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The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear says the bill would close a "gap" in the existing law, which makes it difficult for police to ensure that people newly prohibited from owning firearms turn them in.

Premieres Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, March 23 at Noon on KPBS TV and 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Join the reggae legend’s sons for a concert in honor of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday in 2025. Renowned as solo artists, Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Julian and Ky-mani reunited in 2024 for the first time in 20 years to celebrate his universal impact.

A new report from a left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that upcoming changes to Social Security will amount to a "45-mile trip for some 6 million seniors."

Iran says it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran's ballistic missiles.

Foreign nationals with $5 million to spare will be able to register for a "gold card" visa that would give them the right to live and work in the U.S. But details about the program remain unclear.

From Broadway San Diego:' OCT 3 - OCT 15 2023 STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Related links: Broadway San Diego website | Instagram | Facebook Touring production of Les Misérables website | Instagram

A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.

Set in a Philadelphia neighborhood that's been ravaged by opioids, Amanda Seyfried stars in this heartfelt Peacock series that centers wounded communities and families.

Fresh perspectives of the banjo in the hands of a master performing repertoire drawn from the American Songbook, roots music, hot jazz, tango, Western Swing, classical, and more. Ms. Sayer’s trio will include Corey Gemme (trumpet) & Greg Cohen (string bass). Cynthia Sayer (banjo & vocals) Praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by The New York Times, instrumentalist/vocalist/bandleader Cynthia Sayer is renowned for bringing the swinging sounds of banjo to concert and festival audiences worldwide. A 2023 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner and an American Banjo Hall of Famer, Sayer is a pioneering artist who pays tribute to America’s musical heritage through her virtuoso playing, engaging vocals, and informative, entertaining anecdotes. Sayer is a multi-instrumentalist heard on feature film and TV soundtracks and has appeared on numerous national TV and radio shows, performed at The White House, played with The New York Philharmonic and The New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and is a longtime founding member of Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band. She is also an avid educator with a long track record of workshops, lecture/demos, and educational programming for all ages, and is the author of a popular early jazz play-along program for all instruments as well as a book of jazz transcriptions for banjo, mandolin & guitar. Corey Gemme (trumpet) Corey Gemme, a native of Los Angeles, studied music at Pasadena City College and California State University Los Angeles, and found his niche playing early jazz of the 1920s -‘40s. Performances include countless Traditional Jazz Festivals and events throughout the USA and abroad as a featured artist, a bandleader, and with a variety of top bands in that circuit, including LA’s own Conrad Janis & The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band. Corey currently appears with numerous groups at Disneyland throughout the year. Greg Cohen (string bass) Celebrated jazz bassist Greg Cohen has performed and recorded with a long list of noted artists in numerous genres for over four decades, including John Zorn, Ornette Coleman, Tom Waits, Woody Allen, David Byrne, Elvis Costello, Odetta, Ken Peplowski, Dagmar Krause, David Sanborn, Laurie Anderson, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Keith Richards, Donovan, Crystal Gayle, Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, Lou Reed, Loudon Wainwright III, and many others. An esteemed educator as well, Greg was the bass professor and head of the string department at the Jazz Institute Berlin for 10 years and is an honorary professor in contemporary rhythmic music at SDMK, the Danish National Academy of Music. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/cynthia-sayer-2024 Cynthia Sayer on Instagram and Facebook