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.

Elon Musk unveils new underground tunnel in the city of Hawthorne, LAUSD teachers are poised to strike, Why L.A. has so many influencers.

Roughly one in 10 buildings in California are in highest-risk fire zones, how will a partial government shutdown affect the state? The latest homeless count numbers.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is out, what might this change if anything? A new Veteran's affairs chair, LAUSD teachers marched, but will they strike?

What's happening in state politics this week, an interview with the potential new chair of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, La Tuna Canyon Road safety improvement.

LA Department of Children and Family Services responds to Anthony Avalos grand jury documents, CA Air Resources Board new mandates, Amy Schumer's new clothing line.

Zillow now offers a cash-purchase option for some home sellers, how sustainable is a new Tejon Ranch housing development, Dear LA tells the city's history through letters and diary entries.

USC sets up a new hotline in the wake of its gynecologist scandal, why Harvard University is investing in Paso Robles vineyards, new labeling for romaine lettuce.

How the FBI raid of City Councilman Jose Huizar's office could affect DTLA's revitalization, a visit to the Disgusting Food Museum.

Direct Relief in Santa Barbara has a new sustainable backup power system in case of emergencies, California will require solar on new homes in 2020.

How rain is affecting Malibu's burn areas, how to drive in the rain, L.A. proposes vegan protein requirement for live entertainment venues and movie theaters.

Even when built with fire-resistant materials new homes can burn, how to assemble a low-cost go bag for emergencies, Tuesday Reviewsday.

The latest on a possible LAUSD strike, who is newly elected LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the latest news from Hollywood.