September 2009 Archives

By SoCal Connected Staff
September 28, 2009

This year we'll be covering the issues you care about with the same quality and depth you've come to expect from KCET. First up: texting while driving.

By Val Zavala
September 18, 2009

These days, dying is not a prerequisite to bargains.

By Correspondent Judy Muller
September 9, 2009

AUDIO: Last week - fire. Next week - earthquake, maybe? But it's beautiful now! Correspondent Judy Muller ponders the curious nature of Southern Californians, and posits that our constant state of denial is probably more rational than it seems.

By Steve Proffitt
September 8, 2009

Last year we spotlighted a family facing foreclosure on an episode of SoCal Connected. Thanks to that exposure, the Balli family of Lake Elsinore is featured on a prime time Sesame Street special airing Wednesday night. Click more for all the details.

By SoCal Connected
September 4, 2009

Watch the full episode.

• The Big Burn
• After the Fire
• Commentary by Marcos Villatoro
• The People's Media

By Steve Proffitt
September 4, 2009

The fire in the Angeles Forest has created an enormous plume of carbon dioxide that stretches across the United States. See a JPL/NASA animation.

By Steve Proffitt
September 4, 2009

While firefighters have made great progress containing the Station Fire in the Angeles Forest, officials still term the fire as "dangerous." And it continues to create unhealthy air quality conditions through the basin and beyond.

By SoCal Connected
September 3, 2009

Fire is a natural cleanser. That's a strange notion for urban folk, and little consolation for our neighbors who have lost their homes. But every year we're faced with this. The bigger we grow, the closer we get to the source of the flames.

By SoCal Connected
September 3, 2009

Another devastating series of wildfires in Southern California... it's clear that our fire season is now year-round, and that we must come to grips with where and how we build our homes, and who is going to pay for the skyrocketing costs of firefighting.

By Steve Proffitt
September 3, 2009

If you've had a traffic accident while texting, we want to talk to you, and maybe put you on TV. Share your cautionary tale with your fellow Southern Californians. Click MORE now and tell us your story.

By Steve Proffitt
September 3, 2009

Nowadays, when something happens, folks grab their cameras, and then race to post images on the Web. The great fire in Angeles Forest was no exception. We've put together a sampler, and invite you to share your stuff.

By Steve Proffitt
September 2, 2009

The fire in the Angeles National Forest continues to grow. But more favorable weather, and a massive effort by firefighters is leading to optimism that destruction may be keep to a minimum.

By SoCal Connected Staff
September 1, 2009

Visit our Flickr group to contribute your wildfire-related photos, and we may feature them on our site or on the air.

By Steve Proffitt
September 1, 2009

Keep your fingers crossed. It's not out of danger yet, but firefighters are on the ground at Mt. Wilson. They've constructed some fire breaks and hope they'll be able to save the Observatory and broadcast towers at the top of the mountain.

By Steve Proffitt
September 1, 2009

Amateur videographers have been shooting and posting amazing videos of the fire in Angeles Forest. We have a few examples. Do you have others to suggest?

By Steve Proffitt
September 1, 2009

Another tough day ahead for firefighters in the Angeles National Forest. But officials are expressing cautious optimism that, with luck - and some good weather - they may be able to begin containing the blaze.