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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.
2014 One Book, One San Diego Selection: "Monstress" by Lysley Tenorio
- May 14, 2014
- By Clare Pister
The 2014 One Book, One San Diego selection: Monstress by San Diego-native, Lysley Tenorio.
KPBS Explore Winners Announced
- Oct. 7, 2013
- By KPBS Staff
The winners of the 2014 KPBS Explore project will showcase local animals and images when the TV programs debut in 2014.
KPBS Gala Returns To Downton Abbey
- Oct. 3, 2013
- By KPBS Staff
On the heels of Downton Abbey’s season 4 debut, the KPBS Celebrates! event will transport guests to 1920s England and the age of jazz. Among the planned festivities: an exclusive musical tribute to the acclaimed series.
Peg + Cat Joins the KPBS Kids Lineup
- Sept. 26, 2013
- By KPBS Staff
PBS KIDS’ newest animated preschool series PEG + CAT is coming to KPBS-TV this fall.
KPBS' Roundtable To Air On TV
- June 17, 2013
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS will bring the popular Roundtable radio discussion heard on KPBS Midday Edition to a television audience. The move adds a 6th day of local TV news programming to the KPBS TV schedule and brings the show to a larger and more diverse audience than radio alone. The first TV broadcast airs Friday, June 28th at 8:30 p.m.
San Diegans Can Now Access KPBS Content Via Roku
- May 9, 2013
- By KPBS Staff
New PBS and PBS Kids Channels on Roku Offer Hundreds of Videos On-Demand, including NOVA, MASTERPIECE, FRONTLINE, SUPER WHY!, CURIOUS GEORGE and local favorites such as KPBS EVENING EDITION and KEN KRAMER’S ABOUT SAN DIEGO.
KPBS Mourns Loss of California Treasure Huell Howser
- Jan. 7, 2013
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS staff are mourning the death of California public television icon Huell Howser. The sad news comes less than two months after learning of his retirement.
KPBS Bids Farewell to Fundraising Powerhouse
- Dec. 3, 2012
- By KPBS Staff
Associate General Manager Stephanie Bergsma will retire from KPBS on December 10. Bergsma has been with KPBS for 30 years having spearheaded the station’s first development department and since then led all major funding initiatives that have helped lift KPBS into the national public media spotlight.
KPBS Hosts First Ever Convergence Boot Camp
- Nov. 29, 2012
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS announced plans to hold a two-day conference for public media stations looking to converge their organization and content to reach a wider audience. The Convergence Boot Camp will be held at KPBS in San Diego on February 7 and 8, 2013. Station leadership, management, and staff are invited to attend and learn how to implement similar strategies as KPBS -- with the goal of creating a successful and efficient organization.
KPBS GALA TAKES INSPIRATION FROM DOWNTON ABBEY
- Nov. 8, 2012
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is pleased to announce that audience favorite Downton Abbey is the theme for this year’s gala. The KPBS Celebrates Gala inspired by Downton Abbey will be held at the historic US Grant on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event will also honor the 2012 KPBS Hall of Fame inductees Audrey Geisel, Conrad Prebys, and Brad Warner.
Belly Up Announces 'Live at the Belly Up' TV Show
- Nov. 1, 2012
- By KPBS Staff
San Diego County’s premier live music venue, The Belly Up in Solana Beach, is proud to announce a series of shows in November that will be filmed in conjunction with KPBS and San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television, and Film, set to air on KPBS in starting January 4, 2013.
KPBS Announces Winners of the Explore San Diego Project
- Oct. 29, 2012
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is pleased to announce two new local television programs: Savor San Diego and A Growing Passion. Both feature local experts in their field and are a recognizable part of the community. KPBS received 52 submissions for the Explore San Diego Project.
KPBS Legend Gloria Penner Dies
- Oct. 6, 2012
- By KPBS Staff
Legendary journalist and longtime KPBS personality Gloria Penner passed away today after a two-year battle with cancer. Penner, KPBS’ Senior Political Correspondent, held many different positions during her 43 year career at the public media organization. She was best known as a tough journalist unafraid of tackling and helping the audience make sense of the difficult issues – namely politics and elections.