SoCal Connected Blog
Stories of 9/11
For an entire generation, the event that will be forever etched in their minds is September 11, 2001. Everyone has a story. We want to hear yours. » continue reading
Latino Heritage on Less Than $50
Val has a fashion crisis when she's picked as the Grand Marshall in Pasadena's Latino Heritage Parade. » continue reading
How Green Is My...Lawn?
Your lawn is brown. My lawn is brown. We're having a serious drought. So why are the lawns in affluent San Marino as green as the residents wallets? » continue reading
What Fire?
AUDIO: Last week - fire. Next week - earthquake, maybe? But it's beautiful now!
Correspondent Judy Muller ponders the curious nature of Southern Californians, and posits that our constant state of denial is probably more rational than it seems. » continue reading
Connected: From SoCal to Sesame Street
Last year we spotlighted a family facing foreclosure on an episode of SoCal Connected. Thanks to that exposure, the Balli family of Lake Elsinore is featured on a prime time Sesame Street special airing Wednesday night. Click more for all the details. » continue reading
Texting in Traffic Tragedy
If you've had a traffic accident while texting, we want to talk to you, and maybe put you on TV. Share your cautionary tale with your fellow Southern Californians. Click MORE now and tell us your story. » continue reading
The People's Media
Nowadays, when something happens, folks grab their cameras, and then race to post images on the Web. The great fire in Angeles Forest was no exception. We've put together a sampler, and invite you to share your stuff. » continue reading
Get Involved at the Griffith Park Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens want you! » continue reading
Tomorrow's Online News Today?
A guide to some of the websites trying to bring you the future of California news today. » continue reading
Your Take... On Super-Graphics
We'd like your opinion on super graphics. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Share your thoughts here, and we'll share your take on the next episode of SoCal Connected. » continue reading
SoCal Connected Wins Two Golden Mike Awards
It's official: Socal Connected is Southern California's best news public affairs program! » continue reading
Get Involved - Days of Service and Celebration
There won't be many weeks like this one. Take advantage and get involved! » continue reading
Get Involved - New Year, New Opportunities
This could be the year you become a hero. » continue reading
Get Involved - Cures for That 2008 Hangover
Have a hangover from 2008? Here are some ways to avoid a repeat in '09. » continue reading
Get Involved - Post Holiday Survival Guide
There's a tiny sliver of time between now and New Years. Make the most of it! » continue reading
Get Involved - If You Can't Open It, You Don't Own It
Free yourself from the tyranny of repairs, repeat buying and planned obsolesce. » continue reading
The Virtual Librarian
Like many workplaces, the libraries are full of bloggers. Here are few telling their stories in their own words. » continue reading
About That Union
No discussion of charter schools gets far without the United Teachers LA coming up. » continue reading
Get Involved - SoCal Loves the Children and Sustainability
Los Angeles' high school students are full of life, humor, insight and promise. Get off the couch and give them a hand. » continue reading
Get Involved - Give Thanks, Time and the Odd Samolean
This week you'll have plenty of opportunities to give your thanks, time and a few hard-earned samoleans. » continue reading
Bellwether State? I Don't Think So!
I am tired of hearing California described as a “bellwether” state, the state that “sets the tone” for the rest of the country and even the world.
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Yes Virginia, There Is a SoCal Conservative Internet
The blogosphere is full of local conservatives and libertarians weighing in on Proposition 8. » continue reading
Overview: Propositions 1A-4
An at-a-glance overview of the propositions on the ballot for November 4th. » continue reading
Overview: Propositions 5-8
An at-a-glance overview of the propositions on the ballot for November 4th. » continue reading
Overview: Propositions 9-12
An at-a-glance overview of the propositions on the ballot for November 4th. » continue reading
Get Involved - Save the Earth (Or, Barring That, SoCal)
Want to heal Southern California's environment? » continue reading
Get Involved - Meetup, Krugman, and Volunteering
We have three words to get you through the meltdown: collaboration, DIY and Krugman. » continue reading
Welcome to SoCal Connected
What's really rewarding is when you can tell great stories with great characters that also have a hard news urgency. » continue reading
Get Involved - Mama Hill and Mortgages
There are plenty of ways to help your fellow Angelenos with housing issues. » continue reading
