PBS SoCalHuell takes a look at the Central Library Garden which is right in front of the beautiful downtown Los Angeles library. This garden has a long and rich history, and has grown to be a landmark.
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Library Plaza | Visiting with Huell Howser | KCETPBS SoCal2018-07-29 | Huell takes a look at the Central Library Garden which is right in front of the beautiful downtown Los Angeles library. This garden has a long and rich history, and has grown to be a landmark.
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#HuellHowser #VisitingwithHuellHowser #LosAngeles #California culture #library #CentralLibraryGarden #CentralLibraryBefore Real Women Have Curves and Will Trent | Fine Cut | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-19 | FILMS BEFORE THEY'RE FAMOUS
Before Patricia Cardoso shaped Latin cinema with films like Real Women Have Curves, she directed The Water Carrier at UCLA. Winning both the student Academy award and DGA award, the film was included in Fine Cut’s first episode in 1996. Cardoso based the film on her grandfather who performed Columbia's first cataract operation. Fine Cut celebrates 25 seasons of student film, featuring some of today's top talent.
#americaferrera #latinfilm #ucla #director #studentfilm #finecut #finecut25 #willtrent #ucriverside #sundance #studentoscarWhy the Seances of the 1880s may have been historys best parties | Wont You Be My Gamer?PBS SoCal2024-10-19 | "Gamers @ElyseWillems and Nikole Zivalich take a deep dive into paranormal activity while playing Visage with Halloween Historian/Seance Expert Lisa Morton. Lisa shares notes from her time in America's most Haunted House and Nikole regales us with the story of how she was once haunted by Mario. Yes, that Mario. #BeMyGamer
00:54 - Paranormal Activity 01:30 - The Haunting 05:00 - Ghost Light 06:25 - Alone in the Dark 07:37 - Things Heard and Seen 08:47 - Poltergeist 12:48 - The Conjuring 16:48 - The Gift
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#Halloween #HalloweenGames, #ExpertsReact, #VideoGames, #YouTubeGamer, #GamingCommunity, #Gaming, #Ghosts, #Haunting, #ParanormalActivityHow Arts & Architecture Magazine Shaped the Case Study House Program | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-18 | Did you know that the Case Study House program began with John Entenza and eight visionary architects? Through Arts & Architecture magazine, Entenza shared regular updates on these iconic homes being built across California. The reports often featured imaginative concepts, like animations of homes centered around greenhouses or even scenes of fathers arriving home by helicopter. Watch the full episode to discover how these architectural masterpieces have been preserved today.
#Artbound #PBSSoCal #CaseStudyHouse #Modernism #Architect #Art #LosAngeles #LA #Architecture #Home #HouseWhat To Know About Prop 6 | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-18 | Prop 6 would amend California’s constitution to end forced labor in prisons. Supporters say banning forced work erases outdated laws tied to enslavement, while some lawmakers express concerns over potential state costs. No formal opposition to the measure is currently registered.
YES: I want to prohibit involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
NO: I do not want to prohibit involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowArts & Architecture: The Case Study House Program | Artbound | Season 15, Episode 3 | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-17 | West Coast Modernism took hold in Southern California when Arts & Architecture Magazine sponsored the “Case Study House” program. As one of the most significant architectural studies supporting experiments in Post WWII American residential architecture, it involved the commission of major architects that included Pierre Koenig, Richard Neutra and Charles Eames.
#Artbound #Art #Architecture #CaseStudyHomes #LosAngeles #ModernismWhat To Know About Prop 5 | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-17 | Prop 5 would lower the voter threshold for affordable housing and infrastructure bonds from two-thirds to 55%. Supporters argue this change would make funding critical projects easier, while opponents express concerns about increased debt and property tax impacts.
YES: To lower the threshold to pass an affordable housing or infrastructure bond to 55%.
