Take Two

A gun violence survivor weighs in on the numerous mass shootings, How LA is fighting sex trafficking, Which food trends are likely to last in LA.

Researchers say there are four similarities among most mass shooters, How red flag laws work, What California is doing to prevent sea cliff erosion.

California says tax returns are the price for showing up on state primary ballots, future math and science educators get assist from CSU's, little free pantry.

Nearly half of California's private-sector workers have no retirement savings, restrictions to youth football, a look back on the battle of Santa Monica Bay.

SoCal residents react to Tuesday night's Democratic candidate debates, a look at dueling healthcare proposals, L.A.'s homelessness policies.

The new law that would require presidential candidates to submit their tax returns, plus a new project devoted the black experience in L.A.

An update on the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting plus how this situation may affect future large-scale events, how L.A. is curbing black child mortality.

Your weekly roundup on Golden State political news, three of the state's biggest utilities agreed to pay into a remediation fund, Bike helmet shopping 101.

California strikes a deal with four automakers on vehicle pollution standards, Lawsuit claims Independents are at a disadvantage.

What happens now that Robert Mueller has testified before Congress? How the CA DMV is addressing its many problems, A new natural gas power plant in Glendale?

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.

The startling rate of Black infant mortality, how Dodger Dogs came to be, the best things to do this weekend in Southern California.

What the Trump border policy reversal means for separated families, discovering Cerritos, joining the plastic straw revolution and a deep dive into where lottery money goes.

LAist relaunches as a local news source owned and operated by KPCC, potential new L.A. Clippers arena courts controversy, high housing costs affect some college students more than tuition.

CA employers struggle to lure workers due to high housing costs, a mortgage assistance program for six-figure applicants, why the NAACP partnered with Airbnb.

How superhero costumes are made for the movies, a talk with CA community college chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley, celebrating the World Cup around SoCal.

Boyle Heights is the center of an LADOT experiment to transform streets into temporary parks, L.A. celebrates its first Buster Keaton Day.

Single moms in L.A. disproportionately affected by high housing costs, a $5 million university donation is causing protests, WeHo's new Sunset Strip trolley.

How California can set the national neutral net standard, homeless services get expanded with toilets in Venice, the World Cup is still important in L.A.

Confusion over upcoming Koreatown election, Santa Monica considers new regulations for dockless scooters, Hotel Figueroa quietly reopens.

A local teacher experiments with grading students for effort, how the rise of Asian evangelicals could affect the November election, why SoCal's blue whales are recovering from population declines.