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KPBS Press Releases
KPBS Launches Social Media Video Series 'Where I Come From'
- May 11, 2018
- By Laura McVicker
KPBS set out to hear and document the stories of those of varying ethnicities, ages and economic status about their particular slice of San Diego County and the Imperial Valley. Their stories are told through a social media video series, "Where I Come From."
KPBS 2018 Hall of Fame Honorees Announced
- March 28, 2018
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is announcing station supporters and local philanthropists Sandra Timmons and Rick Sandstrom, and Catherine Stiefel and Keith Behner as the 2018 honorees to be inducted as Visionaries into the KPBS Hall of Fame.
KPBS Premieres New Episodes of Ken Kramer's About San Diego
- Jan. 24, 2018
- By KPBS Staff
“Ken Kramer’s About San Diego” is returning to the air Thursday nights at 8 p.m., beginning January 25 with five new episodes on KPBS.
KPBS Releases Its First Digital Series
- Nov. 28, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is releasing its first digital series titled “Jordan Loves,” an honest look at the quirky, unique and downright odd features that set San Diego apart, with seven episodes available to watch beginning Monday, Nov. 27. The series is on kpbs.org/jordanloves.
KPBS Premieres New Science Podcast
- Oct. 23, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is releasing a brand-new, science-themed podcast on Oct. 25 called “Rad Scientist” and will be available at kpbs.org/radscientist.
KPBS News Truck Expands Capabilities
- June 8, 2016
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS now has a live production truck in its tool kit for covering local news.
KPBS Launches New On-Demand Streaming Video Member Benefit
- March 7, 2016
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS has introduced KPBS Passport – a new member benefit offering extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming.
San Diego's Local Breaking Barriers Essay Contest
- Feb. 22, 2016
- KPBS and Jackie Robinson YMCA
Students in grades 4 - 9 are invited to submit an essay on Jackie Robinson's Nine Values for a chance to win great prizes. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016. Winners will be announced on March 18, 2016.
San Diego's First-Ever Military Focused Film Festival Announces Nominations for Local Film Showcase Awards
- Oct. 7, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego announces the nominations for the Local Film Showcase awards. These films, which feature San Diego area filmmakers, locations, and people, will be primarily shown on Sunday, Oct. 18, capping an exciting line-up of films from all over the world.
Titles Announced for GI Film Festival San Diego's Local Film Showcase Screenings
- Sept. 29, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS, in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego, announces a local film showcase for the inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego to be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.
Inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Event Schedule
- Aug. 27, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS announces the event schedule for the inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego to be held Oct. 13 to Oct. 18, 2015 at various venues throughout San Diego.
Film Festival Celebrates Military and Veteran Stories
- July 31, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS, in collaboration with the GI Film Group and the Film Consortium San Diego, will bring the award-winning GI Film Festival, the nation’s first and only military film festival, to San Diego in the effort to honor and preserve the stories of America’s armed forces.
New Year Brings More News To KPBS FM Schedule
- Jan. 12, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
Starting today, KPBS Radio will feature a new schedule in the middle of the day and on the weekends.
PREBYS INCREASES SUPPORT FOR MASTERPIECE
- Jan. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
Just as audiences await this Sunday's season five debut of Downton Abbey, KPBS announced local philanthropists and drama lovers Conrad Prebys and Debbie Turner have increased their support for KPBS and the MASTERPIECE Trust to the tune of $1 million.
Craft Beer Comes to KPBS
- Oct. 14, 2014
- By KPBS Staff
Lovers of craft beer may decide to stay in Thursday nights this spring. KPBS announced plans to air a new six part series on San Diego’s microbrew industry.