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Who Cares If They're Cute? This Zoologist Accepts Animals On Their Own Terms
Zoologist Lucy Cooke says humans aren't doing animals any favors when we moralize their behavior. Her book The Truth About Animals is organized around "fact and not sentimentality."
Highlights
A PLACE TO CALL HOME: Season 4
Airs Sundays, April 1 - May 27 & June 24 - July 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV
CALL THE MIDWIFE: Season 7
Airs Sundays, March 25, 2018 from 8-10 p.m. & April 1-May 6, 2018 from 8-9 p.m. on KPBS TV
MASTERPIECE: Unforgotten: Season 1
Airs Sundays, April 8-22, 2018 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV
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49th Congressional Candidates Jockey For Money, Attention
The latest campaign fundraising disclosures show which candidates in the race to replace Rep. Darrell Issa have the most cash on hand.
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How To Use inewsource’s San Diego County Campaign Finance Database
inewsource has launched its San Diego County campaign finance database, which they hope will make it easier for the public to understand who is funding political campaigns.
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Diesel Fuel May Be On The Way Out At California Ports
An Escondido company is helping fuel change in the nation's cargo transportation industry.
Local News
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Juliana Hatfield Sings The Hits Of 'Old Friend' Olivia Newton-John
Though she's known for her contributions to '90s indie rock, Hatfield goes back to one of her earliest musical inspirations for her new album of Olivia Newton-John covers.
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'Exorcist' Director Makes A New Movie About Exorcism (It's A Documentary)
William Friedkin had never actually witnessed an exorcism. Then he recorded the footage at the center of The Devil And Father Amorth. "I was scared, seriously scared," he says.
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The Rocky Mountains Have A Dust Problem
Dust in the Rocky Mountain snow can cause elevated water runoff, and greater opportunities for forest fires.
National News
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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Spaces And Places
This weekend celebrates some of San Diego’s most beloved spaces and places, like Chicano Park and the former Sherwood Auditorium.
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San Marcos-Based RealDoll Launches AI Sex Dolls
San Marcos is home to RealDolls, a company that makes sex dolls and is about to release its first model with artificial intelligence. WARNING: Mature content.
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La Jolla Playhouse Enlists Vets For 'What Happens Next'
A half dozen or so veterans will gather at the Challenged Athletes Foundation Thursday night, working out some of their trauma using the theater as therapy.
Arts & Living
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Earth Day Fair & Parade
Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. With the theme, "We're All in this Together" the festival is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the Parade marching at 10:30 a.m.
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La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K
The half marathon starts at Del Mar Fairgrounds and runs along a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The 5K is a scenic, hilly, point-to-point course that follows the last 3.1 miles...
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Family Day: A Free Celebration Of Flora, Fauna And Fantastic Books
Spend Earth Day with your JCC Family including PJ Library for a free day of storytelling, arts and crafts and experiential learning in the San Diego Botanic Garden. Free admission to the Garden is included with your reservation - space is limited!
Community Events
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Watch Shows On Your Schedule
Watch smart shows on your schedule with KPBS Passport, video streaming for members ($60 yearly), using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast.
Watch New Titles: Dead Reckoning (3 episodes); Plants Behaving Badly (2 episodes); Masterpiece "Dark Angel"; "Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death"; Jamestown, Season 1
Catch-Up Viewing: In Their Own Words (3 episodes); Impossible Builds (3 episodes); Masterpiece Victoria Seasons 1 and 2; The Great British Baking Show Seasons 1-4 plus Masterclasses
Coming Soon: The Great British Baking Show "Easter Masterclass"; Nature "Sex, Lies and Butterflies"; Masterpiece "The Child In Time"; Antiques Roadshow "Portland"; Secrets Of The Dead "Hannibal In The Alps"
Activate your benefit now. KPBS Passport can’t be purchased and isn’t a subscription service. Watch a short video on how to activate your KPBS Passport account.
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myKPBS Film Club
Indulge your love of the big screen. From film screenings to giveaways, movie passes, and special offers, you'll feel like you’re walking the red carpet at the Oscars when you join the myKPBS Film Club! Your Film Club benefits will be active as long as you remain a KPBS member. Register now for myKPBS and sign up for the Film Club e-mail list to get announcements of upcoming offers.