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September 2008 Archives
Economy

Federal Aid for Foreclosure Troubles

by Peter Viles
September 30, 2008 5:46 PM
California and many of its communities hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis stand to receive more than $500 million in federal aid over the next 18 months. » continue reading
 
Production Notes

The Real Victims of the Mortgage Crisis?

by Shereen Marisol Meraji
September 29, 2008 6:00 AM
The Real Victims of the Mortgage Crisis?
According to Michael Shermer, it's the taxpayers. » continue reading
 
Production Notes

Free the Market!!

by Shereen Marisol Meraji
September 29, 2008 6:00 AM
Libertarian and author Michael Shermer argues that part of the reason we’re in this economic slump is too much government regulation and intervention. » continue reading
 

Lunch, With A Side of Hurt

by Angela Shelley
September 26, 2008 8:23 AM
Lunch, With A Side of Hurt
The SoCal Connected crew stopped to take a lunch break in Lake Elsinore, while filming Foreclosure Alley. There, they met Louie Trujillo, owner of Las Cuatro Milpas Restaurant. Trujillo explained how the Inland Empire’s foreclosure crisis is hurting his business.... » continue reading
 
Production Notes

Brown Grass and Green Pools

by Angela Shelley
September 25, 2008 10:00 PM
Brown Grass and Green Pools
SoCal Connected producer Angela Shelley on why field producing is television’s most glamorous job. » continue reading
 
Guest Bloggers

You Can Call Me Roz

by Roz Lee
September 25, 2008 6:33 PM
You Can Call Me Roz
I am a thirty-two year-old, movie-going, God-fearing, love-giving, single, happy mother of two. I've worked since I was 17... until now. » continue reading
 
SoCal Connected Blog

Welcome to SoCal Connected

by Bret Marcus
September 25, 2008 5:36 PM
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

by KCET.org Site Staff
September 25, 2008 4:12 PM
Get Involved - Mama Hill and Mortgages
There are plenty of ways to help your fellow Angelenos with housing issues. » continue reading
 
Episode 101
 | September 25, 2008

SoCal Connected: Episode 101

SoCal Connected: Episode 101
Watch the full episode.
  • Foreclosure Alley
  • Down But Not Out
  • Sideways by Patt Morrison
  • Web Original: The House that Mama Hill Built
» continue reading
Production Notes

You Can't Have Both At The Same Time

by Shereen Marisol Meraji
September 25, 2008 6:07 AM
You Can't Have Both At The Same Time
According to author Michael Shermer, human beings are pro-capitalist when the markets are up and pro-socialist when the markets fall. But he adds, "you can't have both at the same time." » continue reading
 
Politics

The House That Mama Hill Built

by Web Team
September 24, 2008 11:13 PM
The House That Mama Hill Built
In honor of Black History Month, the web-team wants you to watch our short video profiling a local hero fighting to keep her home. » continue reading
 
The Water Cooler

The Water Cooler

by SoCal Connected Staff
September 24, 2008 8:21 PM
For the inaugural installment of "The Water Cooler," we want your answers to these questions: How is the economic downturn affecting you? And: Are you afraid of losing your home? » continue reading
 

Val Zavala

by Val Zavala
September 24, 2008 4:16 PM
Ms. Zavala is an anchor/reporter for KCET’s weekly newsmagazine, SoCal Connected. » continue reading
 
Economy

How Low Can Prices Go in the Inland Empire?

by Peter Viles
September 24, 2008 4:55 AM
How Low Can Prices Go in the Inland Empire?
The Inland Empire has a huge supply of a product no one wants: foreclosed houses. » continue reading
 

Sideways

by Correspondent Patt Morrison
September 23, 2008 11:16 PM
Sideways
A look at one of California's favorite "blood sports" -- real estate -- and how hard times have affected it. » continue reading
 

Down But Not Out

by Correspondent Judy Muller
September 23, 2008 11:11 PM
Down But Not Out
A middle class mother of two struggles after her home has been foreclosed and she faces eviction from her apartment. » continue reading
 

Foreclosure Alley

by Correspondent Lisa Ling
September 23, 2008 11:02 PM
Foreclosure Alley
For the past few years, the Inland Empire in Riverside County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the state - home to a major housing boom. But now the Inland Empire is pretty much the poster child for the foreclosure crisis. » continue reading
 
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