Loving Joshua Tree | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 4 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-10 | Love for Joshua Tree endangers the local life—both people and ecosystems. The allure of the high desert has drawn generations to the region, from socialites of the early 20th century to social media users today. Amid a boom of tourism and short-term rentals, conservationists and locals hope this love for Joshua Tree can be practiced more sustainably for everyone—and everything—that calls it home.00:00 - 00:58 - Introduction 00:58 - 09:56- The New Generational Love for the Desert09:56 - 15:31 - The Tourism Impact on the Housing Market15:31 - 25:06 - Social Infrastructure in the Desert25:06 - 26:04 - Conclusion Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #California #JoshuaTree #Environment #Desert
The Los Angeles River is Clean Enough to Swim in (Sometimes) | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-05-02 | The Los Angeles River is a urban river in the middle of a big city — so it's not perfect. But it's cleaner than you might think, sometimes even clean enough to swim in according to EPA standards. Here's how the City of L.A. monitors its water quality, as told by Steve Appleton of L.A. River Kayak Safari.For more, watch the Earth Focus episode "Reimagining the Los Angeles River" here: youtube.com/watch?v=6T7hIh_q4Ok Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #southerncalifornia #socal #LA #LosAngeles #river #waterquality #waterpollution #didyouknow
YTT Tribe Reclaims Diablo Canyon’s Nuclear Land | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-30 | The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant sits on the ancestral homelands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe. When the plant was posed to close, the YTT Tribe developed a land back proposal. This plan became less clear when California decided to reverse that decision. Whether or not a nuclear plant operates on their lands, they are determined to reclaim and care for their land.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#diablocanyon #environment #nuclearpower #nativeamerican
Heres Why California Reversed Decision to Close Nuclear Plant | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-29 | How far is California from reaching their renewable energy goal? In this Earth Focus episode “Diablo Canyon: California's Last Nuclear Power Plant,” experts have critical conversations about balancing the strain of climate change on the state's energy needs. This animated explainer describes why the state reversed its decision to shut down the last nuclear power plant. Watch the full episode to learn about the efforts being made for the state’s energy future.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #Environment #PowerPlant #Energy #California
Nuclear Power Protest at Diablo Canyon | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-27 | Critics have been calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant's closure for decades. In the 1980s, the plant's gates witnessed one of the largest number of arrests in the history of the U.S. anti-nuclear movement. Despite these efforts, the plant ultimately opened. But concerns over safety emerge again as California considers keeping the plant open after announcing it's closure in 2016. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #NuclearPower #Environment
How Climate Change Swayed Diablo Canyons Reversal| Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-27 | It was announced that the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant would be closing in 2016. But climate change brought new pressures to California's grid that forced the state to reconsider. Californians ended up without power during extreme heat. In order to meet clean energy goals and to keep essential power flowing in the face of such events, the decision was reversed until at least 2030.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #NuclearPower #Environment #animation
Yes, Los Angeles Has a River (And There Are Still Frogs In it)| SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-25 | Not only does the city of Los Angeles have a river with a wide amount of animal diversity, but the L.A. River still has the frog (and toad) population that gave an adjacent neighborhood the name "Frogtown." Here's a glimpse of the habitat and the wildlife that it fosters, as told by Steve Appleton from LA River Kayak Safari.For more, watch the Earth Focus episode "Reimagining the Los Angeles River" here: youtube.com/watch?v=6T7hIh_q4Ok Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #southerncalifornia #socal #LA #LosAngeles #river #frogs #wildlife #herpetology #ecology #biodiversity
Is Diablo Canyon A Key Player in Californias Energy Mix? | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-25 | "The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant is seen as a key player in California's energy mix. Experts explain how much power the state gets from nuclear energy and other sources, and why transitioning to more renewable energy can be challenging. These are some of the reasons why California reversed its previous decision to close Diablo Canyon. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #NuclearPower #Environment #Nuclear #CaliforniaEnergy