NO: To keep the threshold to pass an affordable housing or infrastructure bond at two-thirds.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowCase Study House #23C: The Triad House | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-16 | "Case Study House #23C, also known as the Triad House, is located in La Jolla and has been owned by the same family since 1974. Despite its long-held ownership, the stories of this iconic home’s creation continue to be shared. From its architects humorously coining the name to attempting to restore of the original pool, the Triad House holds a rich history. Discover how the current homeowners are committed to preserving it as a living resource for the La Jolla Historical Society, ensuring future generations can study its architectural significance.
#PBSSoCal #Artbound #CaseStudyHouse #Arts #Architecture #TriadHouseWhat To Know About Prop 4 | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-16 | Prop 4 would let California borrow $10 billion for urgent environmental projects, prioritizing low-income, climate-vulnerable areas. Funds would go toward clean water, wildfire prevention, and heat protection. Supporters cite climate urgency, while opponents argue bonds are costly for taxpayers.
YES: I support borrowing $10 billion in bonds for climate and environmental projects.
NO: I do not support borrowing $10 billion in bonds for climate and environmental projects.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowWhat To Know About Prop 3 | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-15 | Prop 3 would remove outdated language in California’s constitution banning same-sex marriage. Advocates say updating this aligns the state with federal law and prevents future challenges. Opponents argue it could disrupt family values, though no current laws would change.
YES: I want to update the language in the California constitution to match who can currently marry.
NO: I do not want to update the California constitution on marriage equality.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowMarrano Beach: The Beach Without an Ocean | American Historia: El Monte | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-14 | Historically, Mexican families were barred from Los Angeles's segregated beaches and would gather at Marrano Beach, a makeshift swimming spot on the Rio Hondo. One hundred years later, the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area remains a source of relaxation and recreation for people of color in Eastern LA County.
#AmericanHistoria #Latino #HispanicHeritage #ElMonte #History #LA #LosAngeles #Culture #Chicano #ChianaWhat To Know About Prop 2 | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-14 | Prop 2 would raise $10 billion in bonds to repair deteriorating school and community college facilities, many of which fail to meet safety standards. Advocates argue this funding is crucial for underserved districts. Opponents question whether the funds are equitably allocated and suggest state funding instead.
YES: I want to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to repair K-12 schools and community.
NO: I do not want to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to repair K-12.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowLarry Bell’s Time Machine Lets Viewers Feel Time | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-13 | "To create the effect for his work, Time Machine, Larry Bell exposed panes of glass to a vacuum process using a machine used previously in the film industry. The result is a piece of glass that is simultaneously transparent and reflective. Time Machine is as much a study of light as it is a performance piece. Two viewers sit opposite each other with the pane of glass fixed in a “window” between them. For some viewers, the experience is unsettling.
#Artbound #Art #Science #LightandSpace #LarryBell #PSTLA84 Olympic Freeway Mural Project Pulled Talent From Diverse L.A. CommunitiesPBS SoCal2024-10-13 | "Artists from all over L.A. stunned international crowds with beautiful murals along the freeways leading in and out of the sporting venues that hosted the Olympics in Los Angeles in 1984. Ten murals in total were commissioned by artists of various ethnic backgrounds and styles including Judy Baca, Kent Twitchell, Alonzo Davis and others.
