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Premieres Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday special that combines classic Christmas carols with a contemporary story of how giving back and uplifting communities is the true meaning of the season.

Chris Pierce is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of folk, blues, and Americana has earned him worldwide recognition. In 2023, he was handpicked to open for Neil Young’s Coastal Tour and continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances. His song “We Can Always Come Back to This”, featured on NBC’s "This Is Us," hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and his album "American Silence" was named the #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 by PopMatters. Pierce has shared stages with legends like Neil Young, B.B. King, Steve Earle, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville and many others. He has performed at major festivals including Newport Folk, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, Bottlerock, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Folk, MerleFest and NC Folk Festival. Despite developing significant hearing loss from a rare disorder in his youth, Pierce persevered to become one of America’s most affecting artists. His latest album "Let All Who Will" (2023) has drawn praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, No Depression, and American Songwriter. Alongside his solo work, he collaborates in projects like War & Pierce with Sunny War, the CSNY tribute band Our House, and the Black Opry Revue, further cementing his place as a vital voice in contemporary roots music. Chris Pierce on Facebook / Instagram

Cruel Summer- a day party dedicated the best of '80s New Wave dance music! Lineup: DJ Saul Q DJ Heather Hardcore Music selection includes: The Smiths, PetShopBoys, OMD, Depeche Mode, Joy Division,SoftCell, When in Rome, Bronski Beat, Los Pricioneros, The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, B Movie, Talk Talk, Caifanes, Sisters of Mercy, Killing Joke, New Order, The Jesus and Mary Chain , The Church, and many more. Quartyard SD on Facebook / Instagram

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Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS + Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday, sharing how Hanukkah came to be, the significance of the season's cherished dishes, and the ways families continue to celebrate together across generations.

What if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening? Join Elizabeth Gilbert at the Balboa Theatre on October 23 for lecture and audience Q&A about her highly anticipated memoir, "All the Way to the River," to be published on Sept 9. All orchestra seats include a signed book. Praise for "All the Way to the River": “Moving, and shocking. Raw and real… a book of genuine care and soul-searching, speaking from the abyss of an experience we’d all be lucky to never have. It’s a tremendous achievement, a heart-breaking journey into the depths and back.” – Lithub, Most Anticipated Books “[An] inspiring account…Gilbert achieves her signature intimacy through a bluntly confessional tone… and an admirable ability to stare darkness in the face without losing hope. Readers struggling with addiction or seeking a path through heartbreak will find invaluable wisdom in these pages.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review In her critically acclaimed novels and immensely popular nonfiction, Elizabeth Gilbert expands our understanding of creativity, spirituality, and love. Whatever her subject, whether in fiction or nonfiction, Gilbert writes with “a mix of intelligence, wit, and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible” (The New York Times Book Review). Her #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, "Eat Pray Love" exploded onto the scene in 2006 and famously chronicled the year she spent traveling the world after a shattering divorce. Translated into more than 30 languages, the book was adapted into a 2010 film starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem. In the years since her books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and people around the globe have looked to Gilbert for guidance in leading brave, authentic, and creative lives. With over 21.8 million views, her TED Talk on creativity is among the most popular of all time, while her creativity manifesto, "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear," was another instant #1 New York Times bestseller selling over 1 million copies. Her most recent novel is "City of Girls," a “fiercely feminist” (Esquire) story of a young woman coming into her own in the theater world of 1940s New York. Debuting at #2 on The New York Times bestseller list, it has sold 1 million copies. Her highly anticipated memoir, "All the Way to the River," will be published on Sept 9, 2025. Gilbert is also the founder and host of The Onward Book Club (www.onwardbookclub.com), which promotes and celebrates the work of Black female authors. Learn more about Elizabeth Gilbert here. Elizabeth Gilbert on Instagram

Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October. Health officials urge customers to dispose of them and clean their fridges.

California voters overwhelmingly approved the governor’s ballot measure on Tuesday, endorsing newly drawn maps that favor Democrats.

Living with a movement disorder or other neurological condition is one of the most challenging journeys you and your loved one can experience. Millions of adult Americans are diagnosed with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, essential tremor, epilepsy and more — only to find that medication therapy is limited and — in some cases — isn’t working. At this free webinar, you will learn from a neurosurgeon affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience how deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and an innovative, non-invasive treatment called MR-guided focused ultrasound (FUS) can significantly ease symptoms, improve movement control and help you get back to enjoying life. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the physician. Sharp HealthCare on Facebook / Instagram