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KPBS serves San Diegans like you with locally and nationally-produced news, entertainment, educational, and lifestyle programming for all ages, as well as events and resources that help you build a strong and vibrant community. KPBS members provide the single largest source of our funding. By becoming a member, you provide the essential support that makes everything we do possible. Will you become a member today?

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