Rincon Tribe Sponsors KPBS

The Rincon Tribe is proud to be the first Tribal sponsor of KPBS programming, elevating our longtime commitment to community service.

“Community education is vitally important. Having lived on this land since time immemorial, Rincon is deeply committed to our people, our neighbors and the universal ideals that bind us together as Americans.”
– Chairman Steve Stallings

Rincon is underwriting Public Matters, an ambitious, multi-platform initiative of KPBS that increases public conversation and news coverage of major issues that matter to our region.

This year, Public Matters emphasizes “America 250” in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rincon’s participation will help to explore our national and local history, reflect upon who we have become and relate our collective hopes for the future.

Public Matters also presents “One Small Step,” bringing strangers with different beliefs and backgrounds together for a conversation that demonstrates we have more in common than we think. The program features engagement without debate, but with curiosity and compassion.

In addition to KPBS, Public Matters features journalism from inewsource and Voice of San Diego. These three independent, nonprofit news organizations are partnering to share content, conversation and events that ensure all San Diegans understand their opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

“Giving voice to stories that might otherwise go untold, public media is America’s historian and we are San Diego’s storyteller. We are thrilled to have the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians join KPBS in this effort.”
– Deanna Mackey, KPBS General Manager