Take Two

California schools consider limits on charter schools, we look at the health effects of financial elder abuse, and reveal sunscreens that actually work.

New poll shows California Democrats are split over what they want, homeless veteran numbers hold steady and West Hollywood street vendors approved for PRIDE.

How many of LA's homeless are from LA, City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposes motion to ban drivers from idling their cars for more than 2 minutes, undecided voters.

The latest in the lawsuit concerning the L.A. Sheriff's Department Brady List, Voters defeat Measure EE, the latest news from Hollywood.

LA's new homeless numbers are out today, the Michelin Guide's California edition includes a section for LA, Hola Mexico Festival celebrates Mexican film.

Democrats head to San Francisco for their annual convention, Laurel Canyon music doc "Echo in the Canyon," What to do in SoCal this weekend.

U.S. Representative Adam Schiff reacts to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement, The Dreamt Land covers the history of LA's water addiction, LA Zine Fest.

A recent festival looked at what it means to be Armenian American, the latest news out of Hollywood, a mother recounts her experiences with colorism.

Will banning turns on red lights help reduce pedestrian fatalities, how realistic is Pre-K for all, San Clemente's efforts to reduce homelessness.

The science of the politics of LA County's decision to reopen schools, tracking hate against Asian Americans, who's gunning to be California's new Attorney General

The Senate votes to proceed with second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, plus NTSB find that Kobe Bryant's helicopter crashed after pilot became disoriented in the clouds.

What to expect when the impeachment process kick off for a second time; Sup. Holly Mitchell talks about vaccine equity, looking back on the Sylmar Quake.

We discuss, the battle between Congressman Kevin McCarthy and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pending vaccination eligibility for Child Care providers and the new documentary 'Framing Britney Spears'.

Today we discuss the ramifications what could be next for LA's Homeless, examine the complex vaccine rollout process, and talk about the new documentary about the band SPARKS.

There's a LOT of Californians headed to Washington, LA's only Black-Owned birthing center, and we look back at the hashtag that launched a referendum on racial equity in Hollywood.

Kevin Faulconer launches campaign for California governor, pediatrician weighs in on kids, COVID-19, and schools, the lead Night Stalker detective speaks

California balances speed vs. equity in vaccine rollout, community advocate weighs in on police and social justice reform, Derrick Spiva Jr. composes his latest piece for a pandemic

The week in California politics, answering questions about that second dose of the vaccine, and music to take help you decompress from the stresses of this week.

Take Two devotes an hour to LAist's Racism 101 Project to help answer people's questions about race and facilitate conversation.

LA Supervisor Janie Hahn talks about why it's ok to reopen outdoor dining, California energy secretaries respond to Biden climate plan, Selena gets a podcast.

LA will be hit hard by rain this week, plus an audit of the state's unemployment agency finds it woefully unprepared for recession, restaurants react to re-opening