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Premieres Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Thursday, April 24 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, April 27 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. Follow Dr. M. Sanjayan on a visit to northern California where the largest river restoration project in U.S. history is aiming to bring life back to a sacred river.

June 13 - 15 Join us at San Diego Craft Collective for Fiber Fest—a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Fiber Fest will feature live demonstrations, artist vendors, workshops, interactive craft for families, food, and fun. Why attend? – Learn about the journey of natural textiles from sheep shearing to finished fabric. – Connect with fiber enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, and the local textile community. – Experience sustainable fiber arts and natural textile production first-hand. – Support local artisans and eco-friendly practices in textile creation. – Enjoy a family-friendly event filled with education, creativity, and community spirit. What to expect: JUNE 13, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of fiber friendship & camaraderie with a Sit n’ Stitch and Fiber & Fabric Swap. JUNE 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main event with live demos and hands-on activities about the journey of natural textiles from shearing to finished fabric. There’ll be plenty to learn, with hands-on crafting stations, community art-building projects, make & take crafts (for a small fee) & fiber arts vendors, including our local yarn store (lys) Apricot Yarn & Supply! RSVP for Fiber Fest today to receive updates! JUNE 15 Reserve and attend a Fiber Fest fiber-related workshop! This event is free to attend thanks to generous funding in part from ARTS District Liberty Station. Visit: Fiber Fest 2025 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

For college students who don't have a lot of money, it can be tough to wrap your head around student loans, credit cards and a tight budget. A financial educator offers advice for first-year students.

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me.

NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The two-hour meeting at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach featured discussions on what practices have worked in the county's 18 cities and identifying gaps in service where people can fall through the cracks.

There’s no denying it is heartbreaking that after decades of outstanding public service by more than 1,000 public media stations in all corners of the United States, the federal investment in American communities has disappeared.

Sticker shock for San Diegans and the rest of the country continues to worsen. The cost of food, housing, medical and child care has soared over the last year. In fact, San Diego has seen the highest price jumps in the country. Local businesses are also under pressure with tariffs.

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.

The leaders of California's high-speed rail project say they've learned from past mistakes. But the troubled megaproject faces an uncertain future with $4 billion in federal funding tied up in court.