Take Two

That is the future of the death penalty in California and what does the data tell us about its effectiveness as a punishment? Would college admissions be fairer if they were awarded through a lottery? And warm-water blobs are showing up off the California coast.

Did Tuesday's OC Supervisors election further the OC's blue wave, more fallout from the college admissions cheating scandal, Iranian refugees in SoCal.

The latest developments in the college admissions cheating scandal, where to find local wildflowers blooms, a unified network of tour guides in Los Angeles.

Who's running for OC Supervisor, how much racial profiling is happening in CA, LA County receives scooter regulation recommendations.

A look at the week in California politics, real estate listings aren't all as they appear, the best places to eat late at night in LA.

Criminal organizations in Mexico are using social media to threaten people, Azusa considers shutting down two schools, LADOT launches on-demand ride-share service.

Rain barrels down on the southland, touring L.A.'s new bridge housing units, LA's Museum of Contemporary Art architect wins the Pritzker Prize.

Fallout over the Newport Beach high school party Nazi salute, the data privacy concern in California, a Sonoma County fire survivor shares his story.

UCLA wants to hire more Native Americans, a slew of bills aimed at reining in charter schools are making their way through the legislature, the loss of Luke Perry.

The ripple effects of Michael Cohen's testimony on California politics, could pay to drive alleviate commutes? The effect of deaths near schools.

Elon Musk unveils new underground tunnel in the city of Hawthorne, LAUSD teachers are poised to strike, Why L.A. has so many influencers.

Roughly one in 10 buildings in California are in highest-risk fire zones, how will a partial government shutdown affect the state? The latest homeless count numbers.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is out, what might this change if anything? A new Veteran's affairs chair, LAUSD teachers marched, but will they strike?

What's happening in state politics this week, an interview with the potential new chair of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, La Tuna Canyon Road safety improvement.

LA Department of Children and Family Services responds to Anthony Avalos grand jury documents, CA Air Resources Board new mandates, Amy Schumer's new clothing line.

Zillow now offers a cash-purchase option for some home sellers, how sustainable is a new Tejon Ranch housing development, Dear LA tells the city's history through letters and diary entries.

USC sets up a new hotline in the wake of its gynecologist scandal, why Harvard University is investing in Paso Robles vineyards, new labeling for romaine lettuce.

How the FBI raid of City Councilman Jose Huizar's office could affect DTLA's revitalization, a visit to the Disgusting Food Museum.

Direct Relief in Santa Barbara has a new sustainable backup power system in case of emergencies, California will require solar on new homes in 2020.

How rain is affecting Malibu's burn areas, how to drive in the rain, L.A. proposes vegan protein requirement for live entertainment venues and movie theaters.

Even when built with fire-resistant materials new homes can burn, how to assemble a low-cost go bag for emergencies, Tuesday Reviewsday.

The latest on a possible LAUSD strike, who is newly elected LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the latest news from Hollywood.