Mothers for Nuclear & Diablo Canyons Nuclear Future | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-23 | "In 2016, it was announced that the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant would close. Heather Hoff and Kristin Zaitz were concerned that California couldn’t afford to lose the plant in the fight against climate change, air pollution, and energy poverty. They started Mothers for Nuclear to communicate the science and importance of nuclear power.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #NuclearPower #Environment
Mothers for Nuclears Fight at Diablo Canyon | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-23 | After protesting the Vietnam War, the organization Mothers for Peace turned their attention to another social and environmental threat: nuclear weapons, power, and waste. They have been fighting the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant since 1973. Fifty years later, as California re-evaluates the future of Diablo Canyon, members Linda Seeley and Jane Swanson once again voice their concerns.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #NuclearPower #Environment
Why the Great Horned Owls Flew the Coop | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-22 | Did you know that great horned owls and hawks occupy each other's nests? In the Earth Focus episode "The Tortoise, the Raven, and Us," Elizabeth Paige (Torres Martinez Band of Cahuilla Indians) of the Native American Land Conservancy explains what ravens have to do with this relationship changing in the desert ecosystem. Dive into the full episode to see how scientists and community members are working to bring balance to desert wildlife.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #Desert #Wildlife #Ravens #Owl #Ecosystem #Environment #Birds #Nests
These Blooms Are Super at UCR Botanical Gardens in Riverside, CA | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-18 | Looking for a "superbloom" in SoCal? The botanic gardens at UC Riverside offer a leisurely stroll or a rugged hike through floral landscapes, desert terrain and wooded hillsides — with plants and blooms from California, Australia, the Mediterranean and South Africa. Here's what you can see during a spring visit, from cactus flowers to lizards and more. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #southerncalifornia #socal #flowers #spring #springtime #garden #horticulture #botanicalgarden #lizard #riverside #inlandempire
Diablo Canyon: Californias Last Nuclear Power Plant | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 5 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-18 | Diablo Canyon ignites conversations about nuclear power in the state’s energy future. Challenged by extreme weather events and eyeing clean energy goals, California reversed its decision to close its last nuclear power plant. This is a set-back for anti-nuclear activists, welcome news for climate activists, and a minor detour in the YTT Northern Chumash’s journey to reclaim their ancestral lands.00:00 - 01:00 - Introduction01:00 - 00:10 - Mothers For Peace10:00 - 00:16 - Mothers For Nuclear 16:06 - 00:22 - YTT Northern Chumash Tribe Perspective 22:42 - 00:26 - ConclusionLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb[HASHTAGS FROM HASHTAG FIELD BELOW]
Desert Tourism Displacing Joshua Tree Residents Rapidly | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-17 | A boom in Joshua Tree tourism is leaving the local community with fewer housing options. The cost of living in the desert is skyrocketing for residents like Tiffany Hopkins, who is finding it harder to live in the place she's called home for 33 years. When homes are bought out for short-term rentals, they are taken off the long-term rental market, displacing long-time local residents. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #JoshuaTree #Environment #Housing #VacationRentals #Displacement
What Joshua Trees Social Media Presence Means for Tourism | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-17 | Joshua Tree National Park has captivated visitors for decades, but most recently, it has become a popular backdrop for social media content. This popularity is driving a spike in desert tourism that leaves behind a large footprint. Among the benefits of these platforms are the positive portrayal of desert landscapes and new opportunity to educate visitors. The consequences of a tourism boom include graffiti, littering, and the noise and light pollution impact of music festivals on wildlife. A challenge locals face is the balance between inviting enthusiast visitors and inspiring stewardship of the land. Hear from Glen Steigelman of The Station Joshua Tree, Laura Crane of the Nature Conservancy, Jane Rodgers of the National Parks Service and Frazier Haney of The Wildlands Conservancy share their gripes and praises of social media's impact on Joshua Tree.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #JoshuaTree #Environment #Housing #VacationRentals #Displacement
