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.

California hospitals slip overall in quality of care rating, Santa Barbara oil platform to be removed from coastal waters, Coachella festival fashion sales boost.

Some military families struggle to afford food, improv class helps Autistic kids with social interaction, "Operation Desert Tortoise" safely relocates wildlife

LAPD expected to adopt new use-of-force policies, new book "City of Dream" tells the story of Dodge Stadium and Los Angeles, Downtown LA's Astro Doughnuts

Helpful financial planning advice for Tax Day, is LA's tap water finally drinkable? What's going on with the White House Easter egg roll and why is it important?

How Los Angeles and Orange County are approaching homelessness, new study projects considerable rising sea level, latest in aeronautics from NASA Armstrong.

Safety tips for LA's hiking trails, Latino workers and owned businesses thrive in US economy, dance classes teach LA LA Land movie choreography

United Airlines feels the power of social media, driver liability and the Takata airbag recall, how the drought and heavy rains affect wildlife.

Attacks in Egypt felt in SoCal's Coptic Christian community, perspectives from Syrian-American hip hop artist, surfer study examines affects of ocean microorganisms

One Syrian refugee now living in Southern California says U.S. strike on Syria "is complicated," gas taxes will get a bump to pay for road repair and screenwriters negotiate to avert a strike.

California congressman Devin Nunes steps down from Russia investigation, state bail reform moves through legislature, is the future dim for American car sales?

34th congressional race reflects state of CA Democrats, the impact of police reform known as consent decree in LA, avoiding the latest phone scam.

Contractors bid to build President Trump's wall along Mexico border, Internet Service Providers and your online data, new music from Residente and more.