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In October 1971, KCET completed the move from its leased facility on 1313 North Vine Street in Hollywood to a 3.5 acre historic studio lot on 4401 Sunset Boulevard.
On February 9, 1971, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the San Fernando Valley -- the first in the L.A. area in nearly 38 years -- caused major damage in the community of Sylmar.
On October 5, 1970, the new Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television network officially went on the air, with KCET as one of its 190 charter member stations.
On August 29, 1970, a large anti-Vietnam War protest in East L.A. escalated into violent clashes with Sheriff's deputies, resulting in the death of local journalist Ruben Salazar.
In May 1970, "Hollywood Television Theater," a series of original televised plays and classic dramas, utilizing the station's Hollywood ties to rein in all-star talent, made its debut.
On November 2, 1989, the Los Angeles Herald Examiner newspaper, once the largest afternoon paper in the U.S., ceased publication after 86 years.
In November 1989, KCET's VideoFinders was established as the first drop-ship home video ordering program in the United States.
In October 1989, the downtown Los Angeles skyline reached new heights as the 1,017-foot Library Tower was completed, becoming the tallest building west of Chicago.
On September 28, 1989, KCET celebrated its silver anniversary with a multitude of special events throughout the year, celebrating a quarter century on the air.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered in the San Gabriel Valley city of Rosemead, structk Southern California on the morning of October 1, 1987.
On October 19, 1987, the series "Trying Times," co-produced by KCET and TV director, producer, and writer John S. Denny, premiered on PBS as the network's first-ever comedy series.
From July 28 to August 12, 1984, Los Angeles hosted the games of the 23rd Olympiad.