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Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now on YouTube and with KPBS Passport! Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure in this hour-long thin-air thriller! From Italy to Austria all the way to France, the episode is packed with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. In this greatest-hits blitz of the Alps, Rick celebrates both nature and culture while visiting the high points of Europe.

This unique exhibit, coinciding with Gene Roddenberry’s centennial anniversary, highlights the life, career, and far-reaching legacy of the Star Trek creator. Featuring historical memorabilia, costumes from across multiple iterations of Star Trek, including many newly installed outfits worn by Majel Barrett as part of March’s Women’s History Month, massive block construction portraits and scene re-creations, screen-used props from various episodes, rarely seen documents and letters, Captain’s chair photo-ops, and a few surprises, too! Through all of these pieces and an extensive timeline of his life and career, this special exhibit will inform visitors about Gene Roddenberry’s incredible life story and his lasting impact on popular culture. Created in collaboration with Roddenberry Entertainment and CBS, this installation walks visitors through Gene’s life, providing a deeper understanding of the man, his philosophy, and the power of his vision. The six-month exhibit highlights the immense and lasting impact that both Roddenberry and Star Trek had on science fiction, the entertainment industry, and the world at large. Live Long and Prosper! The Gene Roddenberry: Sci-Fi VIsionary exhibition will be available at the Comic-Con Museum through Sunday, May 1. Museum hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Get tickets here! General admission ranging from free (children ages 3 and under) to $20. For more information, please visit comic-con.org/museum/exhibits or call (619) 546-9073.

The British-born vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday.

For nearly three years, China has enforced incredibly strict rules to keep coronavirus transmission in check. But now they're facing a potentially deadly omicron surge.

After two years of a virtual presentation, Write Out Loud in association with The San Diego Shakespeare Society is thrilled to return in person to bring "The Bard" to life with the 17th Annual Student Shakespeare Festival. Attendees will enjoy performances of students from K-12 from throughout San Diego County, presenting scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's plays. The Festival begins with a parade led by “Shakespeare” himself followed by participating students. Performers will present monologues, sonnets and scenes from Shakespeare’s canon. In preparation for the Festival, in-class workshops were provided to area students on basic poetics and performance skills as well as finishing touches for performances. Date | Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. Location | Heritage Park This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit writeoutloudsd.com/shakesfest or call Walter Ritter, Festival Director, at (619) 297-8953.

Police say they discovered "what appeared to be a human fetus or infant" and additional remains at an apartment in South Boston. An autopsy has revealed four infants: two female and two male.

UC San Diego Deep Decarbonization Institute to host a webinar on Wednesday Nov. 30 to discuss the recent UN climate summit known as COP27.

Adrian George Camacho, 47, was convicted of first-degree murder for the June 13, 2003, slaying of Officer Tony Zeppetella.

Ukraine marked 90 years since a terrible famine that killed at least 4 million of its people. The event was especially poignant this year as Ukraine deals with its present crisis.

Kraft Heinz says its Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups are "ready in 3 1/2 minutes." The proposed class action lawsuit counters that microwaving is one of several steps and seeks $5 million in damages.