Which Way, L.A.?

The move to restore the Los Angeles River is living up to the best of expectations — with camp-outs, pop-up picnics and performances of live music. But when that kind of cultural energy appears, developers are never far behind and, sure enough, there are now fears of gentrification. Will current residents be priced out of a hip neighborhood that's downtown adjacent?

San Diego, Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach aren't waiting for El Niño. They're opting to take the salt out of ocean water, despite increased cost to ratepayers and the environment. Will the trade-offs be worth it, or should California focus on conservation and toilet-to-tap recycling of waste water?

Mass shooters often use guns equipped with high-capacity magazines, so they don't have to stop and re-load. This week, the LA City Council voted unanimously to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. It's not really gun control, but advocates see momentum in that direction. Gun-rights groups see a threat to self-protection. Will it have any impact within -- or beyond -- city limits?

Boston was the US Olympic Committee’s first choice to host the summer games in 2024. Los Angeles was number two. Now that Boston’s dropped out, is LA ready to bid again? We hear the pros and the cons.

Threats that used to be spray-painted on the sides of buildings are now turning up on line.  They might come from anywhere — but they're creating fears in some neighborhoods.

The City Council wants to shut down Santa Monica’s historic airport because increased jet traffic has increased noise, air pollution and fears of possible crashes. Private pilots and aviation interests want to keep it open. That’s led to competing propositions on next week’s ballot and emotions are running high.