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Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. When three children die of leukemia in a rural Mexican community, two mother’ partner with a hydrogeologist to investigate their water supply. The discovery of dangerous radioactivity leads to community backlash and government denial.

Saturday, September 27 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Portwood Pier Plaza Featuring the San Diego State Wind and Symphony Orchestra We look forward to enjoying this special event filled with music highlighted by the Imperial Beach beachfront and unique Portwood Pier Plaza featuring beautiful orchestral music in an unmatched setting. Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets! City of Imperial Beach on Facebook / Instagram

Beth Fischgrund alleged in her lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that after she raised concerns regarding an inmate who threatened her with violence, she was not taken seriously and was later fired for reporting her concerns.

Large swaths of southeast Texas and Louisiana and parts of southern Mississippi are under an extreme cold warning after a day of snow. Now, snow, slush and ice left on the ground will refreeze.

A Logan Heights church is suing to remain a safe space for immigrant worshippers. And there is a growing campaign to fix a dangerous intersection in University Heights. We then turn to the South Bay where residents brace for sewage problems to worsen. And, in North County, tenants of an affordable RV park fight evictions leaving a nonprofit in the cold. Finally, hear from KPBS’ new Public Matters social media reporter Jake Gotta about getting good journalism in front of new audiences.

Hillcrest’s most iconic Halloween celebration is back and this year, Nightmare on Normal Street takes over University Avenue for a night of screaming fun. Expect a vibrant open-air Halloween block party filled with local artisan and food vendors, freakishly good beats dropped by hottest local DJs all night long, and a monstrous full bar with spooky cocktails and mocktails! Don’t miss San Diego's largest costume competition, where the winners will be rewarded with over $2,000 in prizes and bragging rights! Be sure to dress in your most creative costume and get ready to strut your stuff on the catwalk! Let’s make this Halloween one to scream about at this all ages dance party. Regular GA tickets are on sale now for just $30! There will be a limited amount of tickets sold at will the day-of the event for $35. Tickets are powered by events.com. Fabulous Hillcrest on Facebook / Instagram

As COVID-19 surges across California, west coast governors are banding together to issue public health guidance to counter Trump administration policies.

While the middle school grades will close, the elementary school portions of the schools will remain open.

President Trump is calling for the resignation of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after a Trump ally accused her of making false statements on mortgage applications.

DHS's handling of the incident raises questions about the department's oversight mechanisms to investigate employee misconduct.