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Ken Block, an action sports legend who also co-founded Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at 55 after his snowmobile fell backwards on a steep slope.

Since the 19th century, the French city of Grasse has been the center of the world's perfume industry. It developed as a response to Grasse's medieval tanning industry –- which stank.

More than a decade ago, growth in Florida was managed under a statewide agency that provided checks and balances to prevent sprawl and protect natural resources. Then state leaders closed it.

Nearly four months after declaring his third run for the White House, former President Donald Trump visited Iowa — the first in the nation caucus for Republicans.

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Bats have been implicated in deadly epidemics such as COVID-19 and Ebola, yet scientists are discovering evidence that they may hold a key to a longer and healthier life. From caves in Thailand and Texas to labs around the globe, NOVA meets the scientists who are decoding the superpowers of the bat.

Prosecutors say they will file criminal charges against Pacific Gas & Electric over its role in a Northern California wildfire last year that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The right-wing government's push to get more control of the judiciary system thrust Israel into a crisis. The pushback led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay his plan for at least a month.

Some are excited about the billion-dollar Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center but others worry about overcrowding and increased crime.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he ordered city crews to clear a large homeless encampment in the city’s Midway district to avoid a potential health crisis. Then, a new state effort to retrofit thousands of houses in high-risk fire areas, offering up to $40,000 to cover the cost of the changes. And San Diego is the first county in the state to launch the program with 500 backcountry residences from Dulzura to Campo. And, after a long legal battle, thousands city workers will have access to guaranteed pension benefits. Later, a company with Burger King franchises in San Francisco owes nearly $2 million for wage theft. Why are the workers still waiting for recompensation? Plus, the San Diego History Center's exhibit, “Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage” will showcase the rich history of Black San Diego . Finally, KPBS has a short list of five noteworthy works of visual art that are on view in San Diego County in February.