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Once upon a time, tacos were a Mexican snack. Now they're an all-American institution. Gustavo Arellano leads us across Southern California in search of the roots of the American taco.

From “taco politics” to missteps in Spanish

Water enthusiasts eagerly await the improved access to the Colorado River lake on the Arizona-California border.

Airs Friday, November 25, 2011 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

California National Guard Spc. Sean M. Walsh died in Afghanistan on November 16 of “injuries sustained after encountering indirect fire,” according to the Department of Defense.

Airs Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

The 16th San Diego Latino Film Festival kicked off last night with films, music, and a gala party. Now we can get down to the business of seeing films. Here are a few suggestions for what you might want to seek out and mini-reviews of some of the films that I had a chance to screen in advance. All films are at the UltraStar Mission Valley Theaters at Hazard Center.

Airs Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV

Airs Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

The end of another year means another giant stack of books you missed during the past 12 months. Nancy Pearl, our favorite librarian, stops by to share recommendations that should keep old, young and 'tween readers content.