100 Years of Desert Influencers | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-17 | The original desert advocate was Minerva Hoyt. She created exhibitions to show off the desert's natural beauty and commissioned photos that convinced President Franklin D. Roosevelt to create Joshua Tree National Monument in 1936. In 1937, Desert Magazine was launched to celebrate the Mojave for decades, and from 1940 to 1960, more than 50 movies and TV shows were filmed in the High Desert. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #JoshuaTree #Mojave #Environment #Influencer #Conservation
Biking Along the L.A. River | Visiting with Huell Howser | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-16 | The Los Angeles River is often thought of as a huge concrete eyesore. Not anymore, at least not after you join Huell talking to some of the many people working hard to bring our river back to its natural state, with some added recreation.Want to see how the L.A. River continues to improve today? Watch Earth Focus: Reimagining the Los Angeles River at youtube.com/watch?v=6T7hIh_q4Ok&pp=ygUUbGEgcml2ZXIgZWFydGggZm9jdXM%3DWatch the full episode "L.A. River Special" at youtube.com/watch?v=fwME9k3RX-oWant to learn more? Watch more Visiting with Huell Howser at bit.ly/3GDpayz~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#HuellHowser #VisitingwithHuellHowser #LARiver #LosAngeles #environment
Diablo Canyon (Preview) | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 5 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-15 | Watch a preview of an "Earth Focus" episode exploring how Diablo Canyon ignites conversations about nuclear power in the state’s energy future. California reversed its decision to close its last nuclear power plant due to global warming. This is a set-back for anti-nuclear activists, welcome news for climate activists, and a minor detour in the YTT Northern Chumash’s journey to reclaim their ancestral lands. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #California #DiabloCanyon #Environment #NuclearPower
How the Desert Tackles Climate Change| Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-15 | "Loving Joshua Tree," an episode of Earth Focus, explores the desert's nickname of an "underground forest" due to its ability to capture carbon from the atmosphere. Development and human activity threatens the desert and this natural carbon sequestration process. Watch the full episode to hear the important conversations exploring the complex relationship between people and nature. youtu.be/U7Prc_WOUiQ?si=Oxb-GjYXDTJXZp92Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #JoshuaTree #Plants #Desert #Protect #Environment #DesertLove #CarbonCapture
Ravenville: Why Birds Flock to Desert Human Wastelands | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-13 | Scientists at Hardshell Labs have been studying raven behaviors for decades. Using GPS trackers, they found that ravens tend to gather near landfills, compost centers, and particularly around a water sewage treatment plant they call Ravenville. They are finding non-lethal solutions to address the correlation between the growth in raven populations and the growth of human activities in the desert. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #Ravens #Mojave #Environment #Conservation #Birds #Scientist #Innovation
Desert Ravens: A Major Relative to Indigenous Traditions | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-12 | For Indigenous peoples of the Mojave, the intelligent raven holds a lot of power, is respected as an elder and symbolizes transition. In her role as a conservation social scientist at The Living Desert, Sienna Thomas (Piipaash / Tsitsitas) works with Indigenous youth to reconnect them with the land, including nature hikes with women. Elizabeth Paige (Torres Martinez Band of Cahuilla Indians), an education and stewardship manager at the Native American Land Conservancy, discusses the importance of birds in her culture's way of life. She notes a particular area where Great horned owl and hawk families typically share nests has been overtaken by a massive influx of ravens recently. This overabundance of ravens, say Thomas and Paige, is caused by an imbalance in people's behaviors. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #Ravens #Mojave #Environment #Indigenous #Native #Conservation #Birds #LandStewardship
The Tortoise, the Raven, and Us | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 3 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-11 | Ravens threaten Mojave Desert tortoises, and solutions call on shifts in human behavior. While they are one of the smartest birds in the world, their success can pose an existential threat to other wildlife. Scientists and community members work to provide solutions to this increasing environmental problem, which are revealing deep insights into humanity in the process. 00:00 - 01:04 - Introduction 01:04 - 06:40 - The Increase of Ravens in the Desert06:40 - 11:10 - Indigenous Teachers Perspective on Ravens 11:10 - 16:38 - Rethinking the Relationship with Ravens 16:38 - 24:11 - The Science of Ravenville 24:11 - 26:04 - Conclusion Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #California #Ravens #Environment #Desert
