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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, June 8 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Meet Robert Schmidt, a retired American police officer who now runs a healthy smoothie shop in Rosarito. He also trains schools across the U.S. on safety and emergency preparedness. Later, we visit historian Juvenal Arias, who shares fascinating stories about Rosarito's past and his own unique connection to the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 30 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. We visit Fénix Tacos in Ensenada, home of the city’s most traditional fish tacos. Next we try a sweet drink at La Michoacana. Then we stop by one of the best bakeries in town, La Reyna, where Jorge gets a hands-on lesson in creating delicious pastries and sweets.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, May 25 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. We tour Santo Tomas, the oldest winery in Ensenada, and taste the wines that started it all on Baja's original wine route. Then we savor Michelin-recognized cuisine at their restaurant, Villa Torel, where history and flavor come together beautifully.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, 18, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Get swept up in the soulful sounds of Tijuana's annual Jazz Festival, held every October. This cultural celebration brings together top musicians from both sides of the border. We dive into the history, energy, and artistry behind the music then follow our appetites to Tacos Aaron, a local favorite serving some of Tijuana's best tacos.

The Port of Entry team sits down with Tijuana native Jorge Meraz, host of “Crossing South,” to unpack the fear, headlines and misconceptions that shape how many people in the U.S. see the border — and what the reality is actually like.

El equipo de Port of Entry se sentó a platicar con Jorge Meraz, tijuanense y conductor de “Crossing South”, para desmenuzar el miedo, los titulares y los malentendidos que influyen en cómo muchas personas en Estados Unidos perciben la frontera , y cómo es en realidad.

Premieres Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Join us as we explore the Tijuana International Airport with administrator Carlos Salgado, who gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. We get to go up into the control tower and learn how to direct airplane traffic. We meet the falcon team that keeps the runway clear of birds. And we also learn about the unique CBX border bridge that connects two countries through the same airport.

Stream this episode with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Saturday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, May 11 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. (Stream all new episodes from Season 15 now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+). We head to Rosarito for the excitement of the Mexican Open Surf Contest, where surfers from around the world compete for $10,000 in prizes. The event organizer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to host a professional surf competition. We also meet Sonia Stump of the Baja Scholarship Foundation and hear inspiring stories of how the foundation is helping youth across the region reach new heights.

Early streaming with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ begins Thursday, April 16. TV Premiere Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. beginning April 30. New episodes stream free a week early beginning April 30. This season brings us ten new episodes with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, rich history, and unforgettable flavors. From a visit to the Tijuana airport air traffic control tower and flight school, to a world-class surf competition.

"Fragmented Stories" brings together artists Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López as they explore identity, surveillance, family history and life across borders during the nation's 250th anniversary.