#Artbound #Art #Murals #OlympicArt #BrockmanGallery #OlympicArtsFestival #LosAngelesMurals #publicartDebunking a decades-old Halloween Myth! | Wont You Be My Gamer?PBS SoCal2024-10-12 | Gamers @ElyseWillems and Nikole Zivalich learn about Halloween traditions from a bygone day—like baking a cake to find a husband, explore the origin story of zombies, and get to the bottom of that whole ""razor blades in the apples"" panic, while playing Costume Quest 2 with Halloween Historian Lisa Morton. #bemygamer
1:39 - I heart zombies 5:07 - The Time Lord and the Dentist 7:28 - On razor blades and apples 11:33 - Mischief Night 12:30 - Noisemakers! 13:04 - Belsnickeling 15:10 - Iconography of Halloween 17:51 - Halloween for grown-ups
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#Halloween #HalloweenGames, #ExpertsReact, #VideoGames, #YouTubeGamer, #GamingCommunity, #Gaming, #CostumeJPL’s Golden Record: Voyager 1’s Message to the Universe | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-11 | The Voyager 1 spacecraft, built by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), carries a unique phonograph record designed to introduce the sights and sounds of Earth to potential alien civilizations. Known as the Golden Record, this 12-inch gold-plated copper disc includes a wide range of sounds, from babies crying and laughter to the rhythm of a human heartbeat, capturing the diversity of life on our planet. To learn more about the artifacts created at JPL, watch the full episode of Blended Worlds: The Fusion of Art & Science at JPL.youtu.be/qZcfGCTCWGA?si=GnG5bqXZDiSfp4Rt
#Artbound #PBSSoCal #JPL #Culture #Science #Rockets #Voyager #SpaceCraft #LosAngeles #LABlended Worlds: The Fusion of Art & Science at JPL | Artbound | Season 15, Episode 2 | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-10 | "NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) transforms science into awe-inspiring creative projects showing how a passion to explore space informs art. Scientific advancements happening at JPL are taking the form of unforgettable immersive experiences that help imagine better futures. The film includes “Blended Worlds,” a featured exhibit part of Getty's Pacific Standard Time (PST ART) initiative.
#Artbound #Art #Science #JPL #LosAngeles #PSTCase Study House #8: The Eames House | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-09 | The Eames Foundation, along with Charles Eames' grandchildren, are dedicated to maintaining the authentic 1950s experience that this iconic home once offered and to maintaining the legacy of Case Study House #8. Through its industrial materials and the wisdom of its creators, the house tells the story of mid-century modernism. In association with The Range
#PBSSoCal #Artbound #CaseStudyHouse #Arts #Architecture #EamesHouseCA Delays Oil Well Leak Detection Near Homes and Schools| SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-09 | Governor Newsom has signed legislation delaying pollution control measures for oil and gas wells near homes and schools, pushing monitoring deadlines to 2030. This delay, prompted by regulators, affects over 2.5 million Californians, mostly in disadvantaged communities, who face heightened health risks.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
"#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshow #oil #gavinnewsom #pollution "Burn the Wagon: Creating A People’s Seal of El Monte | American Historia: El Monte | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-09 | "The myth of the Santa Fe Trail has been an integral part of the city of El Monte’s identity, and to this day, the pioneer wagon appears on the seal of the city. The South El Monte Arts Posse commissioned artist Daniel González to create a new seal that more accurately represents the erased history of the people who have called El Monte home for centuries.
#AmericanHistoria #Latino #HispanicHeritage #ElMonte #HistoryJudy Bacas Journey to Chicano Art Advocacy | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-09 | Judy Baca, an American Chicana artist and activist, discusses the inspiration behind her powerful mural work. Best known for her monumental piece, ""The Great Wall of Los Angeles,"" which stretches half a mile in the San Fernando Valley, Baca has also created many murals across Los Angeles. Her art highlights the struggles of diverse communities, seeking to bridge divisions and strengthen their connection to their surroundings. She also reflects on her long-standing friendship with Cheech, which began in high school and has grown through their mutual dedication to Chicano art.
#Artbound #Art #Culture #Murals #Muralist #JudyBaca #Cheech #Artist #Activism #LosAngeles #LABefore Orion and the Dark Hanna Kim made Light | Fine Cut | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-09 | FILMS BEFORE THEY'RE FAMOUS
Before bringing the fantastical world of Orion and the Dark to life, Hanna Kim's talent was showcased in her short film, Raccoon and the Light. Created while studying at CalArts, this playful tale of a raccoon’s nighttime adventure played on Fine Cut in 2018 and won a Student Academy Award later that year. Kim's talent for drawing dark spaces with comedic flair made her the perfect choice to storyboard Orion's exploration of a mysterious dark world in Netflix's Orion and the Dark. Fine Cut celebrates 25 seasons of student film, featuring some of today's top talent.
