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Artbound
- Artbound is Transmedia Journalism Exploring Southern California’s Arts and Culture.
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Arts
- Our history is made of oil wells, lost tunnels, communities and so much more.
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Backyard Parties
- In this issue of webstories, we will explore the rise of backyard parties as we take a look at the evolution of DJ culture from the 1970’s to the present. In each decade we will explore one famous party, tracing the evolution and development of fashion, music and culture in L.A.
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Ballot Brief
Carmageddon L.A.
Checklist
- Checklist is a blog about things to do and check out in and around Southern California.
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Chinatown Field Guide
- Chinatown is home to not only great food and shopping, but also to incredible cultural assets like public art and unique architecture. These guides will help you discover the attractions hidden in beneath the alleys and plazas of this historic neighborhood.
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Climate Oversight
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Confluence
- The latest in stories related to the revitalization of the Los Angeles River.
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Departures
- Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
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Departures - Community
Departures Community is where you get to upload your own stories – rather than listen to ours! - and guide us through your neighborhood. You can tell us where to go, what to eat, what to wear. You can help us remember what we’ve forgotten and help us understand where we are headed. Our goal is to peel back some of the layers that surround Los Angeles and reveal a collective narrative built out of memory and personal history.
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Departures - Youth Voices
Welcome to Departures Youth Voices, a digital literacy program that engages youth to use multimedia theory and application to connect with their community and become student producers for the Departures project.
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Desert Cities
Discussions
Education
Elections 2012
- Ballot Brief's coverage of the 2012 Elections.
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Events
- Events around town, ticket offers and getting involved – from the arts to civic engagement to activities for the family.
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Food
- KCET Food is the place to find everything related to local Southern California food.
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Free Lunch
- Free Lunch is KCET.org's new food initiative! The idea is pretty simple: once a week we treat one of our kcet.org commenters to lunch at a reasonably-priced restaurant in the Los Angeles area and we document their experience.
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Full Dollar
- Through Outpost, artist-in-residence X. Andrade, Occidental College and KCET Departures, Full Dollar will examine the tradition of fine art and the graphic tradition of hand-painted signs in a series of ongoing activities throughout the summer in Highland Park. Full Dollar will culminate with the collaboration between five groups of sign painters, contemporary visual artists, and business owners in generating fixtures of artwork on select storefronts along York Boulevard.
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Get Involved
Highland Park Field Guide

Discover and explore the eclectic sights and treats in Los Angeles’ first suburb. From first-timers to old-timers, there’s a bit of something for everyone to enjoy in this historic Northeast community. Our comprehensive guide with maps, photos, first-person interviews and nearby amenities will help you find an activity and location best suited for you and your family.
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Holidays
- Holiday-related news, stories, food, TV and events from KCET-TV, public media for Southern California.
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Home, From Home
KCET Cinema Series
- An eclectic series of talks, discussions, and Q&A's by actors, filmmakers, directors, and producers, presented by KCET.
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KCET Mobile
- KCET Mobile Site
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KCET Online Book Club
- The KCET Online Book Club is a new way for friends and viewers of KCET (not to mention SoCal area book lovers!) to interact with each other, authors of note and with KCET programming.
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Kick It Up L.A.
LA River Field Guide

Whether you're visiting it for the first time or the hundredth, the Los Angeles River has something for everyone to enjoy. Our comprehensive guide with maps, photos, trail directions and nearby amenities will help you find an activity and location best suited to you.
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Land of Sunshine
Leadership Awards
- KCET and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will honor American Indian/Alaskan men and women or Indian Nations who are dedicating their lives to improving and enriching our local community through the arts, business, cultural/language preservation, business and social services.
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Live Talks Los Angeles
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Local Heroes
- Local Heroes recognizes activists, educators, community leaders and visionaries -- the ones doing the critical work that many times goes unrecognized. The project includes a reception and an awards program to salute the accomplishments and services of men and women who are making a significant impact in Southern California communities.
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Mosaic
- A look at Los Angeles neighborhoods through interesting groups of people.
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Podcasts
Press Room
Resources
- KCET's collection of resources for Southern Californians.
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ReWire
- Tracking renewable energy in California.
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Rosemary and Thyme
Schedule
Search
- KCET's custom search engine powered by Google.
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SoCal Cares
- There are hundreds of charitable organizations across southern California that are making life better for the less fortunate. KCET's SoCal Cares puts the spotlight on non-profits whose good works often go unnoticed. These short segments air regularly on KCET.
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SoCal Focus
- SoCal Focus is a daily blog about the people, places and issues in and around Southern California.
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SoCal History
- Our history is made of oil wells, lost tunnels, communities and so much more.
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SoCal Selected
SoCal Wanderer
- Outdoor adventures and activities in and around Southern California, including hiking in LA, camping and more.
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Social Media
- The Social Media blog is used for references from Facebook, Twitter, and other social media websites.
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Special Events
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Support
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Sustaining L.A.
- Artists, Activists, and Citizens re-imagine the city as a living environment, reclaiming its geography and resources.
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Swag Blog
- Contests, giveaways, free stuff and other benefits for KCET.org site visitors.
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The Back Forty
The HeArt Project
The Public Note
- A look at media and public media in Southern California and beyond.
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Tune Ins
TV Talk
- Get updates on upcoming on-air shows/specials, show reviews/news, and insight on KCET television programming.
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UpDaily
Venice Field Guide

Founder Abbot Kinney’s Venice of America may be gone, but the artistry, eccentricity, and individualism that sank its roots into this neighborhood remain. Explore the art, architecture, history, and amazing recreational opportunities of Venice with our Field Guides. With comprehensive maps, directions, and detailed amenities, the Venice Field Guides will introduce you to a neighborhood you only thought you knew.
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Video
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Voices
Youth Voices Professional Development
- Youth Voices Professional Development
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KCET's quarterly screening series is back for Fall! Join us as we preview eight major new films prior to their local release. Get exclusive audio podcasts, the schedule of upcoming films and more. Up next is "Days of Wine and Roses" on October 16th.
The Fall Series of the KCET Cinema Series is made possible by the Johnny Mercer Foundation.
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Courting Disaster: Budget Cuts Take Heavy Toll on L.A. Courts
We take an exclusive look at the L.A. County Family Court system - overburdened amid severe cutbacks -- and those most affected by it. » continue reading
2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Heroes
In our ongoing commitment to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, KCET and Union Bank honor local heroes of the community for their dedication and commitment to enrich the lives of others.











