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Zach Behrens

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Zach Behrens was KCET's Director of News, Region and State. He worked on digital and on-air news products that related to Southern California and beyond. He was also the Digital Executive Producer for "SoCal Connected."

Behrens previously ran LAist and has held positions at the city of Santa Clarita and California Institute of the Arts, where he earned a degree in music. He has won awards from the Los Angeles Press Club, L.A. Weekly, and the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. In 2008, he was named—somewhat arbitrarily, but it's fun to say anyway—as the 8th most influential person in Los Angeles by NowPublic.com.

He is currently a member of the Outdoors Writers Association of California and has served as an Associate Member on the Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists as well as the CalArts Alumni Board, San Fernando Valley Jaycees, and the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council.

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A view of Half Dome from near Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park.
Memo: Yosemite Leader Explains Government Shutdown Process
For one of the nation's most popular parks, it's an especially sobering time.
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Government Shutdown Will Close California's National Parks
The National Park Service is keeping a chipper face, but behind the scenes, it is preparing to close over 400 units across the country.
Rock Creek Canyon near Mammoth Lakes. | Photo: Ethan James/County of Mono
Fall Color Begins Peaking in Parts of Mono County, 'Go Now' Alerts Issued
It's not even officially fall yet and more reports of fall color peaking in the Eastern Sierra are coming in.
Peaking color across from Sabrina Campground. | Photo: Zach Behrens/KCET
Photos: Fall Color Moving Fast in Bishop Creek Canyon
We checked in on the recent fall color reports and they were spot on. But there's a lot more to come—and fast!
Fall color at Sabrina Campground on September 11, 2013.
Fall Color Begins in the Eastern Sierra, 'Go Now' Alert Issued
Fall color blogger John Poimiroo has issued the first "Go Now!" alerts of the season.
Photo: Jakob Layman
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs Best Pink's
Some will be shocked at this outcome.
A line builds at Taco Zone in Echo Park. | Photo: Jakob Layman
Taco Truck Wipes Out Korean BBQ in Iconic Dish Competition
It was one savory meat against another, but only one could win: carnitas.
A sign advising visitors of best practices at the entrance of a Griffith Park parking lot. | Photo: Zach Behrens/KCET
LAPD Wants to Stop Car Break-ins at Griffith Park [Updated]
It shouldn't surprise anyone, but vehicles break-ins are a big problem in Los Angeles—including Griffith Park.
2 Rescued by Helicopter in Griffith Park Had Gone Off Trail
Two people had to be rescued from a steep Griffith Park hill Sunday morning.
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area has reopened.
Portions of Cleveland National Forest Reopen After Wildfire
Officials announced that all trails and campgrounds closed by the blaze are open the public again.
A mountain biker on the Skyline Trail. | Photo: Courtesy Big Bear Lake Resort Association
Big Bear's New Skyline Trail is a First in Decades
The 8.4-mile Skyline Trail is relatively flat, gaining a cumulative 539 feet within the 7,500 to 8,000 foot elevation range.
Photo: Courtesy California State Parks
5,000 Pounds of Marijuana Plants Found in Topanga State Park
The news comes on the heels of 12 pot farm raids in Los Padres National Forest to the north.
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