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Facing Defections, Senate GOP Leaders Delay Health Care Vote
In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their prized health care bill until after the July 4 recess, forced to retreat by a GOP rebellion that left them lacking enough votes to even begin debating the legislation, two sources said Tuesday.
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Nuclear Expert Slams Edison's San Onofre Nuclear Waste Storage Plan
Environmental expert Tom English calls the plan "ridiculous" and contends it makes the storage site at the shuttered plant vulnerable to terrorism.
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MTS Adds Long-Delayed 'Stored Value' To Compass Card
Starting Wednesday, public transit riders in San Diego will be able to store money on their Compass Cards. The function, branded Compass Cash, was promised a decade ago before the Compass Card system came online.
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Beetle That Has Killed Palm Trees In San Diego County Could Spread
The South American palm weevil has already toppled dozens of palms in the Sweetwater Summit regional park in Bonita.
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Rady Children's Hospital San Diego Ranks Third Best In Orthopedics Nationwide
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego is third in the country in orthopedics and fifth in neonatology in U.S. News & World Report's 11th annual rankings —released Tuesday — of medical centers for young patients.
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SDSU Students Win Award For Idea To Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry
A pair of San Diego State University students plans to turn food waste, such as quinoa, brown rice and fruit and vegetable pulp, into protein powder, bars and cookies.
Local News
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The Billion Dollar Cost Of Child Marriage
Research on child marriage has mainly focused on the toll it takes on individuals. Now, a report looks at the economic impact on poor countries.
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China Back On State Department List Of Worst Human Trafficking Offenders
In its latest annual report on the global state of human trafficking, the State Department has issued highly public criticism of China — a move that could increase tensions between China and the U.S.
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Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game
John McEnroe reignited the battle of the sexes when he rushed the net to declare Williams is "an incredible player" and would be "like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's circuit.
National News
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Trumpet Legend Herb Alpert Discusses Upcoming San Diego Concert, New Album
Alpert and his wife Lani Hall will be performing July 6 as part of the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights concert series.
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Podcast Episode 121: Shakespeare, The Film's The Thing
San Diego's Old Globe Theatre has an eight decade history of performing Shakespeare on stage. Now its artistic director Barry Edelstein wants to highlight the Bard on film.
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Veterans Mural To Be Unveiled This Weekend In Kearny Mesa
The nonprofit Combat Arts San Diego will gather Saturday to unveil its latest mural at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Kearny Mesa.
Arts & Living
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4th of July Events
Explore our calendar for exciting ways to celebrate the holiday from the best firework displays to parades and picnics.
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Community Conversation With Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson has been "making home happen" for lower income families and seniors for 30 years, including the last 15 at Community HousingWorks. Join us for an in-person interview with Wilson and KPBS reporter Alison St. John.
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'Game Masters' The Exhibition
"Game Masters" showcases the world’s best video game designers, from the arcade era to today’s console and online games. And with 100+ playable games, it’s game on! (No quarters needed)
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Liberty Station Concerts 2017
Enjoy the free outdoor concert series on the North Promenade. Guests are invited to arrive early, picnic and enjoy the art galleries, studios, and museums of the burgeoning Arts District.
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 Great British Baking Show Season 4 (all 10 episodes - June 16 at 6 p.m.); Food - Delicious Science "Food on the Brain"; American Experience "Bonnie and Clyde"
Catch-Up Viewing: The Great British Baking Show Seasons 1-3 plus Masterclasses; American Epic "The Big Bang" and "Blood and Soil"; Victorian Slum House "The 1870s", "The 1880s" and "The 1890s"; Masterpiece "Victoria" (7 Episodes)
Summer Of Adventure: "Undiscovered Haiti with Jose Andres"; India - Nature's Wonderland (2 episodes); Gorongosa Park (6 episodes); "Great Old Amusement Parks"; Life On The Reef (3 episodes)
Coming Soon: Masterpiece "Grantchester" Season 3, Masterpiece "Prime Suspect: Tennison," The Story Of China (July 19), Big Pacific (July 20); Great Yellowstone Thaw (July 20)
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.