Take Two

Junkyards in Coachella are transforming into pot farms, SoCal's smog has worsened for the second year in a row, how 'blended learning' works.

How Governor Brown is poising himself as the world's climate change leader, a new opera brings Martians to Los Angeles, Sonoma County is ready for tourism.

The fate of some Vietnamese refugees hangs in the balance, LA's city libraries aren't as safe as you think, Santa's Village returns.

Though vets may have served in different times and places, a special connection is shared. New vets at American Legion Hollywood Post 43. Honoring those who served.

LA County's homeless vets problem and possible solutions, Netflix tries its hand at comic books, Google Earth's street-level pollution measuring initiative.

Some argue higher taxes will only help boost the illicit pot market, Magic Johnson's legacy outside of sports, following the Disney fallout—do movie critic matter?

L.A.'s cold war nuclear deterrents are still hidden in plain sight, a study found self-driving cars may be safest now, the EV federal tax credit may be going away.

LAPD union calling for easier access to Hep A vaccine, taking back the phrase "Allahu Akbar," Is Joshua Tree losing its meaning to the Instagram generation?

The aftermath of LAist's shutdown, the trash pick-up program that's creating an entry point to stable employment for the homeless, remembering Selena Quintanilla.

The Dodgers broke hearts all over LA when they lost the World Series to the Astros, exercise in a pill, how the Day of the Dead has become profit oriented.

A lookahead to the Democratic debate, ways to give more attention to your family, Sonia Manzano's new memoir, 'Becoming Maria.'

How a presidential hopeful prepares for a debate, Jay Duplass talks new film 'Manson Family Vacation,' Chase Utley appeals his suspension from the Dodgers.

We take a look at the trail mass shooters leave behind, USA and Mexico face off at the Rose Bowl and fun and almost free things to do this weekend

Gallup won't be releasing pre-presidential race polls, tips to prepare your car for El Niño, a look at the state of the coffee business.

About 6,000 drug offenders will be released from prison, an exploration of race and nature in 'Lost Canyon,' the latest in fashion with Michelle Dalton Tyree.

How California's End of Life bill works, when students with helicopter parents head to college, a check-in with a Valley Fire evacuee.

How the impacts of college debt trickle down generations, the latest news in Hollywood, LA City Councilman Mike Bonin's love of superheroes.

The latest updates on the shooting at an Oregon community college, a look back at the O.J. Simpson trial, Natasha Lyonne talks 'Addicted to Fresno.'

Preventing shootings related to gang activity, Ellen Page on her role in 'Freeheld,' a sneak preview at the reopening of Clifton's.

The latest on minimum wage, pricing on generic drugs, screenwriter Ron Nyswaner talks new movie, 'Freeheld.'