#CalArts #illustration #raccoon #studentoscar #animation #studentfilm #finecutAudit Reveals Gaps in College Transfer System | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-08 | "Many California community college students aiming to transfer to four-year universities face systemic obstacles, with only a small percentage achieving their goals. A state audit found significant barriers, especially for Black, Hispanic, and rural students, despite reforms aimed at streamlining the process.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
"#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshow #CaliforniaColleges #HigherEd #CollegeTransfer #EducationReform #CommunityCollege #CalMatters #StudentSuccess #EducationInequity #BlackStudents #HispanicStudents "Spray Paint and Protest in the Fight for Chicano Art at LACMA | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-07 | "In 1972, three artists from the Asco group spray-painted their names on the balcony of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, protesting the lack of diversity in its art collections. Chicana artist Patssi Valdez, feeling excluded, returned the following day to pose in front of the graffiti, symbolizing her inclusion in the protest. This act became an enduring symbol of the demand for Chicano art representation at LACMA, a message remembered to this day.
#Artbound #Art #Culture #LACMA #Artist #LosAngeles #LA #History #Actvisim #Museum #Chicano #ChicanaThe Cheech | Artbound | Season 15, Episode 1 | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-05 | "The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum showcases the actor's collection of more than 700 pieces by Mexican-American artists. Told through perspectives of established artists and those who know him best, the film tells his journey from comedy icon to Chicano art advocate.
#artbound #art #LosAngeles #California #TheCheech #culture #chicanoThe History of Halloween, from carved turnips to Trunk-or-Treat | Wont You Be My Gamer?PBS SoCal2024-10-05 | "Gamers @ElyseWillems and Nikole Zivalich play Costume Quest with Lisa Morton, a Halloween Historian. Lisa reveals how Halloween evolved from a Celtic Pagan three-day feast to an annual sugar-fueled block party. Plus, we discover how prank play started and explore how the Great Depression inspired contemporary Halloween traditions. Elyse is surprised to learn the origin of ""trick-or-treat!"" 🇨🇦 #bemygamer
0:55 - Where does Halloween come from? 2:30 - How did Halloween get to America? 6:13 - The Night of Prank Playing 9:34 - The first "Trick or Treat" 10:43 - TV unkilled the Halloween moon 12:53 - Old-timey candy 16:38 - The original Jack 19:24 - Nikole's Rhinestone Pumpkins
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#Halloween #HalloweenGames, #ExpertsReact, #VideoGames, #YouTubeGamer, #GamingCommunity, #Gaming, #CostumeBlack Art: A Brockman Gallery Legacy | Artbound | Season 15, Episode 4 | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-04 | "The Brockman Gallery in Leimert Park was the center of a community of Black artists from 1967-1990. Founded during the heyday of the Black Arts movement and two years after the Watts uprising, it would go on to feature artists that included Betye Saar, Noah Purifoy and John Outterbridge. The Brockman Gallery ushered in a new era of Black artists, helping them penetrate the mainstream art world.
#artbound #art #LosAngeles #California #culture #blackart #gallery #museumCase Study House #22: The Stahl House | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-03 | While the Stahl House, designed by Pierre Koenig, is best known for its breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills, the children of the original homeowners are dedicated to sharing the rich history of their family’s journey. From Buck Stahl’s two-year effort to personally lay the concrete bricks around the home, to the pivotal loan from a Black-owned bank that helped make their dream house a reality, these stories live on through the next generation. Today, this iconic Case Study House is carefully preserved to honor its remarkable origins and legacy.
