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Protect PBS SoCal

Protect My Public Media
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Unlike commercial media, we are Public Media and we exist to serve the public good.

For 60+ years, PBS SoCal has been an indispensable part of our Southern California communities, providing free, high-quality content and services that educate, inform, and keep people safe.

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.

Federal Funding for Public Media is Irreplaceable

Local public media stations are among the last locally managed outlets, serving 99% of the U.S. population, including 24/7 stations in rural and remote areas.

  • Represents .01% of the federal budget
  • About $1.60 per person annually

How to Help

Now, as threats to public media funding grow, the future of local stations like ours is at risk. Your voice can make the difference—stand with PBS SoCal to remind lawmakers that public media is essential and overwhelmingly supported by the public. Together, we can protect this vital resource for generations to come.


Join the effort at Protect My Public Media where you can

  • Contact your lawmakers
  • Sign up for email alerts
  • Learn more

Federal funding and you make public media possible. Together, we can protect this vital resource and help defend this essential service for future generations.