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Frustrations Mount At Miami Airport As Passengers To Puerto Rico Wait And Worry
After Maria hit, airport operations in San Juan are limited. Flights to Puerto Rico have been booked, boarded — then returned to the gate, to send weary travelers back for another round of bookings.
Highlights
STEVEN RAICHLEN'S PROJECT SMOKE: Season 3
Airs Saturdays, July 1-29 & Aug. 26-Oct. 14, 2017 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV
SIMPLY MING: Season 14: Will Gilson
Airs Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Townely Hall 1
Airs Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV
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'Carmaggeddon' Expected As Southbound San Ysidro Border Closes For The Weekend
A major construction project at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, considered the busiest border crossing in the world, will bar cars from entering Tijuana for 57 hours starting Saturday.
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Tiny Homes In San Diego Face Big Hurdles
A planned “tiny homes” community in San Diego's North County has turned out to be a costly failure, and California is not making it easy for those who aspire to live in tiny houses.
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Saving A Balboa Park Treasure: The Carousel
One sign that summer is nearing its end is the shuttered doors during the week of the historic carousel in Balboa Park. After generations of family ownership, the 107-year-old carousel was purchased in July by the Friends of Balboa Park.
Local News
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5 Americans Talk About How A Health Law Overhaul Would Affect Them
All year, NPR member station reporters around the country have asked people how they would be affected by proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Here are five of those stories.
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'Imminent' Dam Failure Threatens Thousands In Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service warned locals to evacuate, but with most communications down, it remained unclear how many would heed the alerts.
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'Screaming Eagle Of Soul' Charles Bradley Dies At 68
The singer, inspired as a teen by James Brown, didn't release his first album until 2011, at the age of 62. For the six years that followed, through a battle with cancer, he never wasted a moment.
National News
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Intrepid Theatre's 'Father Comes Home From The Wars' Combines Art And Community Outreach
Intrepid Theatre Company is partnering with the San Diego Museum of Man to facilitate school field trips to the museum’s exhibit and a stage show titled, "Race: Are We So Different?"
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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: U2 And 'Billy' And Ballet
One of the biggest events of the season hits San Diego, plus a highly-anticipated musical opens.
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Podcast Episode 126: Horrible Imaginings And 'Uncharted Regions'
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival wrapped up earlier this month, and it was another great year embracing the darkness. Here's a reflection on the event and a look at the radio drama created specifically to debut at the festival.
Arts & Living
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Third Annual Impossible Science Festival
This event will examine the question "what is possible?" and use visual and interactive experiences to show how the seemingly impossible can become possible through curiosity and knowledge. There will be more than 20 interactive demonstrations.
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Julian Apple Days Festival
This two-day festival will be held September 23 & 24 at Menghini Winery, featuring music, dancing, antique tractor display, children’s games and activities, gold panning demonstrations, beer and wine garden, vendors, contests and apple pie.
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SaltDog Classic Beach Fest
This year the SaltDog Crew has partnered with Rollin’ from the Heart to provide an all-day experience that will leave people smiling and proud to support their community. Become part of the newest music festival in San Diego.
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: The Vietnam War - also available with Vietnamese subtitles and Spanish subtitles; Great Performances "Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2017"; Masterpiece Endeavour Season 4 "Game," "Canticle" and "Lazaretto"; "The Arab Americans"; Masterpiece "My Mother And Other Strangers" (all 5 episodes)
Catch-Up Viewing: Finding Your Roots Seasons 1-3; The Tunnel Seasons 1-2; Masterpiece Grantchester Season 3 ( all 7 episodes), Season 1 & Season 2; The Great British Baking Show Seasons 1-4 plus Masterclasses
Coming Soon: Masterpiece Endeavour Season 4 (episode 4); The David Rubenstein Show: Peer To Peer Conversations "David Petraeus" parts 1 and 2
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.