November 2011 Archives
Notes of a Native Daughter:
Listen to the names of what we have here and think of the beauty of what people might think of as weeds, often overlooked.
Around SoCal:
A big picture look at Southern California with stories from San Luis Obispo to the Inland Empire down to the border.
Weather:
The worst of it is expected to last through Friday.
Around SoCal:
Census numbers published today that the number of Californians living in poverty has increased substantially since 2000.
Movie Miento:
"I've chosen public transportation and my own two feet as my preferred means of navigating the city."
Around SoCal:
A daily big picture look at important stories in and around Southern California.
Weather:
Southern California has recently been enjoying summertime temperatures, but the National Weather Service says there is the possibility of cooler temps and low snow levels later this week. More concerning, however, is another force of nature: the Santa Anas.
Where We Are:
There's a long list of those who hope to roll back the state's landmark environmental law.
Places:
Southern California's inland highways share the culture of roadside diners with the rest of the nation, but it stands out as a junction of fast food origins.
Commentary:
Voters twice said they wanted an independent redistricting commission, not legislators, to draw district lines. If members of the judiciary think the lines are valid then those line should stand and should be used in next year's elections.
SoCal Focus is a daily blog about the people, places and issues in and around Southern California.
