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Queen Arroyo grew up in the Red Fern Houses, in Far Rockaway. She now works in violence interruption.

When Shootings Erupt, These Moms, Pastors And Neighbors Step In To Diffuse Tension

The community members known as "violence interrupters," can play a vital role diffusing potential gun violence retaliation in neighborhoods that don't trust police.

Three Mexican farmers, called chinamperos, navigate a trajinera, a small traditional boat of the area, through water canals on Xochimilco Lake, Mexico, in June.

Taking In Mexico City's History By Canoe And Bike

There is a lot to see around the Mexican capital. NPR's correspondent recommends canoeing and biking along some of Mexico City's tucked-away sites.

A young girl with a face mask sits at a desk at Lafayette Elementary School in Clairemont Mesa as schools resume with limited reopening on Oct. 13, 2020.

San Diego Unified Cautiously Looks To January For Expanding In-Person Learning

Citing ballooning COVID-19 rates and multiple cases of the illness among students in other school districts, leaders of the San Diego Unified School District announced Tuesday they are cautiously looking to Jan. 4 for a major expansion of in-person learning.

An undated artist rendering of the coronavirus.

Lambda COVID Variant In California: 5 Things To Know

A new strain of the coronavirus has been found in California. But no need to worry, experts say, since lambda is rarely detected, and delta dominates.

The sign of Cathedral Catholic High School is pictured in this undated image.

Cathedral Catholic High Has New Start Date Following COVID Delay

Out of what they call an abundance of caution Cathedral Catholic High School’s first day of class has been delayed for one week.

Children playing in the fountain in front of the County Administration Building in downtown San Diego on July 23, 2019.

San Diego Grew More Diverse Over The Past Decade, Census Data Show

The county's overall population grew by nearly 7% between 2010 and 2020, but its white majority is shrinking.

Controlled burns, like this one in Lassen Volcanic National Park, reduce the risk of