Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV
On this episode, we recall the wonderful Pacific Square Ballroom and the emotional lift provided during wartime in San Diego. View nostalgic memories of early days in our city preserved in postcards; and learn about Dr. Martin Luther King’s visit to Point Loma Nazarene University. Enjoy photographs and memories from viewers and more!
Watch On Your Schedule: All episodes from the series are available to stream with KPBS+, a new free streaming video app designed for ease and enjoyment everywhere you watch including Roku, smart TVs and mobile devices. It’s locally curated for San Diego by the KPBS programming team. With a clean and intuitive design, discovering and enjoying KPBS and PBS content on-demand has never been easier.
You can also tune in live to watch our four TV channels in real time: KPBS, KPBS 2, Create, KPBS Kids 24/7. We also added a new channel - FNX (First Nation Experience). Your KPBS Passport member benefit works on KPBS+ too! You’ll have access to even more great shows when you simply log in with your KPBS Passport account.
About The Series: This Emmy-winning show is a collection of stories about the history and people of the area we call home. Ranging over all of San Diego County, the stories often deal with little known things about our past, and how they relate to places we see every day. Almost every thing, and every place in San Diego has some kind of story behind it.