Press Releases

KPBS’ has announced the launch of a content hub on its website and weekly news segments starting September 16, 2024 as part of its new Public Matters initiative at kpbs.org/publicmatters.

On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, Jane Dorotik’s husband Bob went out for a run in Valley Center, San Diego County, and never came back. Three days later, Jane was arrested for his murder. KPBS is telling Jane’s story in her own voice in “Free Jane,” a new podcast available on kpbs.org/freejane starting Aug. 28, 2024.

One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2024 region-wide read: “Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller has been chosen for adult readers; “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile for teens and tweens; and “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated by Magdalena Mora for children.

A new six-part video podcast by KPBS reveals a little-known San Diego civil rights story of dancers who fought back against corruption and abuses of power for decades from the unlikely stage of a strip club.

KPBS has received a $3 million gift from Irwin and Joan Jacobs to fund a new initiative to provide information and resources to ensure all San Diegans understand their opportunity to engage in the democratic process.

The child care industry has long been in crisis. KPBS Reporter Tania Thorne knows this firsthand. With three young kids and a full-time job, she's dealing the best she can. In “Where’s My Village,” a new digital series by KPBS, Thorne meets parents facinging unique child care issues and providers struggling to get by. The series premieres Wednesday, March 20 at kpbs.org/wheresmyvillage and on YouTube.

KPBS has announced a new collaboration with BluPeak Credit Union where individuals who join the credit union based on a new KPBS membership will receive a one year KPBS membership at the $60 level.

KPBS presents a joyful holiday special featuring seven of San Diego's most talented choirs, celebrating and sharing the power and grace of the holiday season in multiple denominations. The one-hour show will premiere November 25 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV.

Travis Tamasese has joined KPBS as its inaugural Chief of Staff. Travis will report to General Manager Deanna Mackey and serve as a member of the senior leadership team.

KPBS General Manager Deanna Mackey has been named a 2023 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal and the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.