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.

SoCal parents tell the story of the daughter they lost to distracted driving, why diverse college heads are important, Mexican Americans respond to immigration issues through song.

The rainy season is over, what's the state of California's water supply? How to prep your water reserve in case of disaster, California Geological Survey's new app.

President Trump is calling Orange County's anti-sanctuary stance brave, the new era of museum culture, after 25 years, Meltdown comics says farewell.

SoCal's water district may pay upfront for a second water tunnel, Dodgers come together to help Puerto Rico, LA's forgotten environmentalist.

Orange County supervisors challenge feds on CA sanctuary laws, California runs emergency drills as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week, the Pacific Food and Beverage Museum opens in San Pedro.

The U.S. Census might ask about citizenship, the Lucas Museum shares its plans for LA's Exposition Park, Snoop Dogg curates a gospel album

Protesters took to the streets this weekend throughout the Golden State, the history of LAPD's first female officer, military veterans battle blazes.

A poll reveals a change in public sentiment over the governor's race, University of California celebrates 150 years, SoCal Edison's preemptive power line measures.

A Montecito evacuee vs. the ongoing storm, CSU passes two proposals to address campus enrollment strains, a Chicano civil rights activist gets the spotlight.

A big storm is coming, the latest viral trend on Facebook...is dropping Facebook, a new gourmet pizzeria in Highland Park brings flavors of Rome to the eastside.

One of Orange County's smallest cities votes to opt out of state sanctuary law, self-driving cars' pedestrian detection systems are a work in progress, spring cleaning tips for decluttering.

An agreement has been reached to extend some OC homeless motel stays, recreational pot and the effort to make legal sales more competitive, "Space Barons" and cosmos colonization.