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Join us as we look behind the scenes through a colorful slide show at the pioneering legacy of John Spreckels with historian Dr. Sandra Bonura. She authored the newly released biography, "Empire Builder: John D. Spreckels and the Making of San Diego." About the book: After “discovering” the bankrupt village of San Diego, in 1887, he left everything behind to follow his heart. His moves were so decisive and sweeping that within a few years, he virtually controlled the majority of all San Diego’s industry. He was at the forefront of innovation and at the top of the 20th century, one in fifteen San Diegans worked for a Spreckels-owned company. After this presentation, you will wonder: “Why is this empire builder all but forgotten today in San Diego?” Date | Saturday, May 14 at noon Location | Online via Zoom Register here for free! For more information, please visit uhhs-uhcdc.org/blog/free-webinars-about-university-heights-history or call (619) 297-3166.

The 24 victims included seven children and 13 women. Authorities were still carrying out autopsies and waiting for next of kin to identify the victims.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. In April 2019, the world watched as a devastating fire almost destroyed Paris's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Go behind the scenes with a team of engineers, masons, and timber workers tackling the daunting challenges of restoring the historic landmark.

Avatar: The Way of Water may not be one of the best movies of the year, but it is one of the best movie-going experiences of the year. (Think: Jacques Cousteau on shrooms.)

The catastrophic rupture sent 1 million liters of salt water — and fish — pouring into the street. Berlin Police say two people were hurt, the result of glass shards from the aquarium's collapse.

Sunday, Jan. 1,2022 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS Video app. Go behind-the-scenes of the hit series about the world's favorite veterinarian and his menagerie of animal patients. Interviews with cast members, creators and those who work with the animals provide fascinating background. Season 3 will premiere Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023!

For years, powerful farmers in California's Central Valley fought for more water from the state's rivers. Now some are changing course, because there's no more water to be found.

Pokémon fashion has come a long way. The gaming empire now collaborates with luxury brands in clothes you can wear inside and outside of the virtual world.

Seniors at Jacobs High Tech High share their semester project uncovering San Diego's hidden history with research and sculpture.

The Mira Mesa resident and UCSD grad is the only new face on the San Diego City Council this year.