L.A. Rivers Legacy of Displacement PBS SoCal 2024-04-10 | For centuries, the L.A. river has shaped life for residents, while also displacing many. From time immemorial, the river was the center of life for Native peoples until waves of colonization erased Native culture from every part of waterway. In the mid 20th century, infrastructure projects removed about a quarter million residents, many of who were people of color living in segregated communities because of unfair housing policies. More recently, revitalization efforts have driven up rents and forced people to move out, reaching a crisis level in some river-adjacent communities.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LARiver #revitalization #LosAngeles #LosAngelesRiver #Environment #displacement #gentrification
Chinatowns Shift from Affordable to Investment Destination PBS SoCal 2024-04-10 | Chinatown residents wonder if the benefits of L.A. River restoration will pass them by. Mariela Suarez and her family are watching the community change rapidly from their vantage point in the William Mead Homes community. Suarez is finding the differences between her family and newcomers has a lot to do with socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. Sissy Trinh of the Southeast Asian Community Alliance shares the history of Chinatown and Lincoln Heights, and how the neighborhoods are shifting from affordable housing areas to destinations for major investment.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LARiver #revitalization #LosAngeles #LosAngelesRiver #Environment #Chinatown #LincolnHeights #GreenGentrification #Gentrification #Displacement
Elysian Valley, Not Frogtown | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-10 | Dario Herrera has been an Elysian Valley resident his entire life. He has watched housing prices pushing many of his family members out of the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood along the L.A. River. Herrera sees the neighborhood through the lens of newcomers who are rebranding the area as "Frogtown," and through the eyes of longtime Elysian Valley residents struggling with real estate speculation and limited food access. Clockshop's Julia Meltzer attributes the changes she has seen since the arts organization arrived in 2002 to a combination of anticipated green space along the L.A. River, the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LARiver #revitalization #LosAngeles #LosAngelesRiver #Environment #FrogTown #ElysianValley #GreenGentrification #Displacement
L.A. River: What Would Happen if Concrete is Removed? | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-10 | An idyllic vision of removing the concrete from 51 miles of the L.A. River is problematic from scientific and social perspectives, according to the engineers and architects tasked with bringing the vision to fruition with Frank Gehry. To restore the river to a more natural state, while still mitigating dangerous flood conditions, would mean displacing millions of people along the way. Jessica M. Henson of OLIN and Mark Hanna of Geosyntech offer a landscape architect and engineer perspective of the river's hydrology. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LARiver #revitalization #LosAngeles #LosAngelesRiver #Environment #Concrete
Frank Gehry Designs SELA Platform Parks and Cultural Center | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-09 | Frank Gehry and his team identified Southeast Los Angeles communities as some of the most underserved along the L.A. River. They studied various factors, including public health, rent burden and more, such as a 10-year shorter life span for residents. The group focused efforts on a South Gate region surrounding the confluence of the L.A. River and Rio Hondo. Their multi-site proposal includes platform parks that use water from the river for recreation and acquifer replenishment. Another element is a cultural center that would create various galleries, an amphitheater, arts education opportunities, and a cafe offering classes and space for the community to explore the culinary arts.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LARiver #revitalization #LosAngeles #LosAngelesRiver #Environment #SoutheastLosAngeles #SELA #culture #FrankGehry
A Century of L.A. River History | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-09 | The L.A. River's reputation has evolved over the past century, from a raging waterway, to a necessary infrastructure solution, to an industrial corridor that begs for revitalization. The deadly flood of 1938 was the final straw in a series of many events that threatened the way of life in a rapidly growing Los Angeles. While officials built a concrete channel to tame the watershed, the communities that were hemmed at its banks began questioning if they could co-exist with a more natural river space instead. Spearheaded by Lewis MacAdams, river restoration efforts gained steam and became city policy under Mayor Eric Garcetti.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LARiver #revitalization #LosAngeles #LosAngelesRiver #Environment #History #Floods
