Take Two

This week in California politics, a local man who served in Vietnam is finally being laid to rest, why so many L.A. elevators have expired inspection certificates.

A California bill pushes to strengthen current immunization laws, more seniors are working by necessity and choice, meet L.A. Poet Laureate Robin Coste Lewis.

The science behind measles, at the scene of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance day march in Glendale, opioid prescription guidelines.

Supreme Court takes up the citizenship question on the 2020 Census today, LAUSD budget could be improved with cost-cutting, Taiwanese street food in Highland Park.

The Burning Man arts festival could be subject to some new rules, L.A.'s straws on request law takes effect, the state of LA's recyclables.

Continuing analysis of the Mueller Report, City Attorney Mike Feuer explains his decision to sue an illegal pot shop, finding nature by hiking Franklin Canyon.

Los Angeles and Mexico City celebrate 50 years as sister cities, the history of the boysenberry begins with the Knott family in Buena Park.

We look at what Governor Gavin Newsom has done during his first 100 days in office, marijuana is legal in 10 states but is still forbidden in the military, taste testing the new Dodger Stadium menu items.

The legality of sanctuary cities, where Los Angeles's economy stands according to two experts, the side of Coachella you don't hear about.

What happened this week in California politics, LA County Sheriff Villanueva revives the use of Fort Apache logo, how to get rid of junk mail.

All new credit and debit cards will get microchips, how letting kids fail can be a positive thing, Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield announces his bid for House speaker.

The impacts of the growing Asian population in the US, young conservatives look at where the GOP is headed, 'Brave Heart' documentary.

'Stonewall' and portrayals of LGBT history, Mexican indie star Natalia Lafourcade's latest album, a part husky, part wolf that could be euthanized.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia talks about the pope's US visit, a new documentary on the Black Panthers, the science of binge watching.

Conservation efforts during possible El Niño, writing comedy for young and adult audiences, Pope Francis' visit through the eyes of African Americans.

VW admits rigging vehicles for emissions tests, this week's new music picks, the struggles of helping children with homework.

What it takes to protect the Pope, a group is rescuing animals in the Valley and Butte fires, Erica Jong talks about her latest book.

The effects of mass incarceration, new documentary looks at Latinos' role in Vietnam, a lookahead to possible winners at this Sunday's Emmys.

How Chile has prepared for large earthquakes, analysis of the GOP debate, what is Disneyland's Dapper Day?

The key issues for Wednesday's Republican debate, what happens to refugees when they arrive in a new place? LA's often ignored Fashion Week.

How college campuses handle sexual assault cases, the impact of the drought on California's farmers, saving NorCal's General Grant tree.

The latest on the Valley Fire, new documentary about finding love as an Indian American in LA, Syrian rapper gives local perspective on refugee crisis.