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Program: Frank Zappa - "Dupree’s Paradise" Adam Schoenberg - "Automation" Hannah Wolkowitz- "World Premiere" Ferruccio Busoni - "Berceuse Elegiaque " Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 7 The iconic Frank Zappa (yes, that Frank Zappa) spent some of his youth here in San Diego, where he discovered the modernist music that inspired his own compositions and shaped his legendary style. Busoni and Sibelius, two masters of the 20th century, are featured alongside two living composers: a world premiere by emerging composer Hannah Wolkowitz, and a recent work by Adam Schoenberg, whose cello concerto Automation explores the complicated relationship between humans and technology. La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Idris Elba returns as the world's most unlucky traveler in Season 2 of the Apple TV series Hijack. And Tom Hiddleston is back as a hotel worker/intelligence agent in The Night Manager on Prime Video.

Premieres Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Friday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Senior members of the convent embark on a mercy mission, swapping the snowy East End of London for the sun-drenched terrain of Hong Kong. The rise in hospital births, and wider changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings. But their mission to the Far East is a chance to take flight and work out what really matters. For her part, Sister Julienne suddenly finds herself excited about the Order’s future. After years of battling change, she decides to embrace it and see what love can do.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / There are more than one-hundred local cemeteries and individual grave-sites throughout the county. Discover San Diego's oldest, historic cemeteries dating back hundreds of years. Join host Elsa Sevilla as she visits the Presidio, Old Town, Julian and other historic cemeteries.

Director: Amy J. Berg Run Time: 106 min. Release Year: 2025 Starring: Jeff Buckley Synopsis: Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer. Almost 30 years after his death, the cult of Jeff Buckley continues to grow. He has an extremely devoted fan base. We are limiting any early screenings of this film so that we can ensure the die-hards come out to the theater opening weekend. And they will – I have to say, I’m frankly amazed at the enthusiasm of Buckley’s fans: 7m monthly listeners on Spotify, an active Reddit community, legions of younger fans finding his music on TikTok. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to deliver his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento on Thursday.

We invited you to share acts of kindness. The topics include new shoes, a basket of berries that aren't very tasty and an unexpected twist for someone treating the person behind them in line.

Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.

In recent years, California Republicans wielded far more influence in Congress than in the state Legislature, thanks to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But since his ouster, and now under Prop. 50 maps, the GOP is increasingly isolated.

Dominion Voting Systems is at the heart of countless 2020 election conspiracy theories. The company has now been sold, and its new owner has shared contrasting messaging about how much will change.