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Tommy, second from right, sits in the shade outside of San Diego's new safe sleeping site, Aug. 3, 2023. He and a friend were brought to the site that afternoon by a nonprofit from Escondido, who secured them spaces.

City campsite for unhoused San Diegans a ‘godsend’ for some despite challenges

San Diego’s campsite has served more than 220 households in the first 12 weeks. Here's what some have said about it.

PC Past in-person events: November 2024

Join us for a special screening of the documentary San Diego: America’s Wildest City at the San Diego Natural History Museum on November 20, 2024, starting at 5:30p.m. San Diego: America’s Wildest City unveils the hidden wonders of the country's most biodiverse urban landscape, where humans and wildlife collide in spectacular fashion. From rushing grebes and urban squirrels to magnificent marine migrations and grunion runs, this brand-new film, produced for The Nat in partnership with Day’s Edge Productions and public television's Nature, proves that this city’s heartbeat is as wild as it is wonderful. Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego’s natural landscapes and wildlife, followed by an engaging conversation with the producers from Day's Edge Productions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve deeper into the stories behind the film and the wonders of our local environment! Reserve your spot today and be part of an inspiring evening! We look forward to seeing you there! Your ticket includes a pre-reception with small bites and drinks. There is no cost to attend. Space is limited and RSVP is required.

Pins are pictured at a counter during a cultural meeting at the Comanche Nation fairgrounds in Lawton, Okla., in September 2023.

Why more Native Americans are on U.S. ballots than ever before

At least 170 Native American, Native Hawaiians, and Native Alaskans are on ballots this fall, an all-time high. But a group tracking Indigenous candidates says more work needs to be done.

Linville Gorge is sometimes called the Grand Canyon of the East. It sprawls over 12,000 rugged acres on U.S. Forest Service land in western Tennessee, but ssome trails are accessible enough for a quick day hike.

A hike in North Carolina's Linville Gorge Wilderness offers sweeping views, solitude

NPR's Brian Mann explored one of the easy trails in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina.

BIRD LIVES! The enduring incandescent music of Charlie Parker on his birthday

BIRD LIVES! The enduring incandescent music of Charlie Parker on his birthday - featuring: Charlie Arbelaez, Christopher Hollyday, Dick McGuane, Jason Shattil, Sean Hicke, & Tyler Kreutel For more information visit: dizzysjazz.com

CRAFT IN AMERICA: Collectors

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 . This episode reveals the essential role that craft appreciators play in the community. It examines how collectors affirm and inspire the artists they support and how the art enriches the lives of the collectors in turn. The episode highlights collections from Chicano art to teapots to wooden spoons, looking at what drives collectors and how their support furthers artists at all stages of their careers.

A homeless person walks near an elementary school in Grants Pass, Ore., on March 23. The rural city became the unlikely face of the nation's homelessness crisis when it asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold its anti-camping laws.

The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places

The decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates for the unhoused say the decision will do nothing to solve the larger problem

Containers of Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand in New York on Feb. 23, 2024.

Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?

The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.

Starship lifts off from it's pad in Boca Chica, Tex. on January 16. Minutes after launching, it exploded, spreading debris across the Caribbean.

Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk's rocket explodes

Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and poet Rita Dove.

FINDING YOUR ROOTS: Stranger Than Fiction

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 23 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove—traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

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