activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Deliver educational digital content for childrenOperates a digital platform offering educational games and videos designed for children.
- Distributes national news and documentary contentProvides access to national news programs such as PBS NewsHour and Washington Week, and curates documentary series including POV and Independent Lens for broadcast and streaming.
- Offers educational digital content for childrenOperates a digital platform with educational games and videos designed for children.
- Operate as PBS member station for Southern California On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingProvides public broadcasting services as the PBS member station serving Southern California, including live streaming of PBS SoCal programming via its website and the free PBS App.
- Operates as PBS member station for Southern California Non-Commercial Radio ProgrammingProvides public broadcasting services as the PBS member station serving Southern California, offering live and on-demand access to PBS programming through broadcast, website, and the PBS App.
- Operates as PBS member station for Southern California On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingProvides broadcast and streaming access to PBS programming for Southern California audiences through over-the-air, digital platforms, and the PBS App.
- Operates digital educational platform for children Early Childhood Literacy Support for Caregivers and EducatorsProvides a digital platform offering educational games and videos for children, supporting early learning through age-appropriate digital content.
- Produce and broadcast original and acquired television programmingProduces and broadcasts documentary, cultural, and mystery series programming, including original productions such as documentaries on the Los Angeles County Women’s Fire Prep Academy, cultural innovation in Southern California, and acquired or adapted mystery series including Poirot, Marple, Foyle's War, Miss Scarlet, and others.
- Produces and broadcasts cultural and mystery series programmingProduces and broadcasts cultural and mystery series, including original or acquired productions such as Foyle's War, Miss Scarlet, Blanca, Bookish, Snow, Bonfire of Destiny, The Puzzle Lady, Munch, and adaptations of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Marple series.
- Produces and broadcasts original and acquired documentary programmingProduces and broadcasts documentary content focused on local stories and social issues, including programming about the Los Angeles County Women’s Fire Prep Academy and episodes of Independent Lens such as "Keep Quiet and Forgive."
- Produces and broadcasts original documentary and cultural programming Community-Centered Documentary ProductionCreates documentary content focused on local initiatives such as the Los Angeles County Women’s Fire Prep Academy and produces cultural programming highlighting artistic innovation in Southern California and the Southwest.
- Produces and distributes mystery and drama seriesProduces and broadcasts a range of mystery series including Foyle's War, Miss Scarlet, Munch, Blanca, Bookish, Snow, Bonfire of Destiny, and The Puzzle Lady, as well as adaptations of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Marple.
- Provide on-demand and digital access to PBS content On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingOffers extended on-demand access to full episodes of PBS programming—including drama, documentary, science, history, and art content—through PBS Passport, a member benefit, and via free digital platforms such as the PBS App and website.
- Provides access to national news and public affairs programming On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingOffers viewers access to national news programs including PBS NewsHour and Washington Week as part of its broadcast and streaming content.
- Provides extended on-demand access through PBS Passport membership benefit On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingOffers members extended on-demand access to full episodes and an extensive library of programming—including drama, history, science, art, and documentaries such as Masterpiece, Doc Martin, and "Inventing A City"—via PBS Passport.
- Provides extended on-demand access to drama and specialty programming via PBS Passport On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingOffers full episode access to drama, history, science, and art programming—including Masterpiece, Doc Martin, and Inventing A City—through PBS Passport, a membership benefit.
- Provides on-demand and live streaming of PBS programming On-Demand Access to PBS ProgrammingOffers free live streaming of PBS SoCal and national PBS content via its website and the PBS App, with extended on-demand access available through PBS Passport membership.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Curated content discovery by genre and theme curated content discoveryOrganizes programming into genre- and theme-based collections to improve user navigation, increase accessibility, and enhance viewer engagement with public media content.
- Curated content discovery to enhance engagement curated content discoveryBy organizing programming through genre- and theme-based curation, the organization increases accessibility and viewer engagement with public media content.
- Distribution of trusted public service and independent content public_service_broadcastingCurates and broadcasts national news, public affairs, and independent documentaries to inform the public and foster civic engagement through reliable, non-commercial media.
- Distribution of trusted public service and independent content public_service_broadcastingProvides national news, public affairs, and independent documentaries through established programming to inform the public and engage audiences with diverse, non-commercial perspectives.
- Free digital learning content for early education free_digital_learningOffers educational children's programming via free digital platforms to support early learning and equitable access to developmental resources.
- Free digital learning for children free_digital_learningProvides accessible, educational children's programming via free digital platforms to support early learning and development, particularly outside formal classroom settings.
- Free digital learning for early childhood education free_digital_learningProvides accessible, no-cost educational children’s programming via digital platforms to support early learning and family engagement in Southern California.
- Member-supported access to extended content member-supported_content_accessOffers enhanced on-demand and extended access to programming (e.g., PBS Passport) as a benefit to members who provide recurring financial support, sustaining content availability and deepening audience engagement.
- Member-supported access to premium content member-supported_content_accessOffers extended and on-demand access to programming—such as mystery and drama series—through membership benefits like PBS Passport, incentivizing recurring financial support to sustain content access.
- Member-supported access to premium content member-supported_content_accessProvides extended and on-demand access to programming—such as PBS Passport benefits—as a membership perk, incentivizing recurring financial contributions and deepening audience engagement.
- Multi-platform digital distribution for expanded access digital_accessibilityDelivers public media content across digital streaming platforms, smart TVs, and on-demand services to reach audiences beyond traditional broadcast, especially those with limited or no access to over-the-air signals.
- Multi-platform digital distribution for expanded access digital_accessibilityDelivers public media content through digital streaming platforms, smart TVs, and other on-demand services to reach audiences beyond traditional broadcast, especially those with limited access to over-the-air signals.
- Multi-platform digital distribution for expanded access digital_accessibilityDelivers public media content through digital streaming platforms, smart TVs, and other on-demand services to reach audiences beyond traditional broadcast, especially those with limited or no access to over-the-air signals.
- Public service broadcasting of trusted news and cultural content public_service_broadcastingServes the Southern California region with educational, cultural, and public affairs programming, including national news and independent documentaries, to inform, engage, and enrich the public.
named programs · 20
what they call their work
Artbound
Series exploring Southern California’s art and cultural landscape through documentary storytelling
Climate California
Program addressing climate change issues relevant to California.
Coastal California
Program exploring the natural beauty and culture of California's coast.
Fine Cut
Program featuring student films from Southern California universities.
Independent Lens
Documentary series showcasing independent films on social issues, including stories about mental health, justice, and community
Lost LA
Documentary series uncovering the hidden history of Los Angeles and surrounding regions
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Broadcast channel offering news and programs from Japan.
PBS News Hour
National news program providing in-depth coverage of current events and public affairs
PBS Passport
Member benefit providing extended access to an on-demand library of PBS programs.
PBS SoCal
Primary broadcast channel for PBS programming in Southern California, featuring a variety of shows including dramas, documentaries, and news.
PBS SoCal Create
Broadcast channel featuring how-to, cooking, and travel programs.
PBS SoCal Encore
Broadcast channel dedicated to encore presentations of popular programs.
PBS SoCal Kids
Broadcast channel providing educational and entertaining content for children.
PBS SoCal Plus
Additional broadcast channel offering diverse programming.
PBS SoCal WORLD
Broadcast channel focusing on news and public affairs programming from around the world.
POV
Long-running documentary series presenting independent nonfiction films by diverse filmmakers
Rebel Kitchens Southern California
Program featuring culinary stories and chefs from Southern California.
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo
Program exploring the origins and influences of comedians.
SoCal Matters
Local public affairs program covering issues relevant to Southern California communities
SoCal Wanderer
Program exploring destinations and activities in Southern California.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Amanpour & Co. Partner — Partner program featuring global affairs and interviews.
- FRONTLINE Partner — Partner program producing investigative journalism.
- Independent Lens Partner — Partners to produce and broadcast documentary episodes.
- PBS Network — Member of the PBS network, aligning with its national public broadcasting system.
- PBS Network — Member of the PBS network, offering programming under the PBS brand.
- PBS Network — Member station of the national PBS network, broadcasting PBS programs.
- PBS Network — Member station of the national PBS network.
- PBS Network — Member station providing content through the PBS network.
- PBS Network — Part of the PBS network, operating as its children's programming brand.
- PBS NewsHour Partner — Partner program providing national news content.
- PBS Passport Network — Offers extended on-demand access to programming through the PBS Passport membership benefit.
- PBS Passport Network — Provides extended access to documentary content through the PBS Passport membership service.
- PBS Passport Partner — Provides extended access to mystery programming through the PBS Passport member benefit.
- POV Partner — Collaborates on documentary programming as part of curated offerings.
- Washington Week Partner — Partner program offering in-depth political analysis.