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Watch Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with YouTube (not available in the KPBS+ app). "Island Cowgirls" highlights two Hawaiian cowgirls (paniolo) who have dedicated their lives to caring for their family ranches. On the northwest side of Hawai'i island, as La'I Bertlemann prepares to graduate from highschool, she must make a difficult decision whether to stay home in Hawai'i and continue her family tradition of land stewardship or leave.

The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.

Nearly a week after flash floods devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, rescuers are still searching for people trapped in hydropower plants. But first they have to find the plants.

The California Legislature passed a bill that would force disclosure of information about emergency calls at immigrant detention centers. A Democratic lawmaker put it forward after reading news stories in CalMatters.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with award-winning author Marlon James about his new book, The Disappearers, the story of a brutal attack on a group of gay men in Jamaica and its aftermath.

A program called the Veggie Chop Shop enlists volunteers to gather extra produce from farmers markets that would otherwise go to waste. Then, they cook meals for people facing food insecurity.

While wildfire victims tend to be wealthier than those of other natural disasters, damage in fire zones disproportionately lands on low-income households, according to a working paper released Tuesday by a UC San Diego researcher and his colleagues.

This California desert region was touted as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Years later, projects are behind schedule and workers are waiting for jobs.

“MOMENTOUS” not only describes the impact and significance of this collection to the community, it also represents the “moments” in time – of history, people, places – and “us”, organization and community together. For the last year, we have been in the process of cataloguing and documenting artwork that we as an organization and gallery have acquired for the last 50 years. The final collection includes over 70 pieces from local, international, and historic artists from the border region and beyond. We’re celebrating this incredible milestone with an exhibition showcasing a selection of those pieces, and invite you to join us for the opening reception. Thursday, July 16 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Don Pietro on Thursday, July 9, with an evening of cocktails, dinner, live DJs, and the debut of exciting new menu items. The evening begins with Cocktail Hour from 6-7 p.m., where guests will enjoy complimentary passed appetizers and a welcome cocktail or glass of champagne. Dinner reservations are available from 7-10 p.m., offering the first opportunity to experience Don Pietro's refreshed menu and newly unveiled signature dishes. Beginning at 10 p.m., the celebration continues with a late-night social featuring DJs, cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the evening, and all guests arriving between 6-10 p.m. will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail or glass of champagne. Whether you're joining for dinner or stopping by to celebrate, Don Pietro invites the community to experience its next chapter in the newly renovated space. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Trattoria Don Pietro on Instagram