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KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: History Mystery & Parachute King

Calif. State Route 52
Courtesy of Ken Kramer
Calif. State Route 52

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Monday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2

On this episode of KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO, discover what's hidden under one part of San Diego highway. Then we'll learn how something found in an East County backyard lead to a “History Mystery” about San Diego, and see where processing feldspar was once a big industry. You'll also meet our city’s long-forgotten "Parachute King.” Plus things sent in by viewers and much more!

Campo Milling Corporation, Campo, Calif. (Undated photo)
Courtesy of Ken Kramer
Campo Milling Corporation, Campo, Calif. (Undated photo)

Watch On Your Schedule: All episodes are available to stream now with the PBS App.

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