Carla Conner
Event SpecialistCarla is responsible for the planning and execution of KPBS events. She joined the marketing and communications department in 2009 and coordinates receptions, screening events, and KPBS staff events. In addition, she works on annual events such as the GI Film Festival San Diego, a multi-day event showcasing films for, by, and about the military and veteran experience, as well as KPBS' participation in Explore SDSU and quarterly member-only events. Carla started at KPBS in 2001 as a production coordinator in video production services where she assisted clients with video productions. She also managed production for station grant projects including Q Kids and The Mortgage Crisis. Carla earned her degree in filmmaking and child development from Hampshire College and began her non-profit career at Sesame Workshop (Children’s Television Workshop at the time) in their international production department. Born in South Africa, raised on three different continents, Carla has called San Diego home since 2000.
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Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. It's caused an exodus in some communities. Those who stayed behind say it's made life terrifying.
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Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate the American legend’s enthralling 1976 performance at the Sydney Sports Stadium. The culmination of his Australia and New Zealand tour, the concert marked his comeback to the stage after a four-year sabbatical from live performance.
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Billions in tax dollars are pouring into efforts to reduce the U.S.-Mexico border wait times, yet excessive delays continue. Local leaders say small businesses are struggling in border communities.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are announcing legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward.
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Premieres Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Virtuosos eventually become maestros. Host Scott Yoo looks back on the unexpected careers of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang. Scott learns their guiding principles in life and friendship.
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Para limar asperezas en una relación tan importante como la de Estados Unidos y México, llena de temas espinosos, nada mejor que un poco de ‘diplomacia espacial’ aliñada con mucho entusiasmo y promesas de cooperación.
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