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Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Watch now on Vimeo. This Academy Award-nominated film features compelling first person accounts which reveal the physical, legal, and emotional consequences during the era when abortion was a criminal act. Remembrances include those of women who experienced illegal abortions, doctors who risked imprisonment and loss of their licenses for providing illegal abortions, and individuals who broke the law by helping women find safe abortions.

San Diego Humane Society is reducing adoption fees for dogs, cats, kittens and small pets during a nationwide campaign to “Clear the Shelters” in partnership with NBC Universal and Telemundo. From Aug. 2-31, you can adopt a dog, cat or kitten for $20 or a small pet for $5 at any of San Diego Humane Society’s campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego. Follow us on social media to find out about a special event tied to Clear the Shelters on Aug. 27! Click here to view available pets!

A trio of lawsuits allege that JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank actively enabled Jeffrey Epstein to run a sex-trafficking ring for underage girls. A judge partially denied a motion to dismiss.

Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.

The San Diego community gathers to celebrate American, Israeli, and Palestinian youth who have embarked on the Hands of Peace journey, beginning with the 2022 Summer Program. For 19 days, these courageous youth engage in dialogue to build bridges of understanding, develop leadership and peacebuilding skills, and prepare to become agents of change in their communities. The special program will be followed by a reception with "lite bites" created by Flor Franco. Franco has served as the Executive Chef for several award-winning venues and restaurants, two Sundance Film Festivals, one Conde Nast dinner, hundreds of the world’s best events, and has had the honor of designing and executing menus for Hollywood elite, dignitaries, and national political figures. Follow her on social media! Facebook + Instagram

A new poll finds 80% of Gen Z youth feel anxious and overwhelmed about climate change. Also, San Diego is falling short of its goals to generate zero waste by 2040. Plus, students at Jacobs High Tech High in Liberty Station are using woodwork to learn about science and humanities.

Former HIM frontman Ville Valo is coming to San Diego for his brand new Neon Noir Tour! See him live at House of Blues on Sat, Apr 22 at 7 P.M. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Metal troops Static-X are coming to San Diego for their brand new Rise Of The Machine Tour! See them live at House of Blues on Fri, Apr 14 at 5 P.M. joined by Fear Factory and Dope. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

Tuesdays, Aug. 13 - Sept. 17, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Historian Dr. Onyeka Nubia examines Victorian Britain from the perspective of different regions throughout the nation. This week: Travel through Edinburgh, exploring the city's Old Town and the first medical school in the country. Discover how overcrowding in Victorian Edinburgh led to disease, fires and building collapse, leading to the establishment of the New Town.