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KCET.org editorial team crawls the digital Los Angeles and brings you the best of local blogs, video, film, television, new media and other pixellated curiosities.

Schwarzenegger Declares Fiscal Emergency [Updated]

[Update: Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency and called the legislature into a special session. "Our state is again facing a budget deficit that will force difficult decisions by California's elected officials. If there is one thing we have learned...
Prop 8 Live Stream

Prop 8 Live Stream

UPDATE - THE STREAM HAS ENDED. But we'd still love to hear your thoughts on Prop. 8 in comments. Also, as new streams become available, we will update this page.
In the Pool: Rainy L.A.

In the Pool: Rainy L.A.

After several days of rain, the sun finally broke out today, but the air has the distinct tang of fall. We went to the KCET.org Southern California Flickr Pool for images of Los Angeles in rain. If you have any you'd like to share, please add them to the group!
Congrats, Madeleine!

Congrats, Madeleine!

The folks here at KCET would just like to shout out a big congratulations to Madeleine Brand who has a new show on KPCC from 9 to 10 AM weekdays. And a special shout out to producer Steve Proffitt, who...
Race in Los Angeles: A Cartographic Investigation

Race in Los Angeles: A Cartographic Investigation

Red is White, Blue is Black, Green is Asian, Orange is Hispanic, Gray is Other, and each dot represents 25 people. Data from Census 2000. Map by Eric Fisher. Thanks to LA Taco for the initial post....
223 Years of Government: Thanks, Constitution!

223 Years of Government: Thanks, Constitution!

Happy National Constitution Day fellow public television nerds and history buffs. Today we pay homage to a document with one of the best opening lines ever.
Libraries Struggle As Funds Dwindle

Libraries Struggle As Funds Dwindle

This week's LA Weekly published a scathing report on our city's dwindling library culture due to budget cuts deemed necessary by the Mayor and City Council.
¡Viva México! Online

¡Viva México! Online

Certain days have symbolic meaning for us. They mark historic events that demand our attention —at least for one day out of the year. More than pushing us into the future, these anniversaries invite us to turn around and see where we've been.
Mapping Our Commutes, One Zip Code at a Time

Mapping Our Commutes, One Zip Code at a Time

An interactive map tracks our commuting patterns — where we live, where we work, and the distances between.
Homeboy Industries to Get County Funding

Homeboy Industries to Get County Funding

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.3-million contract with Homeboy Industries after financial problems threatened the life of the program
Food Trucks For All

Food Trucks For All

Approximately six thousand food trucks feed hard-working Angelinos daily. But with popularity, comes increased pressure to regulate.
VOD: Mellow Out, Los Angeles

VOD: Mellow Out, Los Angeles

A new study conducted by Forbes ranked Los Angeles the second most stressful city in the country. Las Vegas took the number one spot, while New York City came in at an impressively low eighth.
VOD: Impact Los Angeles

VOD: Impact Los Angeles

There isn't any giant meteor (that we know of) headed towards Earth or Los Angeles, but if there were, it wouldn't be a very pretty picture for us Angelenos.
VOD: Cinematic Tour of Los Angeles

VOD: Cinematic Tour of Los Angeles

A cinematic and geographic look at the movie capital of the world. This video takes us through time and across town to show us just a tiny slice of L.A. in film.
VOD: Beverly Hills

VOD: Beverly Hills

With this song about living the big life in Beverly Hills, Weezer became celebrities themselves. Its the Los Angeles dream.
VOD: Coachella Time-Lapse

VOD: Coachella Time-Lapse

OK, it isn't a music video. But Southern California music just isn't complete without Coachella! Here's a QUICK look at SoCal's annual music festival.
VOD: Under the Bridge

VOD: Under the Bridge

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are associated with California with songs like "Dani California" and "Californication." But don't forget "Under the Bridge," which is all about Los Angeles.
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VOD: "Welcome to the Jungle"

"Guns N Roses" released "Welcome to the Jungle" in 1987, and it has been regarded as a metal classic ever since. The Los Angeles connection isn't too obvious, but it's there.
VOD: Phantom Planet's

VOD: Phantom Planet's "California"

"California" is a song about heading back to the Golden State by car from an unspecified location. The real question isn't where they are coming from, but rather, why did they ever leave?
VOD: Hollywood Nights

VOD: Hollywood Nights

The next pick in our Video of the Day build up to the music special is Bob Seger's classic "Hollywood Nights." It is arguably one of the greatest songs about Los Angeles ever written.