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Two people hugging at memorial with photo of deceased next to them | Still from SoCal Connected, "Who Killed Josiah?", Courtesy Mark McKenna

Who Killed Josiah?

Season 10 Episode 1102
28:43
Private Property sign in foreground with beach behind it | Still from "Access Denied" on SoCal Connected

Access Denied

Season 10 Episode 1103
26:11
Girl in foreground stretching, with teammates stretching behind her | Still from "Born to Run", SoCal Connected

Born to Run

Season 10 Episode 1104
27:20
Students sit at a desk | Still from SoCal Connected's "Under Pressure"

Under Pressure

Season 10 Episode 1105
28:20
Marijuana plants with law enforcement officers behind it | Still from SoCal Connected "Cannabis Country"

Cannabis Country

Season 10 Episode 1106
27:20
SOCAL CONNECTED “Fire Station 9”

Fire Station 9

Season 10 Episode 1107
27:50
City of Fullerton police cars in a parking lot | Still from SoCal Connected's "The Fight to Know"

The Fight to Know

Season 10 Episode 1108
27:55
Veteran Tending to a Marijuana Plant

'Airbnbs Gone Wild' and 'Military Buds'

Season 8 Episode 901
24:30
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SoCal Connected

Almond Farming, Scarred for Life, Jeepneys, Last Photo, L.A. in Bloom

Almonds are one of the thirstiest crops in California, requiring approximately one gallon of water to produce just one almond. With more than 80 percent of California almonds being sent overseas, some argue that we're exporting the state's most precious commodity - water - in the midst of a historic drought. Almond farmers say their crop's popularity is good for the area economy, but some residents say almonds are sucking up an unfair share of water, particularly when they're being asked to ration. Jennifer Sabih reports from the Central Valley.

Scars can be a constant reminder of painful and embarrassing experiences that many would be reluctant to share. But for artist Ted Meyer, the scars on a person's body can also provide an honest medium for storytelling. Meyer creates powerful paintings which embrace injuries that are often overlooked by others.

Local groups are seeking to empower and create greater visibility for the Filipino American community through Jeepney tours in Historic Filipinotown. The Jeepney evolved into a cultural icon after World War II, when surplus U.S. military Jeeps were sold in the Philippines. The Jeeps were then refurbished, painted over, and decorated with a slice of Filipino culture.

What's the last photo captured on your phone? In an ongoing video series, interactive artist and filmmaker Ivan Cash asks Angelenos about the story behind the last photo on their phones.

What makes Los Angeles bloom? Every Angeleno has a unique story to share beyond the typical 9-to-5 job. Director Dija Dowling documents the stories of everyday people who make L.A. a beautiful place to live.

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'Where's Nancy?' and 'The Virus Hunter'
27:29
A man's search for his missing wife who suffers from early onset Alzheimers reveals gaps in the system meant to locate and care for the mentally impaired in California. "SoCal Connected" documents the journey to answer, where's Nancy?
Bicycle Accident in L.A.
27:15
Public street disrepair is costing Los Angeles millions in costly personal injury claims.
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26:59
They’re tiny, weaponized, and carry a potentially deadly payload. They’re called “Assassin Bugs” and they can be as common as the backyard mosquito or as exotic as the so-called “kissing bug"--and they're here in Southern California, spreading some of the
Park Service workers taking care of a Channel Island fox
24:49
SoCal Connected's Deepa Dernandes questions Santa Barbara landlord Dario Pini.
Veteran Tending to a Marijuana Plant
24:30
Examine L.A.'s unregulated short-term housing market and an indoor marijuana facility employing veterans.
'Stolen Paychecks' 'Watch Where You Sign' 'The Virus Hunter'
26:59
A look at the spike in the number of employers retaliating against undocumented workers.
'Who Approved That?' 'Animal Court' 'Energy Saving Family
28:29
As new developments pop up all over L.A., many are asking, 'Who approved that?'
Los Angeles looking hot with sun in background
26:34
How hot will your neighborhood get? "SoCal Connected" looks at the ground-level effects of climate change on southern California.
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