#PBSSoCal #Artbound #CaseStudyHouse #Arts #Architecture #StahlHouseUC Campuses Criticized Over Inconsistent Protest Policies| SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-03 | After pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA, the University of California system faces scrutiny for inconsistent enforcement of protest regulations. As lawmakers withhold $25 million in funding, student leaders raise concerns about limited input in policy decisions. The debate continues on how campuses balance free speech and public safety.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowFor-Profit Schools Leaving Students Jobless and in Debt | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-02 | "For-profit schools have been accused of fraud, abuse, and predatory practices targeting the poor, veterans, and minorities by offering expensive degrees that often fail to deliver promised skills and jobs. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom is creating a new agenda for job training programs. The goal is to train adults for good-paying, long-lasting, and fulfilling careers.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowThis Volunteer Shares How Climate Change is Impacting Unhoused People on the L.A. RiverPBS SoCal2024-10-01 | "Celeste Voce is a volunteer and board member with the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition. She shares how rain and flood events impact people living along the river, and how they are becoming more intense and frequent. Groups like SELAH NHC struggle to get supplies and information to unhoused people during extreme weather events. Despite the increasing challenges, they continue their work every day of the week — in any weather.
#LARiver #Flood #flooding #model #engineer #engineering #design #extremeweather #climatechangeWelcome to El Monte | American Historia: El Monte | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-10-01 | The overlooked histories of El Monte and South El Monte, California are told through public historians and South El Monte Arts Posse’s Romeo Guzmán and Carribean Fragoza, who share a brief overview of the city’s radical beginnings.
#AmericanHistoria #Latino #HispanicHeritage #ElMonte #HistoryPirate historian guides our Sid Meiers Pirates gameplay| Wont You Be My Gamer?PBS SoCal2024-09-28 | Gamers @ElyseWillems and Nikole Zivalich play Sid Meier's Pirates with Dr. Rebecca Simon, a pirate historian. Dr. Simon shares the truth about mermaids, reveals how you know you're officially a pirate (at least in the eyes of the courts) and explains how pirates most often died at sea. #bemygamer
00:00 - Where’s that dang albatross? 00:26 - Release the Kraken? 01:17 - The truth about Mermaids 1:55 - Swordplay 4:26 - Taking over another Pirate’s ship 5:55 - Pirates and human-trafficking 7:30 - Navigating the high seas 8:45 - How to kill time at sea 10:57 - The reliable Cutlass 12:34 - Pirate tattooing 15:07 - Pirate staffing positions 17:00 - Plundering the booty of Jean Lafitte 18:20 - Busting Pirate myths
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#SidMeiersPirates #PirateGames, #ExpertsReact, #VideoGames, #YouTubeGamer, #GamingCommunity, #Gaming, #PirateLifeHow Ritchie Valens Changed Rock and Roll with La Bamba | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-27 | Ritchie Valens broke the glass ceiling for Chicano pop and remains a pioneering figure in rock and roll. His iconic song "La Bamba" became a cultural phenomenon, embraced by people worldwide, including non-Spanish speakers. Just months after ""La Bamba"" became the first Latin-based song to cross over to mainstream pop and rock audiences, Valens tragically died in a plane crash. Today, the San Fernando Valley legend continues to be honored in music history.
Sign-up for our Newsletter: pbssocal.org/newsletter #Artbound #PBSSoCal #RockandRoll #LaBamba #RitchieValens #Music #Art #Culture #Chicano #HispanicThe Cheech (Preview) | Artbound | Season 15, Episode 1 | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-27 | "The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum showcases the actor's collection of more than 700 pieces by Mexican-American artists. Told through perspectives of established artists and those who know him best, the film tells his journey from comedy icon to Chicano art advocate.
