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sanctuary cities
SoCal Connected
Five things to know about sanctuary status for at-risk immigrants
Post date:Where things stand on Pres. Trump's threat to defund "sanctuary" jurisdictions
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Arts & Entertainment
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California gold
Huell Meets Michael Adams, Son of Iconic Photographer Ansel Adams
Huell travels to the Yosemite Valley to meet up with the son of famous photographer Ansel Adams.
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Ticket Giveaways
Ticket Giveaway: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Enter to win tickets to the December 18 performance of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at the Ahmanson Theatre.
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California's Golden Parks
Huell is Enchanted by Hollywood Star Leo Carrillo's Carlsbad Ranch, Los Quiotes
Now a historic park, the ranch is filled with early California history and even a couple of peacocks.
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Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story
This film tells the story of Josiah Henson, the real-life inspiration for Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic 1852 novel, which has been recognized as one of the sparks that ignited the Civil War.
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Environment
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S46 E23: Animal Espionage
Camera traps and drones are revolutionizing the study of wildlife by providing an up-close look at animals without disturbing them.
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Episode 3
Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole.
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First Steps
See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland.
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Melting Siberia
On his first-ever expedition to Siberia, George witnesses the alarming effect of melting permafrost, visits a 12,000-year-old dog, and camps out with reindeer herders on the chilliest night of his life.
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Food & Living
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Food and Living
Simply Ming
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Tonic Sol-Fa: Greatest Time of Year
"Tonic Sol-Fa: Greatest Time of Year" highlights the foursome's musical artistry, showmanship and trademark humor as they perform a mix of holiday favorites and interact with the enthusiastic audience.
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Where to Explore Downtown L.A.’s Most Historic Hotels
Visit five historic hotels that tell the story of Downtown L.A.’s boom.
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Where to Experience Horror Film History in L.A.
From horror film location tours to the Hollywood Museum Dungeon of Doom, here are the best places to get up-close to cinema's most terrifying monsters and villains.
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History & Society
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representation
In the Aftermath of the Watts Uprisings, This Incubator Helped Rebuild the Community
The traditional narrative of the Watts Uprisings suggest that businesses fled from the chaos, but the story of Operation Boostrap suggests a wholly different story. Through their work, Operation Boostrap uplifted the community.
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The Good Strife
Watch as ancient Greeks strive for excellence, strife proves to be an inescapable certainty, and it's not long before the rising civilization and all that it promises will face its gravest tests.
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The Warrior Tradition
Learn the heartbreaking, inspiring and largely untold story of Native Americans in the United States military.
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Cavemen to Kings
Uncover the first draft of Western civilization, which, though it met a spectacular end, laid the groundwork for the revolution in human thought that was to come.
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News & Analysis
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December 10, 2019 - Amanpour and Company Full Episode
Christine Quinn and Daniel Russo join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the effect of homelessness on students in New York City public schools.
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December 10, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Full Episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a historic day on Capitol Hill as the House delivers articles of impeachment against President Trump -- and a long-anticipated trade deal.
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December 9, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Full Episode
Monday on the NewsHour, a long-awaited report on the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe finds errors but no evidence of a political conspiracy against President Trump.
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Huell Visits Railtown, One of America’s Still-Operating Railroad Roundhouses
Huell travels to the historic Gold Rush town of Jamestown in Tuolumne County.
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environment
Tending Nature
"Tending Nature" shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia.
Tending Nature
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Comedy and Drama
Vera
Vera is an experienced and brilliant murder investigator in the North East England county of Northumberland.
Watch New Episodes of Detective Series "Vera"
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News and Public Affairs
SoCal Connected
KCET's weekly news documentary series investigates and reports on the issues that affect Southern California, from the economy to the environment.
SoCal Connected
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History
Lost L.A.
"Lost LA" brings SoCal history to life by marrying archival materials with innovative forms of documentary storytelling.
New Season of 'Lost LA'
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Comedy and Drama
Fine Cut
This season features six half-hour episodes showcasing a collection of short films from schools across Southern California, including, winners in the categories of Documentary, Narrative and Animation.
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California
Nightshift
While most of us are sleeping, nearly 15 million Americans are heading off to work. "Nightshift" immerses viewers in the diverse experiences of five of those workers.
Nightshift
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