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KPBS Announces New Website

KPBS is pleased to announce the launch of its new website on September 27, 2021. Please "pardon our dust" while we work to finish our "digital remodel" and set the foundation to deliver the best local news and information to our audience.

An assortment of toys are stacked on top of one another in front of a Christmas tree, Dec. 23, 2022.

Toy drive brings gifts to homes of San Diegans in need

Holiday season is in full swing and the spirit of giving has extra meaning for some San Diegans. One of the region’s new toy drives is bringing the gifts right to people’s doorsteps.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is co-sponsoring a bill that seeks to hold social media platforms responsible for the proliferation of health misinformation during a public health emergency.

Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation

Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.

Digital creator Kyana Sue Powers says residents of Vestmannaeyjar treat puffling season as a regular part of life. "It's just what you do, it's as normal to do as recycling cans," she told NPR.

Why it's perfectly normal to see baby puffins thrown off cliffs in Iceland each year

Throwing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as "puffling season" and is a crucial life-saving endeavor.

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET TELEVISION: Everyday Venice

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Learn from the rich tradition of Venice's cucina povera to prepare rustic, yet vibrant dishes. Featured recipes include: Venetian Rice and Peas (Risi e Bisi), Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes, and Venetian Cornmeal and Currant Cookies studded with liqueur-soaked fruit.

Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as search predictions that could be viewed as making claims about the "the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes."

Google Will Block Its Autocomplete Suggestions For Some Election-Related Searches

The company said its new policy would eliminate search predictions that could be seen as favoring a political candidate or as making claims about "the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes."

Romanian officials are backdropped by a luxury vehicle that was seized in a case against media influencer Andrew Tate on Saturday.

Andrew Tate's cars and watches, worth $4 million, are confiscated by Romanian police

Romanian authorities hauled away a $3.9 million trove of luxury cars, watches and cash as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation looking into the self-styled male dominance influencer.

SDFD Mustache Bash

Who's ready for Miami Vice Vibes and the BEST Mustaches of the year? Help Mavericks Beach Club, celebrate Movember by joining them for the 6th Annual SDFD Stache Bash Benefitting FirefighterAid! FighfighterAid's mission is to provide charitable assistance to Firefighters and their families in times of need and to promote awareness of Firefighter health and safety issues and the impacts they have upon their families and communities. For over 100 years, the San Diego Fireman's Relief Association has been providing for the protection, care, and relief of the members of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Join them Thursday, Nov. 4th from 5pm - 10pm for Delicious Drink Specials, Amazing Raffles, Mustache Competition, High Fives, and a night of Partying our Mustaches off for a GREAT CAUSE! Proceeds going directly to their friends at Firefighters Aid! For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE !

Art of Skin MD Virtual Open House: Body Boot Camp

Leading San Diego board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, M.D. will be hosting a virtual Body Boot Camp event. This year, this highly-anticipated event will feature an Instagram Live Q&A with Dr. Palm on April 7, discounted offers on non-invasive procedures including CoolSculpting, Radiesse, Sculptra, EmSculpt NEO, Qwo, and more! Date | From April 4 through 15 at 9 a.m. Location | Instagram Live To learn more, visit www.artofskinmd.com or call (858) 792-7546.

Facebook issued an apology Friday after The New York Times reported on the social media giant's artificial intelligence error.

Facebook Apologizes After Its AI Labels Black Men As 'Primates'

A video shared on Facebook last year showed an encounter between a white man and a group of Black men. Facebook's recommendation tool then asked users if they wanted to see more videos of "primates."

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