SoCal Connected: Episode 136

Ocean Defenders - By Correspondent Angie Crouch - They're called the Ocean Defenders: a group of volunteer SCUBA divers who head deep underwater to clean up shipwrecks and protect ocean life.

First Person with Bob Stern, President of the Center for Governmental Studies - We talk with Bob Stern about what he sees are the greatest dangers facing California, and what the state must do to get out of this economic mess.

Second Helpings - By Correspondent Val Zavala - At a time of tremendous need why is there also tremendous waste? Meet the people who have found ways to waste less food and feed more people.

Commentary - By Joel Stein - I care about the environment as much as anyone. If the environment weren’t looking where it was going and was about to get hit by a car, I’d yell, “Hey, environment, watch out!”

Journalists' Vigil - SoCal Connected cameras were there as a crowd of about 1,000 people gathered in Santa Monica to show support for the two American journalists imprisoned by North Korea.