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SXSW Panel intro: Covering Big News on Small Budgets
Check out how public and indie media covered some of the biggest stories of the past year. Join us at SXSW Interactive on March 13.
California Education Funding Among Lowest in Nation
KPBS spoke with California's Superintendent of Education about budget cuts and classroom size. Local editors from San Diego offer differing opinions on where education is going and the bottom line on education funding.
San Diego's Unemployment Rate Doubled
KPBS speaks with Marney Cox, SANDAG's Chief Economist discusses unemployment and the economic recession. The editors discuss.
Study Finds Millions of Californians in Medical Debt
A new study released by UCLA this week shows that more than 1.4 million Californians incurred medical debt while they were insured.
KETC | Living St. Louis | Credit Counseling
From KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS Producer Ruth Ezell visits Laurie Ferrer. In this segment of 'Facing the Mortage Financial Crises,' Ferrer discusses steps to improve credit scores and ways to lower interest rates through online services. She currently works at University Pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon Childrens hospital. She wants to help others get out of credit card debt and find ways to save money each month.
Tierra Wools (Social Entreprenuership Series 1of3)
Los Ojos is a small community in rural northern New Mexico. It has little economic opportunity for the folks who live there -- save Tierra Wools, a limited liability company thaLos Ojos is a small community in rural northern New Mexico. It has little economic opportunity for the folks who live there -- save Tierra Wools, a limited liability company that began more than 25 years ago to offer jobs for local women and a market for local wool-growers. Not only has Tierra Wools offered traditional housewives a way to make money outside the home, it's also provided a sense of community. It's given the women -- Sophia De Yapp, Olivia Valdez, Lupe Valdez and Angie Serrano -- a place to be and become. By creating rugs with the wool of local Churro sheep, the women of Tierra Wools are also preserving Rio Grande Weaving, a tradition brought to the area by the Spanish several centuries ago. This piece is part of a Frontline series about social entrepreneurs -- "people whose ideas and organizations create new and sustainable markets and services that benefit underserved communities... whose ideas leap beyond charity to find systemic solutions to poverty, educations, health and social justice," in Frontline's words. Tierra Wools certainly fits this description.t began more than 25 years ago to offer jobs for local women and a market for local wool-growers. Not only has Tierra Wools offered traditional housewives a way to make money outside the home, it's also provided a sense of community. It's given the women -- Sophia De Yapp, Olivia Valdez, Lupe Valdez and Angie Serrano -- a place to be and become. By creating rugs with the wool of local Churro sheep, the women of Tierra Wools are also preserving Rio Grande Weaving, a tradition brought to the area by the Spanish several centuries ago. This piece is part of a Frontline series about social entrepreneurs -- "people whose ideas and organizations create new and sustainable markets and services that benefit underserved communities... whose ideas leap beyond charity to find systemic solutions to poverty, educations, health and social justice," in Frontline's words. Tierra Wools certainly fits this description. Originally broadcast on New Mexico PBS station KNME.
Your Mortgage Stories - Amy Doll: Part IV
On July 15 and 22, Channel 9 hosted a town hall forum on the mortgage crisis in St. Louis. Concerned community members were invited to share their own stories on how the mortgage crisis has changed their lives. Amy Doll counsels people that are facing foreclosure and says that the hardest thing is asking for help.
Facing the Mortgage Crisis | KETC | What You'll Need
What will a housing counselor need to see to help you with your mortgage problems? They'll want to see your mortgage statement as well as any notices you have received from your lender or servicer. You should also have your most recent tax returns, verification of income, and a good idea of your household budget and monthly spending. The counselor will help you understand your current situation and what you need to do address the problems you are facing. If you have more questions, you can call the United Way's helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1 for information about trusted community resources in the Greater St. Louis area you can turn to.
