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A Los Angeles man convicted of slaying an elderly neighbor in 1989 cannot seek parole under new state laws that were intended to give youth offenders a shot at freedom, the California Supreme Court ruled.

Northern California mountains were forecast to only get a short reprieve before more snow was forecast to fall.

Festival kicks off Thursday with 130 films from 30 different countries.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at 11 pm. on KPBS TV. The Latin GRAMMY Award–winning, all-female Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with its edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. This performance was recorded live at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, home of the La Jolla Music Society.

Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Monday, March 11 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS 2. Small-town girl Sarah Cannon dreamed of becoming a Shakespearean actress; instead, she became famous as the class-act comedian Minnie Pearl. With her "Howdee" greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, this simple character became an icon of country music through radio, live stage performances, and television.

Fetal personhood made headlines recently when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos are "extrauterine children." The ruling raised questions across the country about fetal personhood.

Six performers, two couples, one story. Ballet and opera meet in Cinballera Entertainment’s inaugural performance, “Stolen Love: A Chamber Ballopera!” Sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan bring to life the music of 20th century composer Gian Carlo Menotti in his 1939 comic opera, “The Old Maid and the Thief,” and a ballet prequel of their own creation, “Stella and Starbuck,” which sets original choreography to his first and only piano concerto. Follow the captivating story spanning two works, as Depression-era sisters Laetitia and Stella each meet and fall in love with a handsome stranger who may be hiding an unscrupulous past! This evening of dancing, singing, drama, and romance will steal your heart! Cinballera presents exciting programs which combine classical singing, dancing, and cinema, showcasing dynamic performers from throughout Southern California at unique venues across the state! Like all their shows, "Stolen Love" is entertaining for all ages. Related links: Cinballera on Instagram | cinballera.org

Flowers For the Future(FFF), an exceptional high school club from Canyon Crest Academy in Carmel Valley, provides educational resources and support to Afghan girls' educational needs. FFF will hold a panel discussion on "Afghan Youth Art and Poetry Exchange" at the Central Library in San Diego on July 22nd at 5 p.m. A set of NFTs of local Afghan girls' drawings will be released at the SD Comic Con and at the event. Khossravi, the “Arrows of Light” translator, will share her experience working with the author, and other club members will talk about their efforts to develop curriculum, raise money and do outreach. It also would be a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing these young Afghan girl artists and poets.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Can Europe go it alone? Can it support Ukraine financially and militarily if the U.S. steps back from the global stage? To do so, it will first need to ensure its own energy security, says Jonas Støre, the Prime Minister of energy-rich Norway.

Join us at Yiddishland California, for “Yiddishland Yada Yada,” an evening of art exploration! Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, this event aims to foster dialogue and critique around the artworks inside the Yiddishland Gallery. Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh will introduce the collection, Miriam Libhaber will approach the works from a painter’s perspective, and Preet Srivastava will offer a technical analysis. Then the participants can share their interpretations, opinions, and criteria for judging artwork. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and the enlightening perspectives from our terrific trio. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! Where: at Yiddishland California and on Zoom For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook