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KPBS-TV is an NTSC television signal on UHF Channel 15. The channel is also carried on Channel 11 on local cable systems. In addition, KPBS operates HDTV Channel DT30, the world's first digital telvision station. KPBS Television produces shows such as "Full Focus," a news-analysis program about current events.
KPBS-FM is an FM radio signal broadcast. It carries content from NPR, American Public Media, Public Radio International, BBC World Service and KQED, in addition to local content. KPBS radio produces shows such as "These Days", and "A Way With Words." AWWW is also carried in the Madison, Wisconsin, market. "The Lounge", an original program about arts and entertainment, was cancelled in November 2004.
KPBS-FM also simulcasts its content on the Web.
KPBS carries the San Diego market as the No. 1 news radio station in all dayparts, according to summer 2004 ratings data.
In 2003, KPBS received a donation of $5 million with the passing of Joan Kroc, a San Diego philanthropistA philanthropist is someone who devotes her or his time, money, or effort towards helping others. The label is most often applied to someone who gives large amounts to charity. See also philanthropy. A philanthropist does not always find universal approva. An avid KPBS fan, Kroc donated more than $8 million to the station and $200 million to NPR.
KPBS-FM first broadcast in 1960 as KEBS, or Educational Broadcasting Service. KEBS Television began broadcasting in 1967. The call letters were changed to KPBS in 1970, one year after the creation of PBS, to reflect a broader vision for both the station and the network on the West Coast.
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