We take our responsibility to the public very seriously - it has fueled us for 65 years and we want to be here for San Diegans for years to come.
KPBS is here for you and with you.
KPBS is an essential, front-line, public service accountable to you. Our goal is to empower San Diegans to make informed decisions to build, celebrate and grow as individuals, families and communities. We do this by providing trusted, balanced and insightful news, and educational and entertaining stories and events that reflect the voices and aspirations unique to our region.
We take our responsibility to the public very seriously - it has fueled us for 65 years and we want to be here for San Diegans for years to come.
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Why KPBS is essential:
KPBS provides critical public services to our local communities in San Diego and Imperial counties. You can always count on KPBS to:
- Keep you up-to-date with fact-based, trustworthy local journalism. And our news is always freely accessible to everyone - no paywall or subscription required.
- Educate our children through exceptional programming like "Sesame Street" and "Wild Kratts" that prepares them to succeed in school
- Produce groundbreaking documentaries that explore our nation's history from Ken Burns, "American Experience," Henry Louis Gates, Jr, and more
- Provide critical emergency coverage of wildfires, earthquakes, floods and other crises to help keep you and your loved ones safe and informed
- Share local stories unique to San Diego in shows like "Ken Kramer's About San Diego," "Historic Places," "Port of Entry," and "Crossing South"
- Promote literacy and lifelong learning through our community reading program, One Book, One San Diego
Read more about KPBS' impact
The Local Content and Service Report is an annual snapshot of our impact to the San Diego region during the most recent, completed fiscal year - July 2023 to June 2024.
What Does KPBS Mean to You?
“KPBS is my primary source of news because it is factual and professional. I also love the in-depth profiles of timely topics. The human interest stories are so beautifully presented, I find myself near tears sometimes. I adore KPBS.”
- Lynne W.
“I love that my daughter is enjoying the KPBS programs I watched growing up — in a whole new way! She enjoys the KPBS video and games apps.”
- Krystle H.
“Lots. I have been listening for at least 45 years. I remember most fondly "The Car Guys," "Prairie Home Companion" and such. Whether I was in Madison, Wisconsin, where we were graduate students, in Pittsburgh, where our children were born or in San Diego where we have lived since 1985, we have been listening.”
- Judy S.
“Journalism that covers current events in a way that is thoughtful and humanizing. The journalism of KPBS focuses on relevant local stories that allow me to learn about my community and what matters to people in San Diego.”
- Nicole T.
“Because I live on a county road, I don't get good radio reception in my house. Fortunately, I spend a lot of time in my car, and the radio is set on 89.5 only. I can count on hearing national and local news and hearing stories about good things happening in our area, not just crisis stories.”
- Glenda S.
“Everything. I grew up with PBS, from watching “Sesame Street” as a kid to “Great Performances” and “Masterpiece Theatre” with my parents. As an adult, I continue to rely on PBS programming, but I love KPBS in particular because of the focus on San Diego County. “Ken Kramer's About San Diego” is just one wonderful example of the programming I love so much.”
- Shannon L.