Brian Frank

Web Editor for SoCal Connected, KCET's award-winning television newsmagazine. He has worked in just about every medium, with stories appearing on TV, radio, Web, and print. He is also the editor of the Online Journalism Review at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where he received his master's degree in online journalism. Prior to that he was an educator specializing in literacy development, a gig that carried him from one tiny seaside town in Japan to another in Alaska.

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Demonstrators outside a Safeway supermarket in Washington in 2000 demanded genetically engineered ingredients be taken off American grocery store shelves until they are fully tested and labeled. (Photo: Alex Wong/Newsmakers)

Three Strikes Revision, Food Labeling Join November Ballot Measures

One newly qualified measure would reduce the penalty for a third felony in less serious crimes. The other would require labels on genetically engineered foods.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders backed a measure to cut pensions and switch to 401(k) plans for city employees. Voters approved the measure Tuesday. (Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Eyes on San Diego and San Jose as Voters Approve Pension Cuts

San Diego voters have approved a closely watched measure to cut public retirement funds. A similar measure passed in San Jose.

Judicial Candidates With Highest Peer Approval Win Voter Support

Voter preference in Los Angeles County's judicial races coincided very closely with rankings that reflected the best judgment of their peers -- other attorneys and judges.

Tight Assembly Races to Follow Under New Top Two Primary Rules

The really interesting races to watch are the ones with a close 2nd place spot that could determine whether we see an all Democrat or all Republican face-off in November. Here are some Assembly races to watch.

More Prop 29 Facts to Make Your Head Spin (That's Not a Buzz)

Here are more facts to consider before you make up your mind about the proposed cigarette tax hike.

Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger votes under the supervision of poll worker Dhun May in the midterm election on Nov. 2, 2010 in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Dozens of L.A. Communities Still Short on Poll Workers for June Primary

County elections officials have reached out to residents with robocalls, but there is still a shortage with less than two weeks to go.

Why Do We Vote on a Tuesday?

The answer predates the Civil War and involves farmers, horses, and buggies -- not really issues voters would face today.

Law Allows 2 Hours off for Employees on Election Day

Voters can take up to two hours of paid leave to get to the polls and cast a ballot.

A lone voter casts his ballot at a polling booth in Venice Beach during the 1996 California state primary, which set a record low for turnout of registered voters in a presidential primary. (Photo: Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images)

Voter Turnout for Primaries: A (Dismal) Overview

It's tough to predict what the turnout will be on June 5, but here's a look at the historical trends. It's not the prettiest side of California.

Last Day to Register to Vote

Go online to fill out a form, but you'll still need to deliver it by mail. Make sure to get it in by 5 p.m. to ensure it's postmarked with today's date.