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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. In April 2019, the world watched as a devastating fire almost destroyed Paris's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Go behind the scenes with a team of engineers, masons, and timber workers tackling the daunting challenges of restoring the historic landmark.

The law is modeled after a Texas measure that passed in 2021 and was designed to ban most abortions in that state.

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / stream now with KPBS Passport! Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic comedian Groucho Marx. Their relationship is chronicled through interviews with Cavett, archival footage and interviews with George Burns and others.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Making Shazam playlists, Chris Klimek's annual mixtape, NPR Best Music of 2022 and more.

COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising, with unvaccinated individuals making up the bulk of those affected. Also, with the Delta variant also infecting children too young to receive the vaccine, we decided to ask experts in infectious disease and public health how they’re keeping their children safe. Plus, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are moving quickly to vaccinate their vulnerable animals against COVID-19. In addition, an animal sanctuary near Alpine is helping push for national legislation to shut down the exotic animal trade. And, the pandemic exposed many inequities and the city of San Diego is working to fix at least one of them — the lack of parks in many underserved areas. Finally, the latest installment of KPBS' Summer Music Series dives into the high energy of folk band Finnegan Blue as the members talk about growing up in a musical family, music inspirations and more.

San Diego is seeing it's number of COVID-related hospitalizations increase, mirroring a nationwide trend as the Delta variant continues to tax the county's medical infrastructure.

Picasso was the first rock-star artist—a ferocious pacifist, obsessive art maker, flamboyantly opinionated philosopher, and self-proclaimed clown—who relished his passionate views about love, death, war, beauty, eternity, and creativity. Herbert Siguenza creates a joyful and mesmerizing portrait of the maestro as he dances, sculpts, shares secrets, clowns, draws and impersonates a matador while extensively quoting the father of modern art. With a skill that will amaze you, the actor draws and paints in real time during his performance! Having wowed audiences in San Diego, L.A., the Bay Area, Houston, Denver, and more, Siguenza’s one-man tour de force returns for a limited time on film, stronger than a bull in a china shop! Date | Available for streaming until Sunday, February 6 at midnight Location | Online Get tickets here! Access to the play goes from $15 to $250. This show is brought to you by San Diego Repertory Theatre. For more information, please visit sdrep.org/show-detail.php?id=634 or call (619) 544-1000.

The pastor of a San Diego-area church promises to arrange entry to the United States for Russian-speaking asylum-seekers through connections with U.S. officials and unnamed “opportunists” who guarantee customers' safety in Mexico.

Celebrate love all weekend long with our special Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu. Don’t forget to pre-order a special floral arrangement or decadent take-home dessert for your loved one, once you select your preferred reservation date and time, you will see our curated list of Valentine’s Weekend enhancements! Date | Available from Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13. The restaurant will be closed on Monday, February 14. Location | Huntress Reserve your table here! For more information, please visit huntresssteak.com/valentines-weekend or call (619) 329-4868.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS Video app. Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature and how he navigated through issues of his time, including race, gender and the Jewish immigrant experience. Featuring interviews with Philip Roth, Salman Rushdie and others.