Take Two

KCET and PBS announced they'll be merging Wednesday, Mandarin robocalls are targeting Southern California, judge orders more DACA applications be accepted.

Ventura struggles with its homeless population, rent control may spread in LA, "Hear in SoCal" is our new series about the sounds of our region.

Still no heir-apparent for LAUSD's superintendent position, a Tribeca Film Festival Q & A goes awry, the man behind all of Westworld's android-like characters.

Democratic bigwigs give their blessing to one congressional hopeful in the OC, the Getty Villa is fully open, its time for the annual festival of books.

LA City Council votes to fast track Boring Co. tunnel under Sepulveda Blvd., LA DOT launches Blue LA electric car-share, David Hockney chats about his LACMA exhibit.

California's preschools need work, LA's annual river clean up has begun, the dangerous conditions at Tesla's now-shut-down Fremont factory.

Mayor Garcetti joins Take Two to elaborate on State of the City, how successful have Seattle's temporary shelters been? Tax tips on tax day.

Looking ahead to the mayor's State of the City remarks, LAX's not so simple plan to get people around, a visit to LA's Museum of Selfies.

Santa Ana clears homeless from its Civic Center, Indio Police Department will deploy drones at Coachella, residents react to a green Silver Lake Reservoir.

Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait's push for more money toward homeless solutions, the pilot program housing homeless people in backyards, Big Bear's eaglet seems okay for now.

LA's mayor understands that communities are upset but says the city needs to push through with his plan to create temporary shelters in all neighborhoods.

Mayor Garcetti looks to Hollywood for help on his run to the White House, Brits in L.A. prepare for the royal wedding, birth rates on the decline in California.

Cal State pushes for more funds as budget negotiations come to a close, Metro unveils new Pride TAP card, L.A.'s founders were not what they seemed.

Judge overturns assisted suicide bill on a technicality, Bus-travel company FlixBus says the competition isn't Greyhound but cars, legalized sports gambling.

Koreatown church opens up its heart and parking lot to homeless, the new superintendent's first day, it's the California primary edition of Human Voter guide.

A roundtable of LAUSD parents come together to discuss changes they wish to see, failing the patients addicted to opioids, how LA paved the way for drag.

CA Governor Jerry Brown wants to add another $96 million to the budget to fight wildfires, CA court says paint companies are responsible for lead cleanup, DragCon heads to LA Convention Center

What it means that “rebellious” Republicans are forcing an immigration vote, 7.3-million international tourists visited SoCal last year, San Diego's tide light show.

The biggest moments from Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate analyzed, the three LAPD chief finalists, top picks for a New York pizza slice in LA.

Immigrant parents and children will be separated if caught entering the U.S. illegally. Also, bug-borne diseases have tripled so don't become a statistic, and street takeovers plague the Valley.

Jim Brulte, Chairman of California Republican party, on the future of the state's GOP, strike imminent for LAUSD employees, a director's love for Highland Park.

A conference to help predict the future of LA's mobility, a cycling taco tour that runs through the heart of Boyle Heights, your SoCal weekend planner.