Wild L.A. | Lost LA | Season 1, Episode 1 | KCET

The premiere episode, "Wild L.A.," unwraps the complicated relationship between the city and its natural environment. The program explores the origin of the Santa Ana winds, that infamous weather phenomenon that trigger allergies, fray nerves and alarm fire-prone communities. The series also examines the demise of the grizzly bear in Southern California, an animal once revered by indigenous peoples but later targeted by Europeans as a threat to safety and security.
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[@danielpenkoff688]

I was born in Van Nuys and grew up in Altadena and South Pasadena during the 60-70's. I remember hiking up to the summit of Mount Wilson on those hot summer days. The Santa Ana wind was a blessing in that the smog in the LA Basin was blown out into the Pacific Ocean, and I could actually look into DLA with an unobstructed view. As was mentioned in this video, fire season also was high during the summer, and the wind could create a nightmare for firefighters in a fire. At 60, Michigan is now home for me. I have family members interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. I come home once in a while to visit. Southern California will always be in my heart. It is 5/8/20 as I type this out. Gavin Newsom is starting to open up places in California. COVID-19 is not a joke, my brothers and sisters. Please be safe, follow current practices, and look after one another! Peace and love. Dan. Benton Harbor, MI.

[@irlzy]

[@Foggycallabasashillshelicopter]

Lmao I love looking back on Covid and people commenting like this and acting like Ebola was sweeping through our country taking out 10% of our population😂🤡

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Third centurion Californian here...I worked out at Forest Lawn In Glendale..the Terrazzo floors there... I grew up in Downey 60-90s then migrated North I miss Southern California and the beaches...the 605/5 intersection was down the street! My Son is In Minnesota doing Terrazzo....I'll hang on to California till the day I die....but what it's coming to I'm glad my grandchildren are In Minnesota 🤷 the only thing that really hurts is my granddaughter likes the Vikings! Dad took me to my first Ram game in 1969! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️❤️🇺🇸

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@Foggycallabasashillshelicopter yeah we were fooled and derailed

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Didn't Altadena have lots of dairies back in the day? Seems I remember milk from there 🤔🤷🙋

[@irlzy]

As a Californian I always get sad looking at our state flag knowing that the majestic animal on it is gone forever

[@twostop6895]

the extirpation of the Grizzly Bear in the lower 48 in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado Oregon the Cascade Mountain ecosystem in Washington, and many areas of California is the biggest crime of the last century, why do I cite these areas? cause all the extirpation areas I cited still are void of people in big numbers in 2021 and Great Grizzly habitat with plenty of food,

[@kerryjones1257]

You should go hangout with them in Wyoming

[@matmul4850]

It wasn't that long ago that man lived in complete harmony with mother nature, at least in the America's. Now look at us, we are a complete and utter blight on this beautiful blue marble.

[@xvsj5833]

I’m a native of So Cal, earthquakes wildfires and urban interface. Yes there is an uncomfortable vibe that leaves us all in a mystical unrest ✌️

[@prettypic444]

Everyone’s freaking out in the Santa Annas and meanwhile I’m just sneezing all the time

[@ruchpat1]

Can you make more videos like this Los Angeles is really a City with an interesting history.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

"Babylon Sisters" Steely Dan...."here comes those Santa Ana winds again"

[@_MicahEdwards]

This was the greatest find i’ve ever came across on KZbin!

[@goattrails]

This is a wonderful series. I enjoyed every single episode. Thanks to Masters and KCET for doing it. I grew up in LA, mostly in the Echo Park area. I am old enough that I got to experience many things that are now gone. I decided to leave LA many years ago to move to the forests of far northern coastal California. I have no regrets about my choice. Seeing the series validated my decision to leave. So much of what mattered to me in Southern California is now gone. Very, very sad.

[@jimblok2162]

Truly sad story of "Lost L.A." We have wiped so much natural beauty and so many species (Grizzly Bears) from the face of Mother Earth.

[@akesson9768]

Thank you so much for this video upload.

[@douglasreid1506]

Late to the party but glad I found it.

[@debbiemoreira8854]

I had no idea that Grizzly bears were extinct. Even after seeing one of the preserved specimens at the Natural History Museum and reading that they were extinct, I still could not believe it. I thought it must have been a mistake that was typed on the description. I learned so much from this episode, it made me so incredibly sad to learn about the demise of the grizzly bear but so happy that there is a program like this to educate us. I hope this show comes back for a second season.

[@oliverburke]

Yes, the loss of the grizzly here makes me sad. I find it hard to imagine symbiosis with it and modern life like the less aggressive black bear. I hear the grizzlies were more offensive. Still saddens me.

