Take Two

Who won the top two spots for CA governor and U.S. Congressional seats, why the Thomas Fire was only now officially declared out, the architecture of fire safety.

A check-in at the polls, UC Davis clean water expert explains how to ensure safe water for all, the lasting effects of the RFK assassination 50 years later.

Last-minute tips for voters, Alex Padilla joins a roundtable to talk about increasing voter turnout, a visit to the new Jim Henson Exhibition at the Skirball.

L.A.'s latest numbers on homelessness are mixed, slate mailers invade voters' mailboxes, a Downey shop makes doughnuts with a Mexican flair.

Our 88 cities series launches today: first up, Agoura Hills; a judge explains how he judges other judges; new thrill rides open at SoCal theme parks this summer.

New rules for granny flats, meet Steve Ireland another candidate running for California Superintendent, L.A. City Center Baseball Championships celebrate their 50th.

The future of USC's leadership, the state's tricky "top two" voting system, the exhibition spotlighting Indiana Jones's real-life inspiration.

A local resident is working to save the stories of living WWII veterans, LA was once on high alert for a nuclear attack and prepared accordingly, a bicycle tour with taco stops through Boyle Heights

What a Trump endorsement means for CA gubernatorial hopeful John Cox, Harvey Weinstein is arrested for rape in New York, LA River will open for kayaking this weekend.

Can L.A. traffic could improve with less parking? USC's president Nikias called on to resign due to gynecologist scandal, California's unknown danger.

As Uber goes public its drivers go on strike, should state or individuals be compensated for their private data? The number of census offices slashed.

The latest on the Exide cleaning efforts, Veterans are protesting the renaming of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a visit to LA's Republique bakery.

How California will be affected by a lack of biodiversity in the future, California Highway Patrol fires officers for abusing overtime, Pho 79 wins a James Beard award.

The week in California politics, what to expect during this year's fire season, LA Metro pilots new system to help visually impaired navigate Union Station.

Infants and toddlers historically undercounted, California population growth has slowed to its lowest level in history, why some LA freeways have slowed.

LA City Council votes on sexual harassment policy, how LA's street vending system is working out for vendors, why so many bills aren't being heard.

Secretary of State Alex Padilla talks about California's role in the 2020 Census, the role of social media in terror attacks, the lack of caregivers for seniors.

More details on the Southern California terror plot that was thwarted, Manzanar survivors revisit the Japanese internment camp, John Singleton's LA legacy.

This week in California politics, a local man who served in Vietnam is finally being laid to rest, why so many L.A. elevators have expired inspection certificates.

A California bill pushes to strengthen current immunization laws, more seniors are working by necessity and choice, meet L.A. Poet Laureate Robin Coste Lewis.

The science behind measles, at the scene of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance day march in Glendale, opioid prescription guidelines.

Supreme Court takes up the citizenship question on the 2020 Census today, LAUSD budget could be improved with cost-cutting, Taiwanese street food in Highland Park.