Take Two

A proposal to control crowds at Runyon, understanding this month's biggest celestial event, CA Insurance Commissioner reminds insurers to cover Montecito residents.

The L.A. Department of Transportation's effort to slow down traffic, a possible compromise to end the DACA debate, what income is needed to buy a home in SoCal.

Will the 405's expansion in Orange County help with traffic? Why LACMA is attempting to open a South LA campus, Skid Row's carnival of love.

Climate change and immigration top the docket at Gov. Brown's last State of the State, California will get a new earthquake alert system this year, UC regents consider a tuition increase

How we assess homelessness in our region, the Senate has until February 8th to come up with an immigration compromise, what officials are doing with Montecito's mud.

Tariffs on imported solar panels will have a direct impact on California, stunt business continues to fight for Oscar recognition, assessing the risk for tsunamis in SoCal.

Why a SoCal Dreamer is exhausted by DACA's lack of certainty, how a senator plans to help victims of disaster with insurance issues, Roe V. Wade & CA access.

How California will be affected by a federal government shutdown, remembering the iconic LA artist Ed Moses, how California's homeschooling laws may change following Perris torture case.

Is it necessary to keep paying for a place that's essentially uninhabitable? What Montecito can learn from survivors of the 2014 Washington mudslide.

A doctor lays out the flu situation on the ground, how businesses affected by both fire and mudslides are managing, are eSports the next big LA pastime?

Today, we'll start with a discussion about how Facebook is cracking down on illegal gun sales on its website. Then, we're less than 100 days from Brazil's World Cup. What are the issues? Plus, the College Board announces major changed to the SATs, local Venezuelans react to unrest back home, we dispel recent 'guacpocalypse' panic and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with the LA Fire Commission's audit of recruitment in the LAFD. Then, a Colorado prison director recounts his experience in solitary confinement. Plus, tech companies put big bucks into office space design hoping to foster creativity, artist Daniel Joseph Martinez's 'Ship Of Fools' show comes to LA, San Francisco votes to ban sale of plastic water bottles, plus much more.

Today on the show we'll start with an interview with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about his trip to Mexico City and the work he's doing there. Then, President Obama's budget calls on tax cuts for middle class and more funding for the poor. Plus, water witching, the future of Los Angeles, nursing home closure controversy, Filipino art and more

Today, we'll take a look at highlights from the Academy Awards with Rebecca Keegan, entertainment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Plus, we'll examine how close this year's Oscar predictions really were. We’ll also talk about the announcement to incorporate "12 Years a Slave" as part of the curriculum for high schools around the country. And how libraries are celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. Finally, we'll end the show with Yelp's list of the top 100 restaurants in the country followed by an inside look at the real life superhero movement, "Heroes in the Night.”

Today on the show, we'll talk about President Obama's new initiative to empower young men and boys of color. Find out how schools use financial aid as a strategy. Get your weekly recap of major headlines and news during Friday Flashback. Next, we'll take a look at popular venues for watching the Oscars this Sunday, as well as a look back at some of the most memorable Academy Awards bloopers.

Today on the show, we'll look at suggestions and proposals on how to improve spending when it comes to water in the state. The Legislative Analyst's Office has a new report evaluating Gov. Brown's drought and water conservation proposal. Then, we'll talk Oscar predictions with David Rothchild, a researcher who publishes predictions on the site, PredictWise.

Today on the show, we'll chat with Twitter pal Los Angeles Rain. Then, we'll talk sports with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky. Plus, the clock is ticking for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. What will she decide to do with SB 1062? How could protests affect US-Venezuela relations? Find out why sudden rainstorms are bad for drought-stricken land. This and more on Take Two.

Today on the show, we start with the Dodgers' new SportsNet LA channel. Then, high demand for new WWE network causes tech problems for fans. Plus, the Pentagon proposes a cut to Army funding for 2015, can desalination help relieve drought in California? Native plant gardens can bring more than city rebates to your property, plus much more.

Today, we'll start with an update on the deadly protests in Venezuela. Then, Mexico arrests wanted drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman in a joint effort with the U.S. Plus, Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player in the NBA, we meet the accountants behind the closely guarded Academy Awards votes, and much more.

Today on the show, California Gov. Jerry Brown joins us to discuss the state's water woes. Then, Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson talk about immigration reform and border security. Then, we take a look back at the week's news in the Friday Flashback, aggressive Academy Awards campaigns push for Oscar votes, Safeway may put itself on the auction block and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with Metrolink's new collision avoidance system. Then, how will Gov. Jerry Brown spend $687.4 million on drought relief? Plus, aggressive Academy Award campaigns push for Oscar votes, MillerCoors releases new beer marketed toward Millenials, Egypt's Oscar-nominated 'The Square' tells the story of unfinished revolution and much more.

Today, we'll start out with a discussion about Obama's visit to Mexico. Then, changes to the LAPD's deadly force policy will impact how officers deals with the mentally ill. Plus, a salt shortage in Sochi almost impacts the Olympics, Trader Joe's is in the middle of a battle over its popular pretzel snacks, and much more.