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.

In case of emergency, head to Arizona, a CA ballot initiative would let homeowners keep lower property tax rates, LA sparks rule the WNBA.

One of LA's steepest streets will become a one-way to eliminate cars' inability to see each other at its peak. The change is expected this week.

LA's mayor understands that communities are upset but says the city needs to push through with his plan to create temporary shelters in all neighborhoods.

Mayor Garcetti looks to Hollywood for help on his run to the White House, Brits in L.A. prepare for the royal wedding, birth rates on the decline in California.

Cal State pushes for more funds as budget negotiations come to a close, Metro unveils new Pride TAP card, L.A.'s founders were not what they seemed.

Judge overturns assisted suicide bill on a technicality, Bus-travel company FlixBus says the competition isn't Greyhound but cars, legalized sports gambling.

Koreatown church opens up its heart and parking lot to homeless, the new superintendent's first day, it's the California primary edition of Human Voter guide.

A roundtable of LAUSD parents come together to discuss changes they wish to see, failing the patients addicted to opioids, how LA paved the way for drag.

CA Governor Jerry Brown wants to add another $96 million to the budget to fight wildfires, CA court says paint companies are responsible for lead cleanup, DragCon heads to LA Convention Center

What it means that “rebellious” Republicans are forcing an immigration vote, 7.3-million international tourists visited SoCal last year, San Diego's tide light show.

The biggest moments from Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate analyzed, the three LAPD chief finalists, top picks for a New York pizza slice in LA.

Immigrant parents and children will be separated if caught entering the U.S. illegally. Also, bug-borne diseases have tripled so don't become a statistic, and street takeovers plague the Valley.