On-air, online, and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California.
In addition to broadcasting the finest programs from around the world, KCET produces and distributes award-winning local programs that explore the people, places and topics that are relevant to our region.
Whether it is through our broadcast, via cable, over the internet or from our extensive community outreach and education programs, KCET consistently delivers inspiring content that informs, educates and enlightens millions of individuals in California and throughout the world.
KCET President and CEO Al Jerome looks forward to the station's next year of independence.
More than 2.8 million viewers watch KCET in the average month. Broadcasting more than 8,000 hours of programming each year, KCET is the most-watched public television station in Southern California.The station has the largest geographic reach of any public station in California with its signal carried over-the-air and on virtually every cable and satellite system throughout 11 counties. Learn More »
In addition to its far-reaching broadcast signal, KCET is carried on satellite systems and on nearly 150 cable systems in 11 counties. KCET distributes five channels of programming.
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