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Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. With unseen documents and new sources, witness the story of how France and the United States came together to produce an iconic symbol of freedom.

A casi cuatro mil empleados del Departamento de Salud Pública de California se les está exigiendo usar el sistema federal E-Verify para que la agencia pueda conservar los fondos federales que recibe. Los sindicatos se oponen.

In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.

San Diego embodies the fabled, coastal California lifestyle, welcoming guests with picture-perfect weather and an unexpected range of things to see and do. Buckle up because, on this driving tour, we’ll give you the inside scoop into why San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City.” We’ll share its illustrious Spanish colonial history and tell you how the city was almost named San Miguel. Our San Diego scenic tour begins at the edge of Mission Bay and takes in legendary landmarks, including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park. Including a drive through Bilboa Park. You’ll experience the city through the eyes of San Diego locals, immersing yourself in stories about its past while taking in its spectacular coastal scenery. You’ll also pass through the former neighborhood of Dr Suess. Oh, the places you’ll go! The city has something to offer every traveler, from its laid-back and unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach to the vibrant nightlife and downtown dining destinations of Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. On this tour, you’ll see San Diego like you’ve never seen it before. Along this journey, where the past meets the Pacific, you’ll: - Imagine tracing the footsteps of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the intrepid explorer who first gazed upon California’s shores. (Feel free to stop to take the Cabrillo National Monument tour). - Feel the might of the USS Midway, once the titan of the seas. (Stop to take the USS Midway tour, if you like!) - Discover how you can seize the chance to steer through history aboard the legendary America’s Cup yacht. - Embrace the free-spirited essence of Ocean Beach, where the longest fishing pier on the West Coast stretches into the horizon, a testament to architectural wonder. - Enjoy stopping to savor the legendary fish tacos at South Beach Bar and Grill or seize a renowned Hodad’s burger in the vibrant core of Ocean Beach. There are so many dining options to feast on along the journey! - Revel in the urban oasis of Petco Park and have the chance to stop at The Rady Shell, the city’s spectacular outdoor musical venue and imagine the harmonies serenading you under the starlit sky. - Step into the very heart of America’s beginnings at the site of the first European settlement in the Western United States. - Cruise through the vibrant heart of San Diego—the Gaslamp Quarter, where the Victorian era past comes alive as a hub for dining, entertainment, events, nightlife, and haunted houses. - Drift through Old Town’s spectral allure. Intrigued by ghostly abodes? Feel free to stop and take the Whaley House Museum tour of America’s most haunted house. - Uncover the secret to seaside slumbers on a pier that promises dreams cradled by ocean waves. - Glide down the Camino de la Costa in La Jolla, the “Street of Dreams,” where luxury and longing intersect. - Ascend to the summit of Mt. Soledad, where a panoramic spectacle of land and sea unfolds in a breathtaking 360-degree tableau. This tour isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a tapestry of stories woven into the very fabric of San Diego. Whether you’re a visitor eager to discover or a local hungry for hidden gems, this tour is your gateway to the soul of San Diego. Charge your camera and let your heart be your guide. We’re not just sightseeing; we’re memory-making. Say goodbye to FOMO—your adventure awaits! Note: TourFreely.com on demand (self-guided) tours are available 24/7, seven days a week. Just purchase ($19.99), download and go! You will have the tour for life! No clocks. No schedules. Just you or you and your crew! TourFreely on Facebook / Instagram

A 21+ Party | Friday, October 30, 6–11 p.m. This Halloween weekend, journey through life and death across five floors of the Museum—from decomposition and fossilization to pollination, harvest, and the afterlife. Wicked fun awaits: pop-up science, bars on every level, and DJs that'll make you boo-gie the night away. Spooky bites and spirited drinks available for purchase. Leave the crowded bars behind, gather your favorite mortals, and wear a costume sure to impress in this world and beyond. Choose how you explore: General admission gets you in the door and gives access to all activities, or go VIP for priority entry, a welcome drink, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's hidden corners. General admission: $55 ($45 for members) VIP admission: $100 ($85 for members) Featured activities include: Music & Dancing: DJ Chino in the Atrium; DJ Stonefish on the rooftop Costumes & Photos: Costume contest; Pixster photobooth; Coloring Book Factory caricatures Science & Mystery: Talk to scientists about corpse flowers and venomous reptile myths; paranormal detection with Whaley House; tarot readings in the Research Library Games & Stories: building-wide scavenger hunt; ghost story swap in the Board Room Bar Food & Drinks: Bites from The Craft Taco (Atrium) and Wolf in the Woods (rooftop); cocktails and mocktails at bars on every floor; bioluminescent drink creations at the Dive Bar. All available for purchase. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/for-adults/ San Diego Natural History Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Electric streetcars once ran throughout San Diego, before they died out after World War II. Nearly 80 years later, some San Diegans want to bring them back.

A new reintroduced population is revitalizing coastal ecosystems.

As Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed vie for the Democratic nomination, voters are debating which way the party should go: establishment or insurgent; progressive or more moderate; new media or old.

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

Avery Cochrane joins us this week, weaving folk storytelling and indie melodies through the basement.