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Your support is more important than ever.

Despite an incredible outpouring of public support — including more than 86,000 calls and 2.9 million emails — Congress has voted to eliminate $1.1 billion in already-approved federal funding for public media. These cuts will have real, lasting consequences for the communities we serve.


PBS SoCal remains dedicated to our mission to serve Southern California, to educate, inform and inspire. And we will continue serving our vital role in Southern California today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.


PBS SoCal is Essential

Trusted Education for All Ages

  • Commercial-free educational TV
  • Research-supported learning resources
  • Free & accessible to all

Vital Public Safety Information 

  • Emergency Alerts: Delivering critical early warning communications to keep you safe
  • Reliable Resources: Providing clear guidance during crises when it matters most.
  • Accessible: For everyone, including rural and remote communities—no paywalls, ever.

Free, Quality Content for All

  • Commercial-free programming
  • Award-winning, quality shows
  • Reliable news

Local Content that Reflects our Region

  • Showcasing Local Arts: We amplify the voices of Southern California’s arts communities, celebrating creativity and innovation.
  • Preserving Our Stories: We safeguard the rich history and culture of our region.
  • Bringing Communities Together: From live events to community initiatives, we create opportunities for connection, dialogue, and shared experiences across Southern California.
  • Learn more about PBS SoCal's impact in the community.
  • Learn more about the value of PBS.

Share Your Story!

Record a short video message about how public media has shaped your life or enriched your community and share it with us or post it on social media with #ProtectMyPublicMedia.

How to Help

Together, we’ll chart a path forward — because public media is too important to lose.


We need to be ready for what's next. Will you help us build a new and bright public media future?


Your continued belief in our mission gives us the strength to keep going.