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In the 1970s and ’80s, KPBS turned primetime into a weeklong live auction where San Diegans could bid on everything from custom cars to dinner with host Ken Kramer. The events were chaotic, unforgettable and a huge community celebration.
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New format shares personal stories at the busiest border crossing in the Western Hemisphere -
San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre announced today that KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo will retire after a 47-year career at the public media station. He will retire at the end of the year. -
Focus on Japanese American experiences in WWII internment camps -
The border wall is planned to stretch along 14 miles of rugged terrain in the Laguna Mountains. But members of the Kumeyaay Nation say the work is destroying sensitive cultural sites. -
San Diego’s only hair salon for children with autism and other special needs says it’s too dangerous to serve clients outside. -
The youth-led group said the government has refused to consult with them to identify possible heritage sites they say the massive construction project is now destroying. -
This year marks a century since the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Winning women the right to vote, however, was an effort launched decades before it was passed, with national and local campaigns securing small victories that led to final ratification in 1920. -
Dan and Phyllis Epstein, Pat Finn, and Steve and Sue Hart are the 2020 KPBS Hall of Fame honorees. -
KPBS is premiering a new season of “Incoming,” a podcast series that shares the true stories of America’s military veterans, told in their own words, straight from their own mouths. The show is available now for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and other podcast players.
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