#artbound #art #LosAngeles #California #TheCheech #culture #chicanoNew Bill To Bring Voting Access to Jails | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-26 | California's Assembly Bill 544 proposes a pilot program to facilitate voting for inmates in three counties. While people in county jails can vote if they haven't been convicted or are awaiting trial, barriers like mail delays often prevent participation. The initiative aims to ensure that eligible incarcerated individuals can exercise their democratic rights.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Neil Chase Tamara Gould Angela Boisvert
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshow24/7 PBS SoCal Originals LivestreamPBS SoCal2024-09-24 | Watch the best of Southern California arts, culture, history, environment, food and more with PBS SoCal Originals. Explore more of PBS SoCal and its programs: pbssocal.org
#art #LosAngeles #California #culture #historyThe Dangers of Extreme Heat in Inland California | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-24 | As climate change drives dangerous heatwaves, California’s inland communities like Lancaster, Palmdale, and Fresno are experiencing more high-heat days, putting thousands at risk for heat-related illnesses. A recent report shows these cities, popular for affordable housing, are unprepared for rising temperatures. By 2050, they could see over 25 extreme heat days annually, up from single digits.
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowThis 60-Foot-Long Model Shows What Flooding Looks Like on the L.A. RiverPBS SoCal2024-09-24 | A group of professors at the University of Southern California have built a 60-foot-long hydraulic model of the Los Angeles River. They can run through different flooding scenarios along 1.5 miles of the river near Elysian Valley. This can help visualize the severity of past rain or flood events like the 1938 flood or Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023. The tool can also help visualize more extreme events, which will become more frequent and intense with climate change.
Sign-up for our Newsletter: pbssocal.org/newsletter #LARiver #Flood #flooding #model #engineer #engineering #design #extremeweather #climatechangeWeathering the L.A. River Unsheltered | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-23 | Extreme heat and flood events pose a growing threat for people experiencing homelessness on the L.A. River. The impact of climate change is complex, but community members are finding a way forward with emergency response skills, inclusive modeling to reimagine the channel, and volunteer programs serving the day-to-day needs of unhoused people, especially during climate change disasters.
#climatechange #lariver #water #flood #flooding #homelessness #unhoused #unsheltered #extremeweather #heat #design #emergencyresponse #disastersThe fascinating rules for Blackbeards ship 🏴☠️ | Wont You Be My Gamer?PBS SoCal2024-09-21 | "Gamers @ElyseWillems and Nikole Zivalich play Sid Meier's Pirates with Dr. Rebecca Simon, a pirate historian. Dr. Simon's insights lead to a profound discovery: the beloved Sid Meier isn't the stickler for historical accuracy one might think! We also learn about life on Blackbeard's ship, pirates' moral codes, and the most well known female pirates of the time! #BeMyGamer
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#PirateGames, #ExpertsReact, #VideoGames, #YouTubeGamer, #GamingCommunity, #Gaming, #PirateLifeThe Chicano Movement on Wheels | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-20 | "Lowriders have become a symbol that identifies Chicano Culture, but did you know it started as a movement of resistance? Artist Rafa Esparza explains how customizable cars represent resistance in a different form. Learn more about Chicano art and culture, by watching the full epsiode of Arte Cósmico here: youtu.be/NlTg_4CfCSw?si=uGRnh5i5oKedtgRi
#PBSSoCal #Artbound #Lowrider #ChicanoCulture #ChicanoArt #Art #Culture #Resistance #HispanicHeritage #LA #LosAngelesBefore Black Panther and Fruitvale Station | Fine Cut | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-20 | FILMS BEFORE THEY'RE FAMOUS
Before directing Marvel's Black Panther and Fruitvale Station, Ryan Coogler made a student film set in Oakland, California. The film debuted in 2011 and features real street scenes of the city, a theme he continued in 2013's Fruitvale Station. The similarities between his student film and the 2013 feature are astounding. Fine Cut celebrates 25 seasons of student film, featuring some of today's top talent.
#oakland #fruitvale #coogler #director #studentfilm #finecutMt. Hollywood | Visiting with Huell Howser | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-20 | Join Huell on this early morning adventure as he talks to some of the hundreds of people who hike to the top of Mt. Hollywood every day for their physical & mental health. It’s going to be a great day!
You can get the trailhead from the back of the parking lot at the Griffith Observatory.
