Take Two

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.

New Pentagon report says military bases along the coast aren't acting fast enough on climate change, Law enforcement is engaging in Islamophobia on Facebook, M.G. Hennessey talks about "The Echo Park Castaways" book.

L.A. stands to lose affordable housing units, California's Air Resources Board launches Kicking Gas campaign, Superpower book explores wind energy.

All the highlights from this week's Democratic presidential debates, L.A. Gay rights movements leading up to Stonewall, Koreatown struggles with homelessness.

Unpacking the implications of the 2020 Census SCOTUS decision, A look at the growing homeless population in Koreatown, a few tips on coyotes.

How L.A. stands to be affected by a Supreme Court ruling on the citizenship question, CA law enforcement agencies prepare for body cam law taking effect July 1.

Los Angeles is suing the FAA over airplane noise from changing flight patterns into LAX, Nipsey Hussle's death inspires gang peace talks, "The Hills" returns.

The Committee for Greater LA offers "The Center" in Response to Homeless Crisis, UTLA President Wants Full Time School ...with Changes, the Cost of Being Californian

Take Two brings you a special edition of the LAist podcast 'Norco 80,' about the bank robbery that reshaped modern policing

State of Affairs: CA Budget and Rep. Kevin McCarthy's Control Trip, To Mask Up or Not?, Sup. Holly Mitchell Pushes for Universal Basic Income In LA County

How to Safely Reopen Schools, Why People are Still Hesitant to Go Maskless, More Fires in LA Homeless Encampments

What the State's Drought Declaration Means, How Schools are Helping Vaccinate Latino Teens, Gov Newsom Announces Multibillion Dollar Budget for Education

Gov. Newsom has Proposed putting $9 Billion Towards Homelessness, Look Into the Day of a Contact Tracer, Shortcomings of California's Cap-and-Trade Program

Gov. Newsom Announces New Round of Stimulus Checks, How Officials are Incentivizing People to Get Vaccinated, Rep. Ted Lieu Announces 21st Century Federal Writers Project

State of Affairs: John Cox's Recall Bear, Students Help Fight Warehouse Pollution in So Cal, Afraid of Needles? We Have Some Advice

Pediatrician Weighs in On COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids, Chula Vista Has a Big - and Controversial - Surveillance Program, How Neighborhood Pollution Can Affect Brain Development

NOAA Finds Climate Indeed Getting Hotter, LAUSD Will Stick to Start Mid-August Start, Hollywood Talent Agency ICM Accused of Hostile Work Environment

Legislation in Works to Bridge Digital Divide, How Carbon Vacuums Could Combat Climate Change, Race in LA: Being 'Black Enough'

The Likelihood Of Ever Reaching 'Herd Immunity' in the U.S., How to Socialize Again After Staying Home for A Year, Alamo Drafthouse will reopen Downtown