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Premieres Fridays, Sept. 27 - Oct. 11, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS app + Encores Tuesdays, Oct. 8 - Oct. 22 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Join actor John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. In this new three-part series, Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.

It has long been understood that photosynthesis creates oxygen, but researchers believe they've found oxygen being created in parts of the ocean with no light.

Bill Nye the Science Guy once said, “To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.” A local retired science teacher started a volunteer program doing just that — cleaning up others’ litter.

The World Health Organization gathered data from 139 countries for its first-ever report on how to prevent drowning.

Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.

We all know the feeling of choking under pressure—but why does this happen? Cognitive scientist Sian Beilock shares the science behind why we mess up in high-stakes situations... and how to avoid it.

Vacation Bible schools have been a staple of summer for thousands of churches. There are fewer of them these days, and those still around have evolved to meet the needs of changing communities.

With heat waves and extreme weather becoming more and more common, one Indiana teacher wants to empower her students with information, and the creative freedom to imagine big ideas.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Fleet Science Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info: - Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) - Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult - Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant - Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone Tentative Program: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - “Opening Theme” Laputa: Castle in the Sky - “Kimi wo Nosete - Carrying You” My Neighbour Totoro - “Kaze no Toori Michi - Path of the Wind” My Neighbour Totoro - “Tonari no Totoro - Main Theme” Kiki's Delivery Service - “Umi no Mieru Machi - A Town with an Ocean View” Kiki's Delivery Service - “Tabidachi - Journey” Princess Mononoke - “Main Theme” Spirited Away - “Inochi no Namae - Name of Life” Spirited Away - “Chihiro's Waltz” Ponyo - “Gake no Ue no Ponyo - Ponyo on the Cliff” The Wind Rises - “A Journey (A Dream of Flight)” Kikujiro - “Summer” The Tale of Princess Kaguya - “When I Remember This Life” Howl's Moving Castle - “Merry Go Round of Life” Performers: Range Ensemble - String Quartet For more information visit: feverup.com

According to Jay Leno, “You can’t stay mad at someone who makes you laugh.” Join three famous funny men for Kings of Late Night: Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, Arsenio Hall for a night of cutting-edge comedy, laughs and satire on the Corona Grandstand Stage as part of the San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series. Jay Leno Best known for his late-night TV show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which dominated the ratings for two decades from 1992 - 2009. Leno is not only a comedy specialist, but also a children’s book author, corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist and philanthropist. Known as, “the hardest-working man in show business,” he also now produces his series Jay Leno’s Garage on YouTube with over 3.58 million subscribers. Craig Ferguson Multiple GRAMMY nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian has amassed a huge following of his diverse career that includes film, TV and the stage. After hosting Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonon CBS TV network for 10 years, from 2005 - 2014, Ferguson now hosts an iHeartMedia podcast, Joy, where he and his guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more, discuss the ‘modern state of JOY.’ Arsenio Hall With his characteristic personality and quick-witted humor, Arsenio Hall became a groundbreaking cultural phenomenon with one of the first late-night shows hosted by an African American. His Emmy Award-winning show, The Arsenio Hall Show,” made its debut in 1989, but even before that, Hall played there role of Semmi in the hit comedy, “Coming to America,” in 1988, and reprised in “Coming 2 America,” in 2021. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2024/kings-of-late-night Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair