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Recreational pot is legal — here's how one store is preparing. Why Angelenos turn to self-help texts (and why they shouldn't). Wildfire lessons from down under.

The Trump presidency's influence on California policy makers, New Year's Eve tips for taking a ride hail, what Georgia and Oklahoma fans think of SoCal

2017 saw dramatic changes in criminal justice throughout the state, how firefighters are feeling after our unusually long fire season, a tour of BuzzFeed's Tasty kitchen.

From the proposed repeal of the ACA to calls in CA for Single Payer plans, Cal Poly Pomona's past and future of building rose floats, the latest in SoCal sports.

CA now has 39.6 million residents—300,000 more than last year, the biggest transportation stories affecting SoCal in 2017, shipping containers as a housing solution.

What's next for Californians now that the tax bill is law? Cyclists and hikers are butting heads over a new bill. Take Two listeners share their holiday traditions.

A tax expert joins to field listener questions, where does LA stand on homelessness and what can we expect in 2018? The flavor of LA in a holiday drink.

The latest details on the tax bill, now that it's passed the Senate and House. The debate surrounding fires and rebuilding. The damage to CA's avocado farms.

How might the GOP tax plan affect the economy in the Golden State? How Chinatown has changed over the years, the fires have made Santa Barabara a "ghost town."

The Thomas Fire spreads to Santa Barbara County, the Go Karts of Los Angeles, the grand carousels of SoCal get a coloring book.

Tracking children who aren't fully vaccinated, the experience of South Korean adoptees who return home, when older drivers should hang up the keys.

When should popular professional athletes decide to retire, UCLA's study on the struggle of undocumented students, Tuesday Reviewsday.

President Obama in India, athletes and educators under investigation at big universities, Dame Edna steps off the stage.

U.S. and Cuban officials hash out details for new diplomatic relations, jury selection in the Aurora theater shooting, boxer Manny Pacquiao.

Pam Wald's husband, Ben, utilized the Death with Dignity law in Oregon in 2012. She talks about going through the experience with him. Actress Jennifer Aniston talks about her leading role in the film, 'Cake.' And, Eater LA contributor Lucas Peterson set off a controversy when he wrote a glowing piece about a street vendor in Lincoln Heights who sells corn.

A 21st century twist on a 19th century tradition - Big Block of Cheese, searching for diversity in the tech world, and conservatives flock to see American Sniper.

Why U.S. officials quickly blamed North Korea for the Sony hack, evangelical churches change their thoughts toward gay marriage, a push for family leave.

New changes are easing travel restrictions to Cuba. Plus, Mexican consulates in the U.S. can now issue birth certificates to its country's immigrants. And, a look at a mysterious die-off of sea birds along the Pacific Coast.

20 acting nominations, not one goes to an actor of color. Leimert Park, the cultural hub of black Los Angeles, and Chevy's electric Bolt may challenge Tesla.

Hollywood continues to fail at diversity, Al Qaeda says it was behind the Charlie Hebdo attack, Facebook's own version of Amber Alerts.

Kamala Harris has announced she will run for Barbara Boxer's open U.S. Senate seat. Target's new Lilly Pulitzer line will offer plus sizes, but only to Internet shoppers. And, a look at how protest music has evolved over the generations.