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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.

After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women political organizers say they are exhausted and taking a little break from politics.

Today marks the beginning of Civic Learning Week. We dive into the state of civics education and social studies across the country, as well as right here in San Diego County.

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.

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.

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

Despite investments in STEM education and the surge in STEM majors, many aren't working in STEM industries.

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

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Witness a team of archaeologists searching for priceless artifacts from the Assyrian Empire previously targeted for destruction during the Isis occupation of Mosul, including clues to a possible location of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Saturday, Oct.12, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate with the band as they play the historic Red Rocks amphitheater for the first time. Third Eye Blind delivers a hit-filled performance to thousands of their adoring fans, including "Graduate," "Jumper," "How's It Going To Be" and more.