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KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: Wild Parrots Of Ocean Beach

Ken Kramer
Ken Kramer

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV

On this episode of KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO, we consider the wild parrots of Ocean Beach. Where did they come from? How did they get here? We take a trip back in time to discover over San Diego's once-famous "Honeymoon Bridge.” Plus: remembering the days of San Diego's Rock and Roll Radio, and things you've sent in and emailed "About San Diego!"

KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: Wild Parrots of Ocean Beach

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