January 2012 Archives
Commentary:
You might expect environmentalists worried about the Salton Sea to be outraged at the proposed cut. As it turns out? Not so much.
Movie Miento:
The current debate over son jarocho in L.A. ranges from expletive pissing matches online to a philosophical debate over the nature of community music building and the process by which a musical practice that's spiritual to many is carried out.
Arts & Culture:
Wim Wenders uses 3-D cinematography in groundbreaking ways to render the exquisite artistry of German choreographer Pina Bausch in his new film, "Pina," opening January 13, 2012.
Around SoCal:
A big picture look at the region with stories about the future of San Diego transportation, lesbians in the Miss California USA pageant and more.
Transportation:
The desert route would be a few minutes longer, but would put two more million people on board each year.
Where We Are:
It isn't enough - not even much. Still, you can see the mountains again.
Arts & Culture:
LA-based artist Erin Cosgrove has created an eerie and disturbing book trailer for Ben Marcus' new novel, The Flame Alphabet.
Commentary:
Currently Super PACs can essentially flood the debate with speech, which is anonymous. The moral of the story, there is more than enough money to go around, it is just spent in campaigns.
Around SoCal:
A big picture look at the region with stories about high-speed rail, government transparency in Anaheim and the promise of California.
Where We Are:
Can our ports co-exist with environmental justice for harbor-area residents?
SoCal Focus is a blog about the people, places, and issues in and around Southern California.
