Stephanie Bergsma
Associate General ManagerStephanie Bergsma worked at KPBS from 1982 to 2012. As associate general manager, Bergsma was responsible for major gifts, production underwriting, Gays and Lesbians for Public Broadcasting affinity group and the Producers Club. Her greatest achievements include raising the funds to build the KPBS Copley Telecommunications Center and funding all of the equipment including the HDTV conversion pieces. Stephanie’s relationship with the late Joan Kroc resulted in a bequest of $235 million to National Public Radio and a $5 million bequest to KPBS in November 2003.
Stephanie has served several cultural organizations in San Diego including on the boards of the Museum of Photographic Arts, Francis Parker School, Charter 100 and Voices for Children. She was also one of the first graduates of Lead San Diego and has been active in the La Jolla Playhouse and the San Diego Museum of Art.
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Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories. -
Milk Street takes "project baking" to new and exciting heights with two recipes for show-stopping sweets. First, Christopher Kimball makes Kolaches, Czech-American breakfast treats filled with lemon-scented cream cheese and jam. Rose Hattabaugh then bakes Chocolate and Tahini Babka, a creative twist on the braided bread. Plus, Wes Martin shares the secret to proofing your dough in a cold kitchen. -
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President Trump seemed willing to allow Jerome Powell to complete his term as chair of the Federal Reserve — at least for now. His comment comes as he and his administration continue to attack Powell. -
California está a punto de imponer nuevas restricciones a su fondo de ayuda legal, que suele ser utilizado por inmigrantes indocumentados. Los defensores dicen que, con todas las recientes acciones federales contra la inmigración, el momento no podría ser peor. -
Premieres Saturdays, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! British comedian, TV personality and lifelong Agatha Christie fanboy Alan Carr is going on a very personal adventure in search of the quintessentially British places that inspired Christie’s most beloved characters, Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
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