Has the L.A. River Displaced Diverse Communities Over Time? | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-08 | Coursing through centuries of history, the Los Angeles River's journey begins with Indigenous land stewardship. However, its story intertwines with the displacement of diverse communities over time. Watch our two-part series to uncover the impact of the L.A. River on the city, and explore efforts to foster inclusivity and equity along its banks.Watch more at pbssocal.org/lariverGet the free PBS App at pbssocal.org/appSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/kcet-YTsubscribe Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/PBSSoCalInstagram: instagram.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: pbssocal.org/newsletter#EarthFocus #LARiver #Indigenouspeoples #LosAngeles #Housing #Gentrification #LosAngeles #Environment
Take a Street Art and Taco Truck Crawl Through L.A.s Boyle Heights | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-05 | Here's how to visit taco truck heaven on Olympic Boulevard in the Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights, featuring mariscos and tacos árabes. But before you embark on your Mexican food coma, check out the birthplace of the Chicano Mural Movement, Estrada Courts — and look for other street art along the way. Hungry for more Boyle Heights cuisine? Watch SoCal Wanderer "Los Originales Tacos Árabes de Puebla: Trying the Secret Family Recipe" at youtu.be/ZUii0Ml1q5cLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #LA #LosAngeles #streetart #tacos #foodtruck #streetfood #mexicanfood #foodie #foodies #southerncalifornia #SoCal
Loving Joshua Tree (Preview) | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 4 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-05 | Love for Joshua Tree endangers the local life—both people and ecosystems. The allure of the high desert has drawn generations to the region, from socialites of the early 20th century to social media users today. Amid a boom of tourism and short-term rentals, conservationists and locals hope this love for Joshua Tree can be practiced more sustainably for everyone—and everything—that calls it home. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #California #JoshuaTree #Environment #Desert
The Tortoise, the Raven, and Us (Preview) | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 3 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-05 | Ravens threaten Mojave Desert tortoises, and solutions call on shifts in human behavior. While they are one of the smartest birds in the world, their success can pose an existential threat to other wildlife. Scientists and community members work to provide solutions to this increasing environmental problem, which are revealing deep insights into humanity in the process. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #California #Ravens #Environment #Desert
Transforming the Los Angeles River | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 2 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-04 | A transformed L.A. River is envisioned by the communities that live at its edge. In the process, residents also must reconcile with the river channel's past. From artists in Elysian Valley, to store owners in Chinatown, to Indigenous leaders, these communities are working to ensure everyone is included in new plans for the river's 51 miles.Watch Part 1: youtu.be/6T7hIh_q4Ok00:00 - 01:01 - Introduction 01:01 - 07:34 - The Impact of Gentrification 07:34 - 15:16 - River Restoration in the Community 15:17 - 18:31 - Friends of the LA River18:31 - 23:46 - Native Communities Voices on L.A. River23:46 - 25:58 - Conclusion25:58 - 26:37 Credits Want to learn more? Watch more at bit.ly/3NrIzUQ~~~~~~ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LosAngeles #LARiver #Environment
Earth Focus Season 5 (Preview) | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-04 | This season of Earth Focus takes an in-depth look into the relationships between California’s wildlands and urban infrastructure.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LosAngeles #LARiver #Environment
Reimagining the Los Angeles River | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 1 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-04 | The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture. Designs by local visionaries hope to transform the channel in new ways that benefit both the environment and people. But some residents along the river wonder if these changes will bring more harm than good to their communities.Watch Part 2: youtu.be/eosW_1PQK3400:00 - 01:12 - Introduction 01:12 - 07:22 - Geology of L.A. River 07:22 - 17:30 - Gehry Partners and the L.A. River 17:30 - 24:32 - Residential Perspective on L.A. River 24:32 - 26:07 - Conclusion 26:07 - 26:37 - Credits Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LosAngeles #LARiver #Environment
Reimagining the Los Angeles River (Preview) | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 1 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-03 | The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture. Designs by local visionaries hope to transform the channel in new ways that benefit both the environment and people. But some residents along the river wonder if these changes will bring more harm than good to their communities. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LosAngeles #LARiver #Environment
