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Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. In 1970, activist Bella Abzug stormed Congress, taking on Nixon and the patriarchy to fight for women’s rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ equality.

The court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians who were granted Temporary Protected Status.

Calbright College, the state’s free online community college, is growing rapidly, despite concerns about its effectiveness. Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes tripling its annual budget.

Get ready for infectious grooves and soulful tunes as Wreckless Strangers and The Great North Special bring their signature sounds to Winstons in Ocean Beach on Saturday, January 24. San Francisco Bay Area’s Wreckless Strangers, a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for the city’s storied rock ’n’ roll tradition, will deliver their brand of “Ameri-Cali Soul” while celebrating the release of their forthcoming album, "Dirty Souls." Hailing from Southern California, The Great North Special is a seven-piece Americana jam band blending country-blues, psych-rock, and funk-soul into a sound all their own.

The goal in the world of global health is to bring an end to this scourge by 2030. A new drug looks as if it could do the job.

Emmy-Award® winning Actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in "Mark Twain Tonight!", written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor. Most recently seen on Broadway in "Our Town," on tour as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird," on Netflix’s "Ozark," and beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original. Recommended for ages 12 and up. "Mark Twain Tonight!" on Facebook / Instagram

On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.

California already has the highest gas prices in the country, and costs at the pump are going up due to a mix of supply issues and a switch to the summer blend.

The Trump administration ordered the restart of a Santa Barbara oil pipeline shut since the 2015 Refugio spill, invoking emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. California officials say the move defies court orders and state oversight. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will sue.

"The Trouble with Angels" An evening of mischief and music from two very familiar faces. It’s like the Rat Pack… but with a couple of broads. Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery for a raucous night of comedy, song, and unapologetic mischief in "The Trouble with Angels." With powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp wit, and more than a few surprises, these two beloved stars serve up a cocktail of classic tunes, campy banter, and devilish charm. It’s part cabaret, part stand-up, and all sass—because when these angels get together, heaven can wait.