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Creedence Clearwater Revival was America’s greatest band…their music reached out and got an entire continent rocking. Hit after hit, no other band delivers that big a collection of instantly recognizable, toe tapping songs. Classic Albums Live will honor the legacy of CCR by performing their Chronicle, Vol. 1 album with joy and dedication, note-for-note, cut-for-cut. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and recreates those albums live onstage – note-for-note, cut-for-cut – using the world’s best musicians. Fans are treated to an exact replication of the album, followed by a second set of the featured artist’s greatest hits. Whatever it takes, the musicians treat these revered albums like a score-the way a symphony orchestra treats Mozart. Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter, producer and best-selling author Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, landing a #1 song on the charts (for himself and others) in each of the past four decades. He remains the only male artist in history whose first seven singles reached the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. John Waite will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist and with The Babys and Bad English. Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit "Missing You," The Babys' "Isn't It Time" and Bad English's "When I See You Smile" rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include "Tears," "Change" and "These Times Are Hard For Lovers." "Every Step Of The Way" and "If Anybody Had A Heart" appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film About Last Night. "Deal for Life," penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, was featured in the Days Of Thunder soundtrack. Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Stay Connected on Social Media! Richard Marx: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter John Waite: Facebook & Twitter

Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a mammal with a unique evolutionary history, was caught on camera for the first time. Researchers hope their find advances conservation efforts in remote Indonesia.

A new proposal in the state legislature would require the state to lead on setting homelessness reduction goals, tie grant funding to how well cities and counties can meet those goals and would provide ongoing funding from the state. And President Biden’s visit to Ukraine is giving hope to some Ukrainians here in San Diego. Plus, as the city of San Diego rolls out its organic waste program, we have composting tips for you.

Thursday, Aug.31, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Trust in journalism is rapidly eroding, and at the same time, partisanship is skyrocketing. Ahead of the 2024 US election, GZERO World takes a look at the media’s role in politics and democracy itself. What lessons has the press learned from 2020 and how will the first election in the age of generative AI play out?

The Louisiana Republican has deep ties to evangelical leaders, including pastors who hold anti-democratic views.

National Fentanyl Awareness Day Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Did you Know: Social Media: Drug Trafficking Threat How it Works: Drug traffickers have turned smartphones into a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy, and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other dangerous drugs. In just three steps, deadly drugs can be purchased and delivered to your home just like any other good or service. ONE-STOP SHOP Drug traffickers advertise on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. These advertisements are in disappearing, 24-hour stories and in posts, which are promptly posted and removed. Posts and stories are often accompanied by known code words and emojis that are used to market and sell illicit and deadly drugs on social media. These code words and emojis are designed to evade detection by law enforcement and by the preset algorithms used by social media platforms. Remember: One Pill, Can Kill On May 9, please join us for a Community Educational and Outreach event. National Fentanyl Awareness Day, May 9 Hear Keynote speaker San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. Listen to impacted families share their Parent Story; Karrie G., Parent of Erik; Parents Rita and Dave P., Parents of Jake, followed by Claire H., an 18-year-old survivor of a Fentanyl overdose, who will share her life changing story. Experts from the legal and educational fields will provide insights on how to help our youths deal with the ever-changing world of today. You will not want to miss these life-changing, lifesaving lessons for helping our young people today. Questions: Bob Elliott, NCADD-SD, 858-414-4262 (text ok) or bob@ncadd-sd.org National Fentanyl Awareness Day is on Facebook

The need for more housing and sustainable transportation has North County’s transit agency exploring ways to maximize the use of their land. In other news, Chula Vista becomes the first city in California to lose its distinction of Welcoming City, just over three years after being the first city to receive the distinction. Plus, the San Diego Symphony’s indoor home will soon be among the finest symphony halls in the country.

“Failure is not an option...” Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Universal Pictures’ Apollo 13 tells the incredible story of one of the most thrilling and suspenseful missions in the history of the American space program. Directed by Ron Howard and nominated for nine Academy Awards®, the film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton as astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise, who were selected to fly NASA’s third moon landing mission. While en route, an explosion causes a critical systems failure, forcing Mission Control to abort the lunar landing. As the astronauts struggle to come to grips with their perilous situation, and with oxygen and electrical supplies dwindling aboard the ailing spacecraft, Flight Director Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) and his team mount a desperate attempt to bring the three men home safely. Film Concerts Live! Is proud to present Apollo 13 in Concert. Audiences will be able to experience renowned composer James Horner’s entire Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra, in what will be an emotional and truly unforgettable cinematic concert event! Yes! Apollo 13 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Legalizing marijuana in California has brought an increase in adverse side effects and cannabis-related ER visits. In other news, we explore a 19th century hotel in Julian and its connection with Black history. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.