Take Two

How forensics are performed on boat fires, Sexual harassment allegations against a Silver Lake restaurant owner, Walter Mosley's "Elements of Fiction."

The latest developments with the deadly Santa Cruz charter boat fire, The state of unions in California, A chat with celebritiy Indian-American chef Aarti Sequeira.

California's legislative deadline is approaching, Cal State University considers adding a year of math to its admission application, Luis Rodriguez talks about East LA gang life in "Always Running."

Video from Ring's Internet-connected doorbells is being used by law enforcement, More Millennial adults are living at home with their parents in CA.

LA City Controller says Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is failing, LADOT reports decline in parking citations, Downtown LA's Music Center Plaza reopens.

LA's homeless are tapping into fire hydrants to get fresh water, La Brea Tar Pits unveils new designs, the job with the highest growth rate in California.

How emergency officials plan for evacuations, Why some illegal pot shops are selling counterfeit cannabis, How cool roofs could help mitigate extreme heat.

Four in ten Republicans say they support President Trump's populist version of the GOP. So says a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Meanwhile, the San Diego GOP launches a news site of its own. Plus, a unique program at UC Merced has created a pipeline for first-generation American and students of color to careers in research.

What Chad Mayes learned about Californians' attitudes toward Republicans, California's emissions deal picks up new allies, history of waste management.

The endangered Chinook-Salmon's existence is in jeopardy, What it's like to kayak the LA River, The future of the Spider-Man franchise

Listeners share their lunar memories and how it shaped their life in SoCal, driving around Los Angeles with John Densmore, a preview of the 50th annual Comic-con.

Los Angeles reveals designs for LA River park, Apollo mission's history in Downey, Only in SoCal can you take the train with the sunset...and a song.

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva was one of the lieutenants at the LA County jail where group strip searches were conducted, Joshua Trees will suffer from climate change, Census Test Forms.

George Takei talks about his childhood in an American internment camp during WWII, Plus, NASA Engineer John Houboult's moon-landing innovation.

What's happening with the LA County Sheriff's Department under chief Alex Villanueva, How a new child trauma survey points to the mental health effects of negative childhood experiences, Why SoCal is losing its last orange grove.

California Coastal Commission decides if Oceano Dunes should still be available to off-road vehicles, Eagle Rock High School implements earthquake alert system.

What SoCal can expect if President Trump pursues immigration raids this weekend, free lunch programs for kids over the summer, Leimert Park's World Stage celebrates 30 years.

Shake Alerts could expand from L.A. to San Bernardino and Orange Counties, HBOMax streaming service, Governor Newsom signs natural hair legislation.

Tom Steyer enters the crowded Democratic field of presidential candidates, the pros and cons of earthquake insurance, a photographer documents the real Hollywood Boulevard.

Ridgecrest aftermath, Gov. Newsom backs legislation to hold utilities responsible for wildfire-related expenses, LA's Hollyhock House gets a special designation.

Earthquake preparedness tips following the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Ridgecrest, Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris square off, annual Pageant of the Masters returns to Laguna Beach.

U.S. Representative Judith Chu's tour of a detention center at the border, Mayor Garcetti's first six years in office, Fireworks' effects on animals.