, Visit California releases standards for how to travel within the statement safely, summertime in the time of COVID.

Defunding the school district police, why suicide amongst Black youth is on the rise, police reform according to someone with decades of experience.

Longtime Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar was arrested by the FBI this morning, as coronavirus cases climb the state continues to reopen.

California's proposed budget gets an overhaul, how entertainment may change in the wake of the pandemic, how to go about police reform with Jorja Jeep.

A mandatory mask order from Governor Newsom could cause a clash with local authorities, millions of Americans observe Juneteenth today and what to do this weekend.

SCOTUS ruled to continue DACA for now, KPCC's Austin Cross reflects on lessons he was taught about living while Black and we learn about a new VR game about race.

California will be the first state in the country to mandate later school start times, Native Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.

The latest updates on the Saddleridge and Sandalwood fires, The week in Califonia politics, How air quality is being affected in fire areas.

How Santa Ana winds are affecting the Los Angeles area, How fans are reacting to L.A. Dodgers loss to the Washington Nationals, and when Space X will be sending NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

How various entities are being affected by the power outages in Northern California, LAUSD releases its standardized test scores.

LA City Controller Ron Galperin audits HHH and finds zero units have been built, Santa Ana winds are expected to kick up Thursday, California is poised to enact rent cap bill.

Governor Newsom has signed 22 wildfire laws, Many people of Chinese and South Asian descent are being evicted in Chinatown, Disneyland Stars Wars Galaxy's Edge hits and misses.

This week in Golden State politics, LAX changes location for Uber and Lyft Pickups, Cannabis Cafe opens in West Hollywood.

Why LA is voiding 2 million warrants and court citations, How car tires are contributing to microplastics in the ocean, Reintroducing LA's formerly most famous woman, Mabel Walker Willebrandt.

How California is affected by the FCC's net neutrality ruling, A Coachella Valley date farmer tries to rebrand a fruit: the date.

California's new two-year institution Calbright College opens today, LA considers Casitas Lofts luxury apartment development along LA River.

What happens now that Forever 21 says it's declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy? LA County Board of Supervisors will vote on funding for LA Sheriff's Department.

Reactions to the whistleblower complaint and impeachment inquiry into President Trump, Pasadena Unified School District announces closure of three elementary schools, Musso & Frank celebrates 100 years.