On “LA Times Today,” we look at why Republicans are divided on same-sex marriage.

Also on the show, West Hollywood cut a few sheriff’s deputies, and it fueled a national firestorm on crime and defunding.

Plus, new data shows most driver-assist crashes involved Teslas.

Also, LA film crews descend on far-flung parts of Europe.

And, winter in Mammoth is great, but summer is when it shines.