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The utility began an energy efficiency upgrade program for renters and owners of single-family homes intended to help keep energy costs down.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience-and challenge preconceptions of America's past.

NPR follows one of the hundreds of building inspectors in Turkey's earthquake zone to learn about the massive challenge of figuring how who can return to their homes.

Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Visit Music City for astonishing finds including a Civil War Union soldier archive, Disneyland railroad hat badges, ca. 1957, and an art deco diamond, sapphire & pearl necklace, ca. 1925. One find is $75, 000 to $85,000!

It's been two years since San Diego County debuted its Mobile Crisis Response Teams.

Award-winning actor/director Frank Ferrante re-creates his acclaimed New York and London stage portrayal celebrating America's greatest comedian: Groucho Marx. You will feel as though Groucho is back, as Ferrante sings, dances and performs classic routines on the North Coast Rep stage. About the show: The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, stories, routines and songs including "Hooray for Captain Spalding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady." The audience becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in magnificent Groucho style. Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film in a way that is “nothing short of masterful” (Chicago Tribune) and reacquaints us with the humor of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields and Marx foil Margaret Dumont. "An Evening With Groucho" is a show perfect for all ages! Dreya Weber directs with accompaniment by Gerald Sternbach. "An Evening with Groucho" will be performed on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get tickets here! General admission is $40. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/variety_night/an-evening-with-groucho or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055.

Press freedom advocates around the world have decried this week's raids on the BBC — in which journalists and accountants alike were questioned, and had their phones and laptops searched.

Each year, Dutch in the Netherlands and abroad commemorate the birthday of King Willem Alexander with a full day of music, food, and celebrating Dutch culture known as Koningsdag or King’s Day. Wooden shoes are not required to attend this fun family event which will have a Dutch DJ spinning a variety of music from Dutch traditional to modern favorites. We will have a variety of food including: bitterballen (rolled croquettes), frietjes (french fries with sauces), frikandellen, poffertjes, and more! Kids will also have games and fun hosted by our Dutch School and a silent auction with some great items that benefits the school. Date | Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 1 to 5 p.m. Location | Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Register here for free! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. More information can be found at www.sdkingsday.com.

Inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this high-energy musical soars with rousing dance numbers and memorable songs. Join the Star Theatre Company for Disney's Newsies: The Musical! About the play: When New York publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst try to increase their profits by taking advantage of hard-working kids, the charismatic Jack Kelly steps up to lead a band of young "newsies" to strike for what’s right. This Tony Award-winning musical, based on the popular Disney film, is toe-tapping fun for the entire family! You can enjoy Newsies: The Musical at The Star Theatre from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 8 on the following schedule: • Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Sunday May 1 at 2 p.m. • Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. Get tickets here! General admission starting at $15. For more information, please visit startheatreco.com/stcknewsies or call (760) 721-9983.

Christie's auctioned off hundreds of items belonging to the late fashion icon this week. Top-selling items included Andy Warhol paintings and some of Talley's signature custom coats.