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Hate crime in California reached its highest reported level in more than a decade last year. Plus, a group of peer counselors in City Heights are trying to heal the community by connecting people to much needed resources and mental health services. And as we celebrate Independence Day this weekend, we’re going to take a closer look at some art exhibitions in San Diego that tell the wider story of who we consider to be American and what it means to have an identity linked with the land.

As the social media platform struggles to find a way forward, NPR surveys key moments in its history.

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with PBS App. This film challenges the long-held belief that America's first Thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Mass., and chronicles how the discovery of the Nibley papers led to a friendly rivalry between Virginia and Massachusetts about who can rightfully lay claim to the birth of America's Thanksgiving holiday.

The Baltimore filmmaker performs at the Belly Up Tavern on Dec. 4.

Once they all assume office, California will be the first state where it's believed more than 10% of legislators identify publicly as LGBTQ.

America’s top diplomat has criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity.

After the collapse of FTX, many are wondering if another cryptocurrency platform called Genesis will fall next.

As we celebrate Independence Day this weekend, we’re going to take a closer look at some art exhibitions in San Diego that tell the wider story of who we consider to be American and what it means to have an identity linked with the land. Think of it as a mini art tour… with a little musical singalong treat on the side.

The outreach campaign to connect with underserved communities for wildfire and emergency readiness, new data shows many California cities are becoming more segregated and the rise of abusive fan behavior in sports.

An epidemic of hate. That’s how California Attorney General Ron Bonta describes new statistics that show an alarming increase in hate crimes directed at Asian Americans and African Americans in the state. The overall number of hate crimes in California last year was the highest in more than 10 years. The rhetoric from the Trump administration about China’s role in the Pandemic and the country’s political polarization are cited as two possible explanations for the increase.