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Hall of Fame: 2018 Inductees
- Sept. 2
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is proud to recognize Sandra Timmons and Rick Sandstrom, and Catherine Stiefel and Keith Behner as the 2018 Hall of Fame Visionary honorees. Each couple has made an incredible impact on KPBS’ ability to expand its mission.
StoryCorps and KPBS Team Up to Record and Preserve Stories of Veterans and Their Families
- July 25, 2018
- By KPBS Staff
StoryCorps, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs, will team up with KPBS as part of its Military Voices Initiative to honor San Diego County’s veteran and military community by recording and preserving their stories.
KPBS Explores San Diego's Gay Bar History
- June 8, 2018
- By KPBS Staff
“San Diego’s Gay Bar History,” a documentary by Paul Detwiler, traces the development of the gay bar as a community institution in San Diego. It premieres Thursday, June 14 at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV with an encore Monday, June 18 on KPBS 2.
KPBS 2018 Hall of Fame Honorees Announced
- March 28, 2018
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is announcing station supporters and local philanthropists Sandra Timmons and Rick Sandstrom, and Catherine Stiefel and Keith Behner as the 2018 honorees to be inducted as Visionaries into the KPBS Hall of Fame.
KPBS Premieres New Episodes of Ken Kramer's About San Diego
- Jan. 24, 2018
- By KPBS Staff
“Ken Kramer’s About San Diego” is returning to the air Thursday nights at 8 p.m., beginning January 25 with five new episodes on KPBS.
KPBS Releases Its First Digital Series
- Nov. 28, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is releasing its first digital series titled “Jordan Loves,” an honest look at the quirky, unique and downright odd features that set San Diego apart, with seven episodes available to watch beginning Monday, Nov. 27. The series is on kpbs.org/jordanloves.
KPBS Premieres New Science Podcast
- Oct. 23, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS is releasing a brand-new, science-themed podcast on Oct. 25 called “Rad Scientist” and will be available at kpbs.org/radscientist.
Eclipse Fire In Campo 90 Percent Contained
- Aug. 21, 2017
- By City News Service, KPBS Staff
A brush fire named “Eclipse Fire” off La Posta and Royal Willie roads in Campo, grew to about 200 acres Monday, according to Cal Fire.
Painters From Across US Descend Upon San Diego For "Woodstock Of Outdoor Painting"
- April 28, 2017
- By Ebone Monet, KPBS Staff
Dubbed the “Woodstock of outdoor painting,” PleinAir Magazine’s 6th Annual Convention and Expo was held this week in San Diego.
KPBS Is Moving Its Online Conversation
- April 7, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
On April 10, 2017, we will discontinue story-page comments on KPBS.org. Instead, we will be focusing our engagement efforts in places where a larger and more diverse audience is connecting: social media.
Sessions Steps Aside From Russia-Contact Investigation; San Diego Leaders React
- March 2, 2017
- By Associated Press, KPBS Staff
Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. His action followed revelations he twice met with the Russian ambassador and didn't say so when pressed by Congress.
San Diego Couple Celebrates 70th Wedding Anniversary
- Feb. 10, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
The Balboa Park Senior Lounge celebrated the 70th wedding anniversary of a San Diego couple Friday morning.
Trump Opponents, Supporters Hold San Diego Rallies
- Jan. 19, 2017
- By City News Service, KPBS Staff
Opponents of President-elect Donald Trump are scheduled to hold three rallies in San Diego Friday, the day the billionaire real estate magnate is sworn-in to office. Others waived flags and toasted to the new president.
Natural Phenomenon Brings Highest Tides Of The Year To California's Shores
- Jan. 12, 2017
- By KPBS Staff
On Thursday, California experienced some of the highest tides of the year.
Gas Price Protesters Gather In Solidarity At Mexican Consulate In San Diego
- Jan. 9, 2017
- By Associated Press, KPBS Staff
Protesters gathered in front of the Mexican Consulate in San Diego Monday, in a show of solidarity with people in Mexico who are protesting a recent 20 percent hike in gasoline prices.
Trump Nominates Former San Diego Mayoral Candidate Peter Navarro To Lead White House Trade Council
- Dec. 21, 2016
- By Associated Press, KPBS Staff
In another sign that he intends to shake up relations with China, President-elect Donald Trump named economist Peter Navarro to lead a newly created White House council on trade.
Hall of Fame: 2017 Inductees
- Dec. 9, 2016
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS recognizes Susan Polis Schutz and Stephen Schutz as the 2017 KPBS Hall of Fame Visionary honorees.
