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The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

Many TSA workers received no money in their paychecks Friday as the partial DHS shutdown drags on. Fees paid by airline passengers keep piling up, even as airport security officers work without pay.

The stamps featuring lowriders are "rooted in 1940s-era Mexican American and Chicano communities throughout the American Southwest," a USPS statement read.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. In an era when gender discrimination in sports was the norm, Coach Selvig built a "house" of inclusion and empowerment at the University of Montana by recruiting female athletes from ranches, farms and Native reservations.

With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the baseball world. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory.

After President Donald Trump asked Texas to remap districts to favor Republicans, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Prop. 50. The measure would redraw California's map to favor Democrats and could flip up to five GOP House of Representative seats.

In the hilarious Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, three women learn that a long estranged school friend has died in a suspicious manner — and take it upon themselves to investigate.

The company behind ChatGPT is converting to a for-profit company and settling an investigation by California’s attorney general. Experts and advocates say the company could still exploit its charitable roots.

California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes, but regulators delayed its rollout for five years. Now gasoline prices have surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war. The latest surge is also exposing a deeper problem: fewer refineries and a limited fuel supply in California.

The stars have aligned in Baja. Back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out debut, our Michelin Guide–inspired expedition returns to Valle de Guadalupe for another extraordinary cross-border culinary adventure. Once again curated and hosted by Baja Wine + Food founder Fernando Gaxiola, this all-inclusive experience celebrates the restaurants and wineries that continue to earn global recognition. This year’s journey takes you deeper into Baja’s Michelin story, with sparkling brunches, chef-led pairings, and multi-course dining at Michelin-recognized restaurants, alongside intimate reserve tastings at some of the region’s most iconic wineries. What awaits is more than a day trip—it’s your chance to be part of the movement that has made Valle de Guadalupe one of the most celebrated food and wine destinations in the world. San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram