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.

What Trump's budget means for California, state looks to protect auto emissions standards, trouble for international tourists flocking to legal marijuana.

California launches a tool to compare and contrast schools, Joshua Tree struggles to handle a huge influx of visitors and the Queen Mary needs repair

San Bernardino adopts program to reduce homicides, Boyle Heights workshop builds bridge between community and police, should 17-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Lawmakers push to expand financial aid for California college students, warding off the perils of working from home, "Kong" becomes king at the box office.

The politics behind Democrats' use of 'Trumpcare,' risks rise as the reservoir at Oroville fills up, and a preview of fun events this weekend in Southern California

How LA can tackle homelessness with Measure H funds, GOP abortion clause makes CA health insurance ineligible for subsidies, Descanso Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival

What's next for homelessness and pot local elections, why a day without women isn't possible for everyone and how to talk politics at work

What the GOP's healthcare plan could mean for California, Golden State biologists discover why pandas are black and white, new music with Tuesday Reviewsday

Attorney General Becerra on CA's "footprint on nation's capital", LA voters to chose Community College Board Trustees, class revives Aztec language, Nahuatl.

Bob Miller recalls 44 years as the voice of the LA Kings, why kids need death education and just how do you say Los Feliz?

Snapchat goes public raising concerns for L.A.'s Silicon Beach, what Attorney General Sessions could mean for California's pot industry, TV worth binge watching

Plans to expand California's health insurance programs, Measure S "eviction notice" mailer under Sheriff's cease-and-desist, Styled Side: movie merchandise sales