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California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during his inauguration as his son, Dutch, runs around the podium Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.

‘America Needs California’: Gavin Newsom Promises ‘Bold’ Approach During Inauguration As Governor

Gavin Newsom is now the 40th governor of California’s nearly 40 million people.

A statue of controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo was vandalized during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The city of Philadelphia took down the statue Wednesday.

Frank Rizzo Statue Is Removed In Philadelphia: 'It Is Finally Gone,' Mayor Says

On Wednesday, the City of Brotherly Love takes down a memorial to a former mayor and police commissioner who exploited its divisions.

Vera Gissing, shown above at age 6, was one of 669 children from Prague whom Nicholas Winton helped save in the lead-up to World War II.

He Saved 669 Children From Nazis — A New Book Tells His Story To Kids

In Nicky & Vera, Peter Sís chronicles the work of Nicholas Winton, who helped hundreds of kids escape Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1939.

Graphic for Teacher Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic from PBS LearningMedia.

At-Home Learning: Where Children Matter

Learn at Home Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond

Arabella Harrison is Sally, the lead singer of the fictional band Xenos in Ben Johnson's debut feature film, "Fanboy."

'Fanboy' Thriller Shows Off San Diego Music Scene

Catch the drive-in premiere of a new atmospheric, gritty crime drama about an underground band, fame and an unhinged fan by Ben Johnson — all set against a backdrop of San Diego's beloved live music venues.

The Pulitzer Prize board awarded suffragist Ida B. Wells a special citation for her reporting on lynching.

2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners Include 'This American Life' - See A Full List

This year's Pulitzer Prize Board awarded its first Audio Reporting award to the staff of This American Life, for a piece on the Trump administration's "remain in Mexico" policy.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro trudges through high water in St. Mark's Square on Wednesday, the result of an exceptionally high tide in the scenic Italian city.

'Venice Is On Its Knees': Mayor Blames Worst Flood Tide In 50 Years On Climate Change

The highest tide since 1966 brought seawater into the city, threatening monuments and works of art. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is asking Italy's central government for help.

Financially Vulnerable, Independent Music Venues Worry Of Having To Sell

Independent music venues continue to be among the businesses hardest hit by the global pandemic. The corporate behemoths of concert promotion, however, can weather the storm.

Conservative Party leadership candidate Boris Johnson speaks at a hustings event at Carlisle Racecourse on June 29, in Carlisle, England. The winner of the party's leadership vote, to be announced on July 23, will also take up the post of prime minister.

'He's A Flawed Character And They Do Not Care': The Rise Of U.K.'s Boris Johnson

The larger-than-life British politician is expected to replace Theresa May as prime minister.

Test cook Ashley Moore shows Bridget how to make the easiest-ever Drop Meatballs.

COOK'S COUNTRY: Regional Italian American Favorites

Stream now or tune in Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

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