Ken Brooks
Recent stories
- Ventures in Ventura
- March 18, 2010
- Ventura, Calif. lies just 62 miles north of Los Angeles and some refer to it as where the real California lifestyle exists. It has maintained its authenticity, history and agricultural ties. It sits on the shores of the Pacific, but Ventura claims to be more than just another beach town. You’ll find artists of all disciplines, surfers, famous chefs and CEOs of leading corporations simply lying back and enjoying the area’s easy lifestyle.
- Trains moved America
- March 10, 2010
- In the earlier part of the 20th century, the railroads moved the public between the major cities and towns in America. During the Depression the railroads suffered financial problems as did almost every sector of the American economy but they stayed on track and slowly modernized their fleets so that in the later part of the 1930s they began introducing new streamliners across the nation.
- around south america
- March 4, 2010
- Some time ago I decided to take some time off work and take a long cruise.
- New Mexico — The Land of Enchantment
- February 25, 2010
- In my early years after graduating university, my first real job was at KOB-TV, Channel 4 in Albuquerque, N.M. I lived there for some four years, learning the television business. Having been raised in Los Angeles, anything in New Mexico seemed different and interesting. On my days off I would take to the highways and explore this enchanted part of America.
- Tahiti – for beauty, relaxation and romance
- February 17, 2010
- The Polynesian people have populated the South Pacific islands for almost 2,000 years. On these islands, known as French Polynesia, and more properly called Tahiti or the Society Islands, the Polynesian people have created island paradises that are hard to equal anywhere else in the world.
- Mexico — Cha, cha, cha
- February 10, 2010
- Many folks will be enjoying a three-day weekend for President’s Day and next month area schools dismiss for spring break, so perhaps now is the time to consider a visit to Mexico. Recently Mexico has suffered from poor publicity due to the H1N1 flu outbreak, as well as the drug problems, along with the general downturn in the U.S. economy.
- Getting to know the amish
- February 3, 2010
- Many years ago when I was a young television director working my way up the ladder to the big time and living in Indiana, it was suggested by the TV station’s program director that I do a documentary about the Amish. There are counties in Indiana that are heavily populated by the religious group, and little was known about them since they lived their lives primarily with their own population. They were successful farmers mostly, and their lives revolved around that business. I thought this would make a good documentary so agreed to do it.
- Fun and sun in Florida
- January 27, 2010
- We recognize Florida for its sun-filled beaches, warm climate, world famous theme parks and great resorts. It is also the location to board a ship for most of the Caribbean cruises. If you are booking a cruise that departs from either Miami or Fort Lauderdale, why not extend your stay in Florida for a few days? Rent a car and see the state.
- Catalina — A special retreat
- January 20, 2010
- When I was a young boy growing up in Los Angeles the big trip was for my parents to take me to Catalina Island.
- Skiing this winter
- January 15, 2010
- Another year has rolled around, and winter snows have come to the leading ski areas. Skiers have again voted Canada’s Whistler/Blackcomb area as the favorite ski destination in North America. It claims the largest ski area on the continent.
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