Monica Luhar
Monica Luhar is the site and social media editor for "SoCal Connected." Her bylines have appeared in NBC News, HelloGiggles, Yahoo! News, Southern California Public Radio, India-West, and various other weekly, national, and hyperlocal publications. Prior to working at KCET, she worked as a digital news assistant and general assignment reporter. She received her bachelors degree in literary journalism from the University of California, Irvine in 2011. Follow her on Twitter: @monicaluhar
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As the year comes to an end, we're taking a moment to reflect on all the informative, quirky, and heartwarming stories that have contributed to a spectacular season of "SoCal Connected."
Exclusive video preview of two beautiful blue-eyed mountain lion kittens discovered by the National Park Service.
A bill aiming to regulate motorcycle lane-splitting could also make California the first state to formally legalize it.
Plastic microbeads are typically found in everyday products such as toothpaste and exfoliating scrubs.
A bill has moved forward with bipartisan support on the Assembly floor.
A 10 percent increase, they said, is a critical need, but only a step in much needed reform after years of cutbacks.
Many patient rights organizations are optimistic that SB 128 is one step closer to becoming law.
An environmental whistle-blower group is accusing a federal regulatory agency.
Prescription drug abuse is the third leading cause of death in L.A. County.
When you or a loved one passes on, what exactly happens to their digital information?
California lawmakers are urging for the need to improve the futures of young boys and men of color.
An additional layer of protection for individuals with developmental disabilities has been added to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.