By SoCal Connected Staff
November 5, 2009

Want some noir? Read an excerpt from Michael Connelly's new book, "Nine Dragons."

By Steve Proffitt
November 5, 2009

Many, many viewers wrote in with the correct answer on this one. And indeed, it's a well-known spot. But just in case you were stumped, click inside for the location of last week's puzzle.

By SoCal Connected Staff
November 4, 2009

Advice to incoming LA police chief Charlie Beck, from the LA Weekly's Jill Stewart.

By SoCal Connected Staff
November 4, 2009

Crime writer Michael Connelly, creator of the Harry Bosch novels, shares his love of a signature LA spot, Angel's Flight.

By Steve Proffitt
November 4, 2009

Before turning to fiction, crime novelist Michael Connelly spent years covering the police for the LA TImes. Turns out newspapers are good places for budding crime novelists.

By Steve Proffitt
October 29, 2009

Got a hankerin' for some roadside grub? Click inside for the essential info on the best of LA's mobile eateries, and how to find them.

By Brian Frank
October 28, 2009

Plain croissant or double bacon cheeseburger? What's got more fat? More calories? Take a quiz to find out how much you know about making smart food choices.

By SoCal Connected Staff
October 28, 2009

Can - or should - government try to legislate good eating habits? Should we limit the number of fast-food restaurants? Plus, LA's fabulous food trucks. And Halloween, in a recession.

By Steve Proffitt
October 27, 2009

SoCal Connected presents a fun diversion that will test your neighborhood knowledge.
There are lots of pictures and a few clues from a single block, somewhere in LA. Can you Name That Spot?

By Mary Donkersloot, RD
October 27, 2009

We're having an epidemic of obesity. Many parents are concerned about their children becoming over-weight. Get some practical advice from a local expert in child nutrition.