With Negotiations Stalled, Sharp Nurses Prepare To Strike Monday
- Nov. 25, 2016
- By City News Service, KPBS Staff
The nurses and their employer met Friday in hopes of reaching an agreement before a planned strike.
Lawyers File Motion To Delay Trump University Trial Until After Inauguration
- Nov. 14, 2016
- By Associated Press, KPBS Staff
A motion filed in San Diego federal court lays out a detailed plan that would postpone the trial until sometime soon after the Jan. 20 inauguration to allow the president-elect to focus his time and energy on the transition to the White House.
California Voters Enhance State's Already Tough Gun Laws
- Nov. 8, 2016
- By KPBS Staff and Marisa Lagos / California Counts
California voters on Tuesday expanded some of the nation's toughest gun control measures by banning possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines, requiring background checks for ammunition sales and speeding the seizure of firearms from owners who are no longer allowed to own them.
PHOTOS: Obama Takes His Likely Final Trip To San Diego As President
- Oct. 24, 2016
- By City News Service, KPBS Staff
President Barack Obama spoke at a fundraiser at a private home in La Jolla. He campaigned for Doug Applegate and slammed Darrell Issa, who has alleged the Obama administration was perhaps the most corrupt in history.
KPBS News Truck Expands Capabilities
- June 8, 2016
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS now has a live production truck in its tool kit for covering local news.
KPBS Launches New On-Demand Streaming Video Member Benefit
- March 7, 2016
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS has introduced KPBS Passport – a new member benefit offering extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming.
Hall of Fame: 2016 Inductee
- Feb. 4, 2016
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS recognizes Jeffrey Kirsch, Ph.D. as the 2016 KPBS Hall of Fame honoree for Lifetime Achievement.
San Diego's First-Ever Military Focused Film Festival Announces Nominations for Local Film Showcase Awards
- Oct. 7, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego announces the nominations for the Local Film Showcase awards. These films, which feature San Diego area filmmakers, locations, and people, will be primarily shown on Sunday, Oct. 18, capping an exciting line-up of films from all over the world.
Titles Announced for GI Film Festival San Diego's Local Film Showcase Screenings
- Sept. 29, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS, in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego, announces a local film showcase for the inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego to be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.
The Reunion
- Sept. 23, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival presents The Reunion on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Taps
- Sept. 23, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Taps on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Universal Dead
- Sept. 23, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Universal Dead on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
War Torn
- Sept. 23, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents War Torn on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
2014 Miramar Air Show Inside the MAGTF Documentary
- Sept. 23, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents 2014 Miramar Air Show Inside the MAGTF Documentary on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Entrevista con Carlos Ruiz Zafón
- Sept. 15, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
Este es la temporada que muchos amantes de la lectura en San Diego esperan cada año - el momento en que el ganador del concurso One Book, One San Diego es anunciado.
Project 22
- Sept. 9, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Project 22 on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:45 p.m.
Jack Lyon - Always Faithful
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Jack Lyon - Always Faithful on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Down But Not Out: The Story of Forrest Lang
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Down But Not Out: The Story of Forrest Lang on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 4:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Kissing Statue Dedication
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Kissing Statue Dedication on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Aldo Giannini - Sergeant - United States Marine Corps 1943-1946
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Aldo Gianni - Sergeant - United States Marine Corps 1943-1946 on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Finally a Voice: The Birth of the Vietnam Veterans of America
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Finally a Voice: The Birth of the Vietnam Veterans of America on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m as part of the local film showcase.
Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. as part of the local film showcase.
She Wore Silver Wings
- Sept. 2, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents She Wore Silver Wings on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. as part of the local film showcase.
Inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Event Schedule
- Aug. 27, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
KPBS announces the event schedule for the inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego to be held Oct. 13 to Oct. 18, 2015 at various venues throughout San Diego.
Cold Choices
- Aug. 12, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Cold Choices on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
Max
- Aug. 12, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Max on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. This event is sold out.
Angels of Anbar
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Angels of Anbar on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Soul Stealer
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents Soul Stealer on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
The Haircut
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents The Haircut on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
The M.I.A.'s on Tiger Mountain
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents The M.I.A.'s on Tiger Mountain on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Nomadic Veterans
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego takes place Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, October 18, 2015. Visit our main festival page at www.gifilmfestivalsd.org for locations, times, and details.
Thank You For Your Service
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego takes place Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, October 18, 2015. For film locations, times, and details, visit our main festival site at www.gifilmfestivalsd.org
As You Were
- Aug. 5, 2015
- By KPBS Staff
The GI Film Festival San Diego presents As You Were on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
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