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This year's crop may not have a James Bond theme or a ubiquitous Disney banger, but it's got range — thanks in part to a viral dance number from RRR.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. The film chronicles Proposition 187, a California ballot measure passed in 1994 that sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants. While the initiative was meant to keep the “immigrant threat” at bay, it mobilized non-immigrants and immigrants in Latino communities as well as their allies across the state.

It's hard not to get swept up in this journey — full of filthy one-liners and priceless sight gags. And the film pulls it off with a level of savvy about Asian culture still rarely seen in Hollywood.

Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules issued Thursday. Plus, Rep. Mike Levin on the contents of a $1.75 trillion dollar social benefits package being debated in Congress right now. Also, San Diego spent millions of dollars on contact tracing to fight the pandemic, but was it worth it? And, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando has a preview of San Diego's first ever Age-Friendly Film Festival, opening Nov. 13. Finally, five songs by San Diego musicians to discover in November.

Fellows of Disability Futures for this year honors disabled lineages in art, which is to say, traces the links between elders and emerging artists across the country.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at 5 p.m. on KPBS TV + Livestream. With the control of the House and Senate hanging in the balance, PBS NEWSHOUR Judy Woodruff leads live coverage of the results as they come in. KPBS will also broadcast NPR's Election program from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; the California Report Election Special is 9 -11 p.m. on KPBS FM / Livestream. Results will be available on kpbs.org. Our Community Conversation will be from 9:30 -10:30 p.m. on the KPBS YouTube channel, Facebook and our website.

The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs.

As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.

Postponed for one year courtesy of Omicron, Joe has pulled this show together once again! If there was a San Diego Folk All Stars team, this would make a good core. Who knows if they will bring in any ringers the day of the show? This one may sell out; we suggest buying your tickets online. The first 100 people at the concert will receive a free commemorative CD! Java Joe’s hasn’t had a physical location for a few years, but it was always about the music and the community anyway. Running a coffee shop for decades was a labor of love, not a lucrative endeavor. This night we’ll celebrate all the talent that Joe fostered over the years and try to repay some of his dedication and hard work. Folk Heritage is contributing funds as well as our efforts; all money from the evening will go to Joe and the performers. Berkley Hart. Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart combine vocals, musicianship and stage presence into one of the best live shows around. Billy Galewood. The multifaceted artist formerly known as Bushwalla will MC the show and unequivocally provide plenty of entertainment value. Tim Flannery. We’ve tried to get this man on our stage for a while, but he’s been too busy hanging with his old baseball friends, the top names in San Diego music, and a who’s-who of big name performers. Finally! Gregory Page. Gregory’s unique vision and talent entertains audiences around the world; we’re lucky his home base is in San Diego. Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar. Nobody puts themselves into their music like Lisa and Karen. Whether by themselves or with a band, they always makes the audience connection. Admission: $30 (members $25) Advance Ticket Sales: TicketWeb.com Time: 4 p.m. Pilgrim United Church of Christ2020 Chestnut Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92008

Pascale Sablan was told she'd never become an architect because she's Black and a woman. Now she works for one of the world's top firms and she wants more people who look like her to join the field.