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We take our responsibility to the public very seriously - it has fueled us for 65 years and we want to be here for San Diegans for years to come.

KPBS is here for you and with you.

We take our responsibility to the public very seriously - it has fueled us for 65 years and we want to be here for San Diegans for years to come.

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KPBS’ annual budget includes federal support, membership and philanthropy and corporate underwriting. We rely on all these sources to provide you with the trusted news and programming you rely on.

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KPBS Makes an Impact: Reporting leads to Congressional action

In late 2023, KPBS’ investigative journalists looked into overdraft fees charged by credit unions in San Diego County. The reporting led KPBS journalists to one specific credit union that services Marines in San Diego and has a particularly onerous overdraft fee system in which members could be charged up to $100 in fees in a single day. The coverage sparked calls for reform at both the state and federal levels. Senators and members of Congress launched an investigation and later passage of a federal law requiring more disclosure of fees.

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