Transforming the Los Angeles River (Preview) | Earth Focus | Season 5, Episode 2 | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-03 | A transformed L.A. River is envisioned by the communities that live at its edge. In the process, residents also must reconcile with the river channel's past. From artists in Elysian Valley, to store owners in Chinatown, to Indigenous leaders, these communities are working to ensure everyone is included in new plans for the river's 51 miles. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #LosAngeles #LARiver #Environment
Youth Activists Ignite Change in a New Generation| Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-04-01 | Meet Alexandria Villaseñor, a young activist from California, who, amidst recurring wildfires, draws inspiration from global figures like Greta Thunberg. Watch the full episode of Earth Focus to see how a new generation is committing to raising awareness about climate change and reducing their ecological footprint. youtu.be/XZF5k75bYbA?feature=sharedLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #California #ClimateChange #Youth #WildFires #Environment #Earth #ClimateAwareness #GretaThunberg
A Journey Down L.A.s Cesar Chavez Avenue, Chinatown to Boyle Heights | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-29 | L.A.'s Sunset Boulevard and Brooklyn Avenue, extending from Chinatown to Monterey Park, were renamed Cesar Chavez Avenue in 1994 as part of a larger effort to honor the civil rights and workers' rights activist the year after his passing. It happened in conjunction with the designation of Cesar Chavez Day — and today, this main artery runs through former and current ethnic enclaves of Los Angeles, from Olvera Street and Chinatown (the site of an historic alignment of Route 66) to the Little Italy and Frenchtown districts. Join us as we cross the Los Angeles River and venture into the former Brooklyn Heights, once the heart of the Jewish community of L.A., along what used to be known as Brooklyn Avenue. Discover remnants of its Jewish heritage intermingling with its Chicano past and current thriving Latinx population, as well as ties to Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Movement along the way. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #LA #LosAngeles #civilrights #sisepuede #workersrights #streetart #boyleheights #eastla #chinatown #jewish #route66 #chicano
Purple Sea Urchins: Friend or Foe to Kelp Forests?| Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-25 | Did you know the purple urchin is harmful to ocean species? These spiny Pacific Ocean predators are destroying entire forests of kelp, leaving a desert of urchin barrens. Watch the full episode to see how scientists are raising awareness and finding ways to protect underwater species.Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #Ocean #Kelp #PurpleUrchin #California #Environment #Scientists #PacificOcean #marinebiology
Best View of Los Angeles Is in Hollywood? | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-21 | "There's a reason why Runyon Canyon's hiking trails are so popular. Without going very far, you can see practically all of Los Angeles — right in the middle of Hollywood! Don Andres and Shawn Meaux from Friends of Runyon Canyon share their experiences and what makes this outdoor destination a great place for a city hike. Find out more about L.A.'s hiking history in the Lost LA episode ""Hiking Trailblazers"" youtube.com/watch?v=dZ3rqujPJ1kLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #LA #LosAngeles #lostla #history #hiking #trails #hollywood"
The Fight for Better Air Quality in the Inland Empire | Earth Focus | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-18 | San Bernardino's poor air quality has impacted many households as mass corporations continue expanding in the area and bringing toxic pollutants with their operations. Members of the community are coming together to advocate for their health and safety in the Inland Empire. Watch the full episode to learn how the community is making a positive difference in the area. youtu.be/m9lMgL4vdis?feature=sharedLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#EarthFocus #Environment #SanBernardino #AirQuality #Air #Community #InlandEmpire #Pollution
L.A.s Most Historic Irish Pub Transports You to Irelands Countryside | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-15 | "Tom Bergin's is the oldest Irish pub in Los Angeles and home to the city's second-oldest liquor license. Belly up to the horseshoe-shaped bar, where you can sip a famous Irish coffee under shamrocks devoted to the many regulars (including celebrities) over the tavern's 88-year history. Now a city historic landmark, it's a historic destination beyond St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #LA #LosAngeles #pub #irish #stpatricksday #history #bar #irishcoffee"
