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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 the Aspen Fire burning on July 23.
Drama of Aspen Fire Nears End
The incident team that's been running the operation for over two weeks is planning on leaving Saturday, turning the smoldering wildfire over to forest officials.
Smokey Bear now gives out bear hugs to those who prevent wildfires. | Photo: Screenshot of Ad Council commercial.
Bear Hug! It's Smokey Bear's Birthday and He Has a Request For You
The six or so major wildfires burning in California right now should be a good reminder to always be fire safe when out and about in nature, especially during these extremely dry years.
Bright yellow aspens along Rock Creek Road in Mono County, October 2013. | Photo: Zach Behrens/KCET
Time to Start Planning for California Fall Color
California is not exactly known for fall color, but we're definitely blessed with it.
3,000 tons of trash, mostly drip line, were found at one of the grow sites. | Photo: Courtesy Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
More Marijuana Sites Raided in Los Padres National Forest
Following the eradication of 10 marijuana grow sites in July, authorities have discovered and raided two more this month in Santa Barbara County.
The Black Mountain Fire Lookout is among the closures.
Silver Fire Prompts Black Mountain Closures
"It's precautionary," said Carol Underhill, a public information officer, "we don't expect the fire to go into the area."
An Erickson Air-Crane refills its tank for more water drops. | Photo: Courtesy Inciweb
Aspen Fire Grows to 22,000 Acres, More Campgrounds Reopen
As containment increases -- now at 80 percent -- more crews are being sent home. Smoke has been reduced, but will persist throughout the summer.
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Camping with S'mores: 5 Ways to Make Them
When it comes to camping, nothing is more classic than s'mores, cooked over an open fire while surrounded by family and friends.
Smoke from firing operations by crews. | Photo: Courtesy Keli Stafford/Inciweb
Aspen Fire: Smoke Likely to Decrease, 2 Campgrounds Reopen
The Aspen Fire in Sierra National Forest continues to burn, but its progress has severely slowed, only burning an additional 500 acres in the past day.
The best view in California? Backpacker magazine says Inspiration Point.
California's Best View is From Anacapa Island, Says Magazine
Backpacker magazine's latest issue took a stab at naming the best view each state has to offer, and Channel Islands National Park in Southern California beat out Yosemite, Death Valley, and plenty of other logical spots for their pick. I think it's a g...
The Aspen Fire at night.
Aspen Fire Grows Beyond 20,000 Acres
The wildfire was caused by lightning on Monday, July 22 approximately seven miles north of Big Creek, a small Fresno County community in the Sierra Nevadas.
A Griffith Park trail.
3 Hikers Rescued by Helicopter in Griffith Park
The trio began hiking from the Merry-Go-Round area, and when they did not return on time, family members waiting in the parking lot called 911.
A Smoke Column From The Aspen Fire. | Photo: Courtesy Inciweb
Aspen Fire Continues to Grow, Community Meeting Set For Sunday
Over 2,000 people are working on the fire, which has grown close to 19,000 acres in size and has been 55 percent contained.
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