[@Slipmahoney21]

Extinct in southern california

[@erichernandez8883]

Extinct in all of California

[@J_J_P_]

They're not extinct, but their population is relatively small. They are in Montana, Wyoming and parts of Idaho.

[@805fillmore]

Theyre too dangerous around humans

[@jamesbevan663]

I believe the US Wildlife people should reintroduce the Grizzly to LA.

[@kerryjones1257]

They would have a lot of overweight mammals to eat 😂.

[@davidwesley2525]

@@kerryjones1257 Grizzlies in Montana & Wyoming are a different subspecies compared to the California Grizzly. The Largest California Grizzly grew as Large as a Kodiak Bear.

[@briscoedarling3237]

The only thing creepy about the Santa Ana winds is that whispering woman describing them….

[@kirstenanderberg9415]

Nice work on the graphics! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thank you for posting it.

[@CommieBastard1]

I've always loved reading Nathan Master's articles, and I love the whole idea behind this show. I will definitely watch. Will all the episodes be available online?

[@PBSSoCal]

+Alejandro Duran Yes. All three episodes will be available online the day they air. Check out the series page for schedules, extra clips and great articles from Nathan and others: www.kcet.org/shows/lost_la/

[@ricardocerrillo3472]

I just stumbled on this KCET presentation. Two very informative topics you might enjoy as I did.

[@alexcarter8807]

How to describe the Santa Ana winds? (1) Hot (2) Windy My work here is done.

[@stenbak88]

alex carter and a bit hellish

[@frank-gavinmoratalla7942]

The grizzly bear segment editing of this show is absolutely superb!

[@BrodyYYC]

Nice content. Thanks guys :)

[@patrickm3972]

such a contradiction how California has a grizzly on their state flag.... but drove them to go instinct in their state.

[@kingucrimson5383]

Antonio Perales del Hierro Yeah but who gives a fuck about them. No one

[@famousbowl9926]

As soon as the video started i thought of ALL THE COYOTES RUNNING A MUCK AS I TYPE THIS IN LA!

[@galesal1109]

I love the Santa Ana winds 🌬

[@joetorrey6922]

Good stuff.

[@abcdecghijklmn]

Thank you Sir!👏👏👏

[@ChristianRicardoSantos]

Wow. Just spectacular. I loved it and learned a great deal

[@user-xt3gh6du9r]

In my humble opinion, let them be reintroduced among the population, and Whoever navigates the bears wins. The homeless issues will go down. BONUS

[@americachris373]

unbelievable treatments

[@abcdecghijklmn]

Great, great video

[@marinasmith4029]

I am looking forward to more of this series to better understand my hometown.

[@urbanmister]

I'm obssessed with this

[@franciscogonzalez6250]

Los vientos de Satanas! =Devil's winds! Excellent programs! gracias!

[@prettypic444]

the only good thing about covid is that it introduced me to wearing a mask during the Santa Annas. I'm never going back!

[@hijinxxxx]

I say reintroduce the Grizzly to LA. Maybe then I could afford to buy a place.

[@adag1oeth]

very nice

[@kirstenanderberg9415]

My dad always called them the Santana winds, not the Santa Ana winds, so I only knew of them as the Santanas until I was in my teens...I wish this had addressed that too...

[@sherrydee7880]

Wow! I never thought those winds were a problem when I was a kid. They seemed to get worse as the wildlands slowly disappeared & the houses took over with asphalt roads, sidewalks & freeways. There seems to be no end in sight with out current climate changes. I now live in Northern Cali & Shasta County is making some of the same mistakes that Los Angeles has previously done. They are paving this paradise to put up parking lots. Adding to the climate changes & air quality. I may need to leave the state if I want to have a worry free life in my last days on this earth! We call these winds DIABLO WINDS in NorCal!

[@pablomartinez5920]

This is a great series! Will there ever be an episode on Griffith Park, the 110 fwy and the effect Disney had in the Los Feliz/Silverlake Lake/Burbank/Glendale areas? U know California adventure is designed after the mentioned cities! And Disneyland was initially going to be set where the Buena Vista studios are now, before they found the orange grove in Anaheim! I’ve done a lot of beautification and conservation work throughout the LA basin and SGV water shed! I love our history!

[@marcwilloughby9950]

P

[@stenbak88]

Move the people

[@DerGlaetze]

We need to reintroduce the T Rex to California. Let’s go to the next level. Why not?

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Allergies are probably the #1 side effect from the Santa Ana winds. It's possible to feel the leading edge of the Santa Ana winds blowing into town - the wind suddenly changes direction and temperature at the same time.

[@christinasornbutnark1208]

This is very sad.

