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Taryn Smith, a 26-year-old TikToker, was in the shower when she had a funny thought: What if she died in a chicken suit? What happened next represents the way we use social media to mourn.

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Come with us as we tour a factory in Tijuana that makes artificial limbs and prosthetics. The company is called Össur, and they are originally from Iceland. Eduardo Salcedo, who is an industrial engineer, shows us all the high tech machinery that helps make artificial limbs for patients around the world.

The president's remarks during a joint press conference with French President Macron also covered the use of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act's electric car provisions.

Democrats have a deal on revised voting rights legislation, but a major roadblock remains in the evenly divided chamber with Republicans ready to halt the bill's progress.

On their debut album, the improvisational supergroup — singer Arooj Aftab, pianist Vijay Iyer and bassist Shahzad Ismaily — try to answer a musical riddle: What does listening sound like?

Alexandra Auder's mother, Viva, was one of Andy Warhol's muses. Auder's memoir, Don't Call Me Home, describes her early life in the Chelsea Hotel, in a world of underground artists and "weirdos."

Join folksinger, songwriter, storyteller, and humorist Gregory Page for this rare North County performance. Gregory recently returned from seven weeks of touring in Europe with a brand-new show that’s sure to delight the entire family. His “One-Man-Folk-Band” is full of wonder and surprises. His new album, "One Hell of a Memory," was voted “Album of the Year” in 2021 by the citizens of San Diego, and was given two stars in Rolling Stone Magazine. Judy Collins said “Gregory Page is a great American songwriter.” Jack Tempchin is a legendary hit songwriter, whose compositions "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone" are synonymous with the Southern California sound. These songs can be found on the Eagles’ compilation Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, which the RIAA named the Best-Selling U.S. Album of the 20th Century. In 2019, Jack was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City. His latest album, "One More Time With Feeling," was released on Jimmy Buffett’s Mailboat record label. Visit: https://sdfolkheritage.org/events/gregory-page-2/ Gregory Page on Instagram / Jack Tempchin on Facebook + Instagram

Jesse Cook may have a simple name, but his music is anything but. A true world traveler, Cook grew up between France, Barcelona, and eventually Canada. His music is a reflection of those many places and many adventures. His guitar style is one of his own inventions, which merges the worlds of flamenco, classical, and jazz. Cook’s newest album Beyond Borders is just that, featuring the sounds that have made Jesse Cook the acoustic virtuoso he is. Blending the electric sounds of flamenco and rumba with the smooth elegance of acoustic jazz is second nature to Cook. Don’t miss this truly original master bring his rhythms and infectious tone in concert for one night only! He will be performing live at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Sunday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $30 to $70. For more information, please visit artcenter.org/event/jesse-cook-2 or call (760) 839-4138.

For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet, providing a glimpse into how the sun may eventually eat up Earth.

CCAE Theatricals is excited to bring this showcase of some of the area’s brightest Rising Stars to audiences in Escondido! Now in its 11th Year, the show features the best up-and-coming talent from all over Southern California singing some of the most exciting songs ever written! This is definitely a show you don’t want to miss! With songs from Mainstream Radio and Broadway, come see why the future of Theatre is in good hands with these exciting young artists! The show runs one night only, Sunday, January 15th at 6pm at the Center Theater on the campus of The California Center for The Arts, Escondido. Follow on Facebook!