Sandi Hemmerlein
Sandi Hemmerlein is a writer and photographer. Based in L.A. but constantly on the prowl for new adventure, she spends most of her time nurturing her interest in birds, animals, neon, historic theaters, puppets, trains, folk art, and stained glass. In addition to her work for PBS SoCal, Sandi also documents everything on her own website Avoiding Regret.
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Here's where to enjoy live holiday music in December 2022, including Walt Disney Concert Hall and the L.A. County Holiday Celebration at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center.
In the November 2022 midterm elections, California voters overwhelmingly supported a diverse roster of candidates in statewide and citywide offices — helping to elect a historic number of women and those identifying as LGBTQ+, AAPI, Black, Muslim and more.
Here are five places in Southern California to experience the ofrendas, pan de muerto, and cempasúchitl of this ancestral celebration.
In-person early voting begins as early as 10 days before Election Day — which this year means some polling places and vote centers open on October 29, 2022. Here's what voters need to know about their rights before heading out to the polls to cast their ballot in a free and fair election for this year's midterms.
In-person early voting begins as early as 10 days before Election Day — which this year means some polling places and vote centers open on October 29, 2022. Here's what voters need to know about their rights before heading out to the polls to cast their ballot in a free and fair election for this year's midterms.
Are stories of Bigfoot and Sasquatch merely folklore? According to these creepy creature tales from across Southern California and beyond, malevolent monsters and bizarre beasts are very real. Here are the scariest devils, sea serpents, apparitions and humanoids to make your Halloween the spookiest ever.
Last week, KCET participated in a "CA Prop Party" featuring Ballot Brief's "Props In a Minute" short video explainers with The Civics Center, an organization dedicated to improving youth voter registration and civic engagement. Missed the live event? Here's a recap.
Whether you're a paranormalist, an oddities aficionado or a horrifying history hound, here are five of the most scream-worthy streets where you can get your creep on — during the Halloween season, or all year long.
Here's a voter resource you may want to bring with you to your polling place or voting center this Election Day, November 8: a printable, downloadable at-a-glance guide in English and Spanish to the California Propositions, including Props 26 and 27 (both of which address legalizing sports betting).
Here's a voter resource you may want to bring with you to your polling place or voting center this Election Day, November 8: a printable, downloadable at-a-glance guide (in English and Spanish) to the California Propositions, including Props 26 and 27 (both of which address legalizing sports betting).
Election Day is November 8, 2022 — and Californians are receiving their voter guides and mail-in ballots as they are inundated with campaign promises, attack ads and proposition debates. Here are the key dates voters need to know about over the coming weeks leading up to the midterm elections.
Election Day is November 8, 2022 — and Californians are receiving their voter guides and mail-in ballots as they are inundated with campaign promises, attack ads and proposition debates. Here are the key dates voters need to know about over the coming weeks leading up to the midterm elections.