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 Jewish community centers among 30 bomb threats across US, impact of Trump's proposed military budget on California, old Nokia model brings users back to basics

LA's chase to host 2024 Olympics, KPCC's Human Voter Guide answers your March 7th ballot questions, examining diversity in Hollywood post Oscars.

The rise of religious institutions as sanctuaries under new deportation orders, rains cause road closures in Big Sur, and a Friday guide to fun things to do this weekend.

San Diego Democrats use Tea Party manual, the Spitzer telescope behind discovery of Trappist-1 system, part 4 in our short film Oscar nominees: ‘Timecode’

The Department of Homeland Security clamps down on immigration, the intersection of fashion and politics, bringing the 'Magic' back to the Lakers.

Look back at a police shooting of two people in Inglewood one year ago. Legal permanent residents pursue citizenship. Voter game plan for March 7 election.

California prepares for more rain, we ask what it means to be 'woke' in 2017, part one of this week's series featuring live action short film Oscar nominees.

Los Angeles prepares for the largest storm in 12 years, LA bridges deemed "structurally deficient," Scottish Festival at the Queen Mary.

Storm hits Oroville Dam area, is racial bias causing the high number of black children in foster care, medical marijuana mold may be dangerous for cancer patients.

LA County works to prevent future flood at the Devil's Gate Dam, the role of undocumented immigrants in the US economy, and high prices ahead for NFL teams tickets

Southern California's water infrastructure, recommendations for Valentine's dinner without breaking your wallet's heart, and new tracks on "Tuesday Reviewsday".

Latest on evacuations and the N. Calif. dam with a damaged spillway, LAPD's long-standing policy on undocumented immigrants, update on March 7 elections.