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.

Prince's legacy and how he pushed gender norms, Uber drivers remain independent contractors, how social media affects the way architects design for SoCal.

U.S. Latinos are youngest of any demographic group, Thursday's VW's deadline for fixing emissions-cheating cars, and looking back at the life and legacy of Prince.

Bernie Sanders after Hillary Clinton's New York primary victory, VISA's plan to speed up the new chip card process, being a professional organizer in LA.

Republicans in liberal enclaves (finally) have a vote, Khairuldeen Makhzoomi's tells his story and Angels stadium turns 50

The latest on the earthquakes that hit Ecuador and Japan. The NBA has approved logos on uniforms, but will it be a distraction?

What's next in the high profile Vergara v. California case? The international crime rings targeting California's high-valued nuts, El Niño's counterpart: La Niña.

A look back at the moments that would change the way parties select their candidates, Golden State makes sports history, can comedy be used to combat terror?

A look at grey hats, the tech-savvy folks who break into systems for a fee, it's the Black mamba's last day, this week on styled side: Coachella fashion.

A look at the battle for delegates in the California primary, some new and big changes in parental leave, rental housing in SoCal is about to get MORE expensive.

How will GOP candidates secure the number of delegates needed for the nomination? Star-Wars-ifying Disneyland, inside the lives of immigrant women who work as nannies.