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.

The challenges of the new Common Core approach, why gas prices in California are still bad, some businesses are booming ahead of El Nino.

A new book documents portraits of LGBT athletes, 'Key & Peele' writers talk about the show's impact, LA's changing area codes.

Exploring the idea of not being 'Latino enough,' a recap of the Telluride Film Festival, can Stephen Colbert be himself on the "Late Show"?

Experts are racing to digitally protect ancient sites from ISIS, Ken Burns' 'Civil War' documentary, the best college movies for back to school.

Debrett's is guiding young people on proper web etiquette, what's California's definitive slang word? Preview of The Taste for Labor Day Weekend.

Examining the benefits of hosting the Olympics, the difficulties black actors face in being cast for Hollywood roles, San Francisco's Eatsa.

How BuzzFeed has evolved, Nic Harcourt joins this edition of Tuesday Reviewsday, sisters Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux of 'Bob's Burgers.'

A new website tracks deaths of undocumented immigrants, 'Straight Outta Compton' tops box office again, say goodbye to the Instagram square.

How disillusionment with the American dream can lead to violence, Vietnamese art show hit Orange County, board games are making a comeback.

How workplaces and communities deal with sudden workplace trauma, a journalists reexamines the 'gay gene,' a Yosemite ranger celebrates 50 years.

The new show 'Mr. Robot' tackles hacker stereotypes, experts say Millennials are thin-skinned by adulthood, rules for writing meaningful apologies.