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This year is expected to set a record for the number of book bans by public school libraries, so many people are finding creative ways to make banned books available to young readers outside schools.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is blasting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, saying he has used thousands of innocent people as "political pawns."

The updated recommendations seek to course correct after guidelines from 2016 were criticized for harshly limiting access to needed pain medication.

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now with the PBS App / YouTube. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Erica Bruce bake German-Style Winter Squash Bread, an impressive braided loaf. Then, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges makes Palestinian-Style Turmeric Bread, and Lynn Clark prepares Chinese Sesame-Scallion Bread featuring a crisp crust and a satisfying interior chew.

The catchy song by Lin-Manuel Miranda from Disney's Encanto reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, only the second from a Disney animated film to reach those heights.

The Elizabeth Hospice invites individuals interested in helping adults and children facing the challenges associated with a life-limiting illness and those grieving the death of a loved one to a free volunteer orientation session via Zoom videoconferencing. Hospice volunteers are an important part of the care team at The Elizabeth Hospice and have an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. Attendees will learn about a wide variety of virtual and in-person opportunities throughout San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, including: serving as a patient companion, providing caregiver respite, performing aromatherapy, sewing Cuddle Bears, officiating at veteran pinning ceremonies, and much more. Information will be provided on both the application and training process. An email address and a device with a camera interface are needed to participate in the training session or attendees can join by phone. Prospective volunteers can choose from the following dates: • December 14, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am • January 6, 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm • January 17, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm • February 4, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am • February 15, 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm To ensure a place at the volunteer orientation session, please contact the Volunteer Department at 800-797-2050 or send an email to volunteer@ehospice.org .

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS Video App. Lionfish-long prized in home aquariums-have invaded the Atlantic. Dive deep with host Danni Washington to investigate what makes the lionfish such a successful invasive species, how it's wreaking havoc, and what can be done about it.

Two planes collided in Northern California while trying to land at a local airport Thursday and at least two of the three occupants were killed, officials said.

Local health care providers, retail pharmacies and community clinics are some of places where San Diegans can get Novavax.

The plan, released by the California Air Resources Board, sets a roadmap for the state to be so-called carbon-neutral by that year.