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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment through CARE Courts.

Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and drew angry protests.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! A celebration of one of Earth's most iconic and beloved birds, featuring footage of all 17 species of penguins for the first time, from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica.

Professor Andrew Delbanco gave this year's annual Jefferson Lecture, titled, "The Question of Reparations: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future," where he addressed reparations for slavery in the U.S.

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Friday, April 4 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, April 7 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. This episode includes undersea photographs and video from off the La Jolla coast; a historic eatery in Barrio Logan; present-day scenes are paired with historic photographs; a little local baseball history and more!

The Scottish guitarist defies expectations, ditching his traditional nylon-strung instrument for a Fender Stratocaster to play a startling range of music – from Meredith Monk to Chick Corea.

San Diego has a goal of ending all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2025. But progress has been slow on this “vision zero” plan, and many bike and pedestrian safety projects have yet to be built. Meanwhile, San Diego Unified announced plans to diversify its teachers and administrators. Plus, the 48 Hour Film Project and the San Diego International Film Festival have been partnering for years to highlight short films made by local filmmakers. This Friday the best of the pandemic short films will be available in a virtual Shorts Fest.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Friday, March 28 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Interesting interstates! Host Ken Kramer shares some curiosities about San Diego freeways. Also, a quiz to see how much you know 'About San Diego.'

Discover a broad spectrum of this year's most compelling classical music, from booby-trapped string quartets and chilled-out piano to full-throttle percussion, electric guitars and high-flying vocals.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America.