#hollywood #mthollywood #hiking #southerncalifornia #california #huellhowser #visitingwithhuellhowserThis Nigerian Chef wants to make the ultimate Jolof | Rebel Kitchens | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-19 | Nigerian Chef Eros takes us on a culinary journey across West Africa, capturing the diverse and unique flavors of each country while telling folk tales for each dish. He hosts a private dining experience out of his home in Hollywood, reimagining fine dining with a contemporary and storytelling twist.
#nigerianfood #africanfood #hollywood #finedining #cuisine #culture #PBSSoCalCommunity Land Trusts Expand to Preserve Affordable Housing | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-19 | Community land trusts are emerging as a key tool to preserve affordable housing across California, particularly in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. These trusts buy land and lease homes to low and moderate-income families, offering a solution to rising housing costs and gentrification. Supporters say the model stabilizes communities while closing homeownership gaps.
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowGig Workers Remain Independent as CA Supreme Court Backs Prop 22| SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-17 | The California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 22, allowing companies like Uber and Lyft to continue classifying drivers as independent contractors. This decision impacts over a million gig workers who have raised concerns about the benefits promised under the law. While some workers feel those benefits haven't materialized, companies argue Prop 22 is working as intended.
#socalmatters #socal #southerncalifornia #newsshowLa Raza: A Chronicle of Chicano Resistance | Artbound | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-17 | La Raza, a bilingual newspaper, emerged as a vital voice for Chicanos, shedding light on the injustices faced by Mexican Americans. Originating in East Los Angeles, the newspaper became a powerful platform for Chicanos to share their stories and fight for their rights on a larger stage. Watch the full episode here to explore the impact of La Raza on activism and community identity. youtu.be/gT3Lloxj-Ow?si=AqwOMXAYGEKTnkEC
Sign-up for our Newsletter: pbssocal.org/newsletter #PBSSoCal #Artbound #LaRaza #Chicano #Media #SocialJustice #HispanicHeritage #Newspaper #LosAngeles #LAThe crushing truth about every pirate trope you know | Wont You Be My Gamer? | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-14 | Gamers @ElyseWillems and Nikole Zivalich bring in a pirate expert to play Skull and Bones. While Dr. Simon reacts to the accuracy of the game, she also answers Elyse and Nikole's burning questions, (like ""Did pirates have vacation time?"") and reveals the surprising way American Civil War veterans inspired today's concept of pirates! #bemygamer
1:43 - Doubloons & Pieces of Eight 3:45 - Pirates DIDN'T bury treasure?!?! 5:37 - Of cats and rats 7:29 - Was "walking the plank" a thing? 7:58 - Playing pirate dress-up 11:53 - Why eyepatches? 14:03 - Okay, but pirates said "Arrrrr", right? 15:30 - Did pirates get vacations?
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#PirateGames, #ExpertsReact, #VideoGames, #YouTubeGamer, #GamingCommunity, #Gaming, #PirateLifeArtbound Season 15 (Preview) | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-13 | The 15th season of the one-hour documentary series Artbound kicks off with a look at the creation of a world-class art museum and education center dedicated to Mexican-American artists – The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum (aka “The Cheech”) featuring interviews with actor and art collector Cheech Marin. The additional four documentaries in the new season lineup include a look at the life of dancer, musician and activist Nobuko Miyamoto, the impact of Leimert Park’s Brockman Gallery on Black artists, the rise of West Coast Modernism by looking at popular “Case Study Homes” as well as the fusion of art and science at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
#Artbound #PBSSoCal #Art #LosAngeles #culture #CaliforniaState Bans Legacy Preferences in College Admissions | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCalPBS SoCal2024-09-13 | In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling banning affirmative action, California's legislature has passed a bill prohibiting private nonprofit colleges from considering legacy or donor connections in admissions. If signed by Governor Newsom, the law would take effect in 2025, joining several other states that aim to level the playing field for low-income and minority students.