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Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encores Friday, May 9 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV. History Mysteries at Snapdragon Stadium explained; a walk through the Ramona Grasslands County Preserve; a quiz “About San Diego” and much more!

A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.

Scoop San Diego proudly announces the return of the 6th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival in North Park on Sunday, June 23 from 12 - 4 p.m. This beloved community event brings together over 25 local ice cream, gelato, and paleta shops for a flavorful gathering in support of the Berry Good Food Foundation. In addition to indulging in delectable frozen treats, attendees can participate in a variety of engaging activities, including live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and more. Sponsored by Good Start Packaging, two sessions of the VIP Ice Cream Lounge experience will feature exclusive flavors and collaborations, providing a premium experience, while Berry Good Food Land in the North Park Mini Park will provide fun and educational activities for kids. Guests will also enjoy whimsical performances by Circus Joy, a Pup Station for pets in partnership with Puppy Picnic Co, a 360 photo booth by RSDJ Photo Booths and interactive experiences with Little Shepherd’s Nature Lab on wheels. 100 percent of the net proceeds will be donated to the Berry Good Food Foundation. The funds raised will be used for their Garden Grants Program to fund garden projects in local elementary schools in under-resourced communities to support healthy food education in San Diego County. For more information visit: scoopsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A historic conviction: Brazil's Supreme Court delivers a majority vote to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro over a plot to overthrow the government.

Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May. Promises2Kids has partnered with local restaurants to raise funds for more than 2,000 current and former foster children in San Diego County in honor of National Foster Care Month. Each restaurant will designate a select menu item which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting foster youth in reaching their educational and career goals, providing opportunities for children to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe, cared for, and out of harm’s way. Participating restaurants include: 20|Twenty, Al Dente, Allegro, Angry Petes Pizza (Kearny Mesa location only), Artesano Burger, Artesano Taco, Batch & Box (Del Mar location only), Beeside Balcony, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Burger Bench, Chani's Donuts, Dockside 1953, Duck Foot Brewing Co., Gold Finch, GOODONYA, Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood, Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (Del Mar location only), JoJo's Creamery, La Cajita, La Clochette, La Pastaia, Maya's Cookies, Mister A's, Osteria Panevino, Park & Rec, Players Sports Grill, Pretzels & Pints, Saltwater, Sisters Pizza, Tamarindo Del Mar, The Butcher's Cut, The Crack Shack, The Henry, The Kitchen @MCASD, The Macaron Shop SD, Three Hills Winery, Truffle, Urban Plates Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. For more information on Foodies 4 Foster Kids, please visit: promises2kids.org Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. For more information, visit www.Promises2Kids.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Watch Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Not available to stream. The film offers an intimate look into the annual tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away. Filmed in Mexico, the program immerses viewers in the customs that accompany this traditional Mexican holiday.

Nearly 60,000 University of California workers represented by a pair of unions went on strike Wednesday amid continuing contract negotiations, with both unions alleging unfair labor practices and the university accusing them of spreading misinformation and failing to negotiate in good faith.

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. For individuals living with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego. Pre-registration is advised. For more information visit: alzsd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Please join the San Diego Council on Literacy and the San Diego Public Library for a screening of "The Truth About Reading," a new eye-opening documentary from Emmy-Award® winning director Nick Nanton and produced by San Diego-based nonprofit, the John Corcoran Foundation! Tuesday July 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the San Diego Central Library (Downtown) Neil Morgan Library Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego. "The Truth About Reading" looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently. Following the film screening, we’ll be joined by John Corcoran, author of "The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read," for a discussion. This is a free event. Register now

Several more immigration judges have been fired, even as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, and after Congress gave the Department of Justice $3 billion, in part to hire judges.