Hollywood Forevers Most Notorious Resident | Lost LA | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-13 | Join Lost LA host Nathan Masters and tour guide Kari Bible as they visit one of Hollywood Forever Cemetery's most infamous residents. The mausoleum houses notorious gangster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, a mobster who created the concept of the modern Vegas casino and has become a pop culture icon since his death in 1947. His burial site receives many vistors who believe that if they leave him an offering it will give them some "Gambling Karma".Watch the full episode about L.A's Cemeteries here.youtu.be/9jy-k_RML3o?si=ZvW1n_kOZAJ2yT8HLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#LostLA #History #LosAngeles #LasVegas #Mafia #Mob #Gangster #Celebrity #Casino #Cemetery #Graveyard #Graves #Death
L.A.s Runyon Canyon: The History You Didnt Know | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-11 | Runyon Canyon may be a popular hiking destination for Angelenos (including celebrities) and visitors to Los Angeles alike, but there's a lot of history beyond the well-trodden trails. Don Andres, President of Friends of Runyon Canyon (founded in 2014), describes the land use before the hike — including its past as a private estate and artist retreat. Discover some of the ruins of the long-lost mansion and find one of the best views of L.A. at Inspiration Point, right in the middle of Hollywood. Find out more about L.A.'s hiking history in the Lost LA episode "Hiking Trailblazers" youtube.com/watch?v=dZ3rqujPJ1kLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #LA #LosAngeles #lostla #history #hiking #trails #hollywood
How Paul Bragg Became L.A.s First Fitness Influencer | Lost LA PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-03-06 | Join Lost LA Host Nathan Masters and USC's Bill Cunningham as they look at the shady beginnings of L.A's first fitness influencer. Paul Bragg's legacy can be felt throughout the city from dedicated health food stores to apple cider vinegar, but his biggest accomplishment was turning hiking into one of L.A's most popular recreational activities.Watch the full episode about L.A hiking culture here.youtu.be/dZ3rqujPJ1k?si=xUQY9VtUXVpTWtk9Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#LostLA #History #LosAngeles #Hiking #Influencer #Health #outdoors #trails #hike #wellness
From Yoga to Vegan Eats: 4 Hidden Gems for Self Care in South L.A. | SoCal Wanderer | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-02-29 | Set an intention for self care in the South L.A. neighborhood of Los Angeles, where you can get your flow going at the worker-owned The Tree Yoga Cooperative, a diverse yoga studio focused on inclusiveness and sustainability located at a former Goodyear plant, now reimagined as The Beehive. Nearby, you can take in some art, visit a quiet nature park, and get a boost of energy at Black-owned small businesses, like Baba's Vegan Cafe and Coffee del Mundo.Find out more about The Tree Yoga Cooperative by watching the full episode of SoCal Wanderer: youtube.com/watch?v=vqk5rPFTBXMLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb #socalwanderer #LA #LosAngeles #BlackHistoryMonth #blackowned #smallbusiness #yoga #selfcare #vegan #veganfood
Dollar Hits Filipino Flavors: From Balut to Camote Cue | Lost LA | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-02-28 | Join Lost LA host Nathan Masters and Aquilina Soriano Versoza from the Pilipino Workers Center as they sample the offerings at the famous Dollar Hits restaurant. Located in Historic Filipinotown, Dollar Hits gives you the opportunity to eat authentic Filipino street food in Los Angeles. From Filipino style BBQ to balut (fertilized duck egg), come and experience the wide offerings of Filipino cuisine. Want to learn more about Filipino American culture and history? Watch the full video episode here.youtube.com/watch?v=-4g35HihChwLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#LostLA #Culture #LosAngeles #FilipinoFood #AsianCuisine #Food #foodie #Philippines
Harley Motorcycles Unite Women from Diverse Backgrounds | Visiting with Huell Howser | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-02-28 | Huell and the ladies take a spin on their motorcycles and meet other interesting "weekend rebels."Want to learn more? Watch more Visiting with Huell Howser at bit.ly/3GDpayz~~~~~~ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#HuellHowser #VisitingwithHuellHowser #motorcycles
Heading to the Altar? Heres an Unusual Wedding Idea: Cemeteries | Lost LA | PBS SoCal PBS SoCal 2024-02-23 | Heading to the altar soon and planning your wedding? Consider cemeteries as an unusual wedding venue. Cemetery weddings are totally a thing in Southern California. Over the last century, tens of thousands of brides and grooms have wed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California — including celebrities like Ronald Reagan and Regis Philbin. Learn about the wedding chapels of Forest Lawn and how the cemetery helps couples plan their upcoming nuptials — from the wedding chapel and flowers to the vows. Watch the full episode "Eternal City: Los Angeles Cemeteries" at youtube.com/watch?v=9jy-k_RML3oLearn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T~~~~~~Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3wiFfZ2Follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/pbssocalTikTok: tiktok.com/@pbssocal_kcetFacebook: facebook.com/pbssocalSign-up for our Newsletter: bit.ly/3wby5Gb#LostLA #History #cemetery #weddings #funeral #graveyard
