Take Two

A roundup of some new laws going into effect in 2019, how to navigate the Rose Parade, what to do to get your financial house in order before the new year begins.

What California lawmakers will be working on when they start 2019, efforts to improve diversity among California voters, the best music of 2018.

How California's Real IDs are conforming with federal guidelines, the Los Angeles Lakers are winning at a quicker pace, new laws on the motorways.

Newly elected LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is making a lot of changes, an LAPD officer explains how higher speed limits will help reduce traffic fatalities, Santa Monica's Valentino restaurant is closing.

We see how the wetland habitat of Malibu Lagoon is starting to recover after the Woolsey Fire, a check on where things stand with the Affordable Care Act, and tips for stressed out parents.

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.

Permanent drought measures against certain forms of water waste, President Obama will visit Hiroshima, gene-editing mosquitoes to combat the spread of disease.

How will the Democratic nominee bridge the divide? Problems that may have led to Oxycontin becoming addictive, why 'moist' might be the most cringe-inducing word.

The death penalty and the grim sleeper case, a chat with the CA State director for the Hillary Clinton Campaign, running's popularity declines among millennials.

LA Homelessness has increased in women, predictions of a major earthquake, will the Florida Governor's invitation to CA businesses inspire a mass exodus?

How will the political developments impact California? The decision to end solitary confinement in juvenile facilities, will the Burbank airport rebranding help?

What's in a winning political slogan? The documentary exploring 'gayby' babies, our live event on Millennials and how they are redefining the American Dream.

President Obama's final White House Correspondents' dinner, the Bentonville Film Festival, author Geoff Manaugh on his book " A Burglar's guide to the city".

Last night's Trump rally in Costa Mesa, the 'pretty bland' speeches of the 2016 presidential race, this summer's Cinespia series at the Hollywood Forever cemetery.

Tom Steyer's effort to mobilize young voters in key states, the importance of the Rams' NFL draft picks, movies and shows that cover the work and family balance.

NBC poll shows that Donald Trump now has 50% acceptance among conservatives, LA's economically segregated neighborhoods, Eazy E to Keanu: a chat with Jason Mitchell.

Why GOP donors are withdrawing their financial support, will exclusive deals become the norm for Tidal? Inside the history of the most popular sports and games.

The United Way LA's new report on the status of women in LA county, California's open U.S. senate seat, U.S. politics through the Game of Thrones lens.