Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
Field Guides

Highland Park Field Guides

Announcing the launch of Highland Park Field Guides, the definitive guide to walking, sightseeing, eating and exploring the neighborhood.

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Laws that Shaped L.A.

The First Amendment

How has the First Amendment shaped the never-ending quest to freely express ideas in Los Angeles?

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L.A. River

L.A. River Ramble

Video recaps the L.A. Urban Rangers' guided tour of the L.A. River in Downtown.

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Land of Sunshine

Who is Olive Percival?

Read an in-depth look at the life and career of Highland Park eccentric Olive Percival.

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    Land of Sunshine
    Thoughts and musings on the shifting culture of our neighborhoods.
    Angelenos Found Creative Ways to Watch the First Super Bowl
    Feb 3, 2012

    Angelenos Found Creative Ways to Watch the First Super Bowl

    by Yosuke Kitazawa
    L.A. River Excursion: Frogtown West Bank
    Feb 3, 2012

    L.A. River Excursion: Frogtown West Bank

    by Justin Cram
    Beats & Rhymes: A Tale of L.A. Literature
    Feb 3, 2012

    Beats & Rhymes: A Tale of L.A. Literature

    by Mike Sonksen
    Jo Mora's Humorously Detailed L.A. History Map from 1942
    Feb 3, 2012

    Jo Mora's Humorously Detailed L.A. History Map from 1942

    by Yosuke Kitazawa
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    Watch Listen Learn

    Youth Voices
    Digital literacy program to engage students in multimedia production.
    Playing is Learning
    Dec 16, 2011

    Playing is Learning

    by Rubi Fregoso
    The Power of Maps
    Nov 29, 2011

    The Power of Maps

    by Rubi Fregoso
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    Community
    Share your stories through writing, photos and videos.
    Announcing the Winners of the Highland Park Mixtape Contest
    Jan 23, 2012

    Announcing the Winners of the Highland Park Mixtape Contest

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    Highland Park Mixtape Contest
    Dec 2, 2011

    Highland Park Mixtape Contest

    by Departures
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    Funders and Partners

    Support for the Departures is provided through these funders as well as local community partners and viewers like you.

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