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.

As the midterm elections draw near...we answer all your ballot questions, Signorello winery rebuilds one year after the Atlas Peak fire, Lost L.A. returns to KCET.

A peek at what to expect from Monday's radio gubernatorial debate, plans for homeless housing in Fullerton met with pushback, the wine country fires one year later.

How the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote will affect Californians, MacArthur Foundation genius grant winner, plus did you know Doritos were created in Anaheim?

New law helps homeless with mental health issues, domestic violence victims get a hand from Latinas, California gets another $200 million for electric vehicles.

How the 2020 Census may change under a new Census Director, California celebrates Clean Air Day, FEMA tests its national emergency alert system.

A law to restore net neutrality in California has been signed but it was met with federal pushback, Los Angeles and NIMBYism, Gen Zers rev up for midterms.

Governor Jerry Brown signed two bill regarding police transparency. Plus the White House agreed to an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. And the electric scooter fight isn't the first battle for L.A.'s streets.

A nominee, his accuser, and HOURS of emotional testimony, plus meet some more judges running for office, how to handle tough conversations about sexual assault.

The West L.A. VA campus in Brentwood will host new temporary housing facility, meet the judges, Getty's African American Art initiative.

Voter registration throughout SoCal, Meet the judges: Veronica Sauceda and Alfred Coletta. Plus, climate change hits national parks hardest.

KPCC's Human Voter Guide returns to answer questions about the November midterms, how to judge a judge running for LA Superior Court, Long Beach gets a grant to become "smart city"

Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing heats up battle between Senator Dianne Feinstein and challenger Kevin DeLeon, LADOT makes real-time parking data available to the public, what to do in LA this weekend.