[@chelseamoniquemorrisprinci8856]

Eggcellent! Bravo

[@quaoar213]

LA also has a mini tornado alley

[@MrCoconutcat]

I'm from imperial beach California and I get some Santa ana winds, I think maybe, but I call them Kona winds, that's wierd

[@BumfightkrewAmerica]

Hello from Oso flako Ca

[@davidwesley2525]

Fun Fact the Southern California Grizzly Bear grew almost as Big as a Kodiak Bear 🐻 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@mcpucho]

Griswalds? In Wally World?

[@wandcamilo3989]

Im from Norcal and whenever i go to LA im confused. Its got a vegas terrain vibe but its full of people. trips me out

[@laloturcios5353]

Such amazing animal's ..one of God's creatures who were hunted DOWN 😒😞😤😤

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

It's an ancient relationship of Spirit....lost to the ages... bear man!

[@detouredbriefly9426]

we're driving the planet to extinction

[@jessejimenez5605]

No, were driving humans into extinction. The planet will remain, not us though.

[@thaintriguing1]

This planet will replenish itself to its pristine state long after we are gone

[@lincolnyoung1080]

thaintriguing1 there is no planet, because the earth is FLAT!!

[@bminusconstruction4212]

Don't worry when humans get culled, if the bears survive - it will be all theres again

[@MrMfloor]

Man doesn’t need to live in harmony. He is supposed to subdue it. That’s how God in the Bible wants it.

[@natalie526]

hurricane katrina is a great example of how stupid your statement is

[@joeserin9593]

Ry Cooder soundtrack?

[@americachris373]

My choice of Words described unmistakable please explain the reasoning levels of treatments forced me to endure ???????

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

I don’t know anything about Los Angeles & I personally never experienced a fire.

[@grimaceispurple]

This video was so creepy

[@jojo-fu4xh]

Why have no Grizzly Bears been found at the La Brea Tar Pits?

[@oceandrew]

Or people....

[@MrMfloor]

They found humans and many animals

[@neverliam4446]

This is like scary wtf 🤣

[@spudrain]

I’m shocked that KCET didn’t focus upon the racist aspect to the grizzly bear and how sexism and racism ultimately destroyed them. I mean, isn’t that the theme of this entire Lost LA series? Racism sexism and animalism.

[@crittercosner2877]

At 2:42 is a picture of a giant ground sloth... not a bear. The tail and number of claws should make that obvious.

[@805fillmore]

Same difference

[@paulglover1914]

My 1982 book "Los Angeles: a History of the Future" describes how the city can regain balance with nature: paulglover.org/lahofbook.html

[@crypttonite]

where is this :20 secondmark

[@Greeneyedghost2020]

I think it might be suicide bridge in Pasadena. I know at :29 they show suicide bridge to the left of the freeway

[@mls01981]

"Fun loving omnivore"??!! They didn't get the scientific name "Ursus horribilis" for their Winnie the Pooh-esque personalities! It's easy to romanticize the grizzly bear, but the idea that the grizzly could be reintroduced into California and everything would be hunky-dory is beyond naive.

[@juelzsantanasbandana5938]

foo said hunky dory. lmaooo. white people.

[@VictoriaN72]

😢so,sad what humans have done to the western USA. All is topsy-turvy now. Gone forever the balance and beauty…….lost environment.

[@HeckEffect831Blitzz]

Mexican Grizzly Bear you Mean…

[@gregdahlen4375]

suppose native americans lived harmoniously with grizzlies cuz there were far fewer native americans

[@charlesgates2908]

Once the largest wetlands in North America. Alligators everywhere. And wolves bears. GREED.

[@americachris373]

Everyone explain yourself please I travel there too learn please explain some treatment endured cm ....

[@brunorossibonin788]

Hello, great documentairy! By the way, what's the song that starts in 2:25 ?

[@clarkewi]

Grizzly bears are man eaters. Mountain lions are occasional man eaters too.

[@amanb8698]

clarkewi Bears usually kill people due to terrority or protecting their cubs. They actually are Omnivores like us. They'll typically eat Fish like Salmon and also Wild Berries.

[@johnnybgood8698]

What are they talking about thier is still a bear presence in the mnts of the inland empire

[@angelagygi]

black bears, not grizzlies.

[@ganginfr4923]

You aren't a very strong listener, are you?

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

@@ganginfr4923 ouch.

[@KD-vg2yn]

This is disturbing to watch.

[@kraner22bruh66]

i know you came here from school

[@rubenc6038]

And then the white man came. I see a pattern here things that go extinct people that go extinct Indian tribes is it because of the white man. There sense of entitlement is mind boggling 🤬

[@kwd3109]

Yawn

[@armyboi7328]

Bring the bears back

[@walalopez6735]

I always find the cliche women answering in a soft whispering voice cringe lol

[@trainwreck420ish]

Could've done without the surfers