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Watch Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with YouTube. Under the sculpted, neo-Renaissance ceiling of the Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan, KT Tunstall performed before an intimate Artists Den audience, revisiting her hits and giving a sneak peek of her sophomore album, "Drastic Fantastic," a follow-up to the massively successful Eye to the Telescope. Tunstall's dynamic sound found full expression with a five-piece band, filling the ornate, colorful ballroom with equally lavish music.

A report from Senate Democrats accuses big banks of failing to report suspicious money transfers made by Jeffrey Epstein until after his arrest in 2019.

Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay with a professionally narrated tour with San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure. Join us on the water for one of the most immersive ways to view San Diego's wildlife, as we search for Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Minke Whales, Fin Whales, dolphins, sea lions, marine birds, and much more! As we cruise, we’ll see up-close views of the bay's wildlife as well as iconic landmarks. Onboard, our staff will provide live narration and details about the aquatic life and landmarks we pass for a truly memorable experience. City Cruises on Facebook / Instagram

Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece battles deadly wildfires.

The Port of Entry team sits down with Tijuana native Jorge Meraz, host of “Crossing South,” to unpack the fear, headlines and misconceptions that shape how many people in the U.S. see the border — and what the reality is actually like.

The temple has been closed for three years for renovation. Grime accumulated over the years from being next to Interstate 5 had taken its toll on the all-white building.

John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season.

Recent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election. But some liberal activists are still panicking about the possibility of a MAGA governor. Their solution could delay California’s already slow ballot-counting.

Celebrating 250 Years of the USA and 60 Years of Pet Sounds! The Beach Boys Sean O’Loughlin, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and are an American icon to fans around the world – are bringing “The Sounds of Summer” tour to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, featuring the San Diego Symphony Orchestra! Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.” The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love – legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy® winner, New York Times bestselling author, co-founder, lead singer, and chief lyricist of The Beach Boys, and a 2025 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame – and is joined by longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, and an accomplished ensemble including Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, and John Wedemeyer, who continue the legacy of this iconic band. In 2026, The Beach Boys are celebrating 250 years of the USA while saluting the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds. The Beach Boys on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Encounters with Eastern music left a lasting mark on Western composers, from the sounds of gamelan heard by Debussy at the World Fair to Lou Harrison and John Cage’s lifelong fascination with Javanese and Indian sounds, culminating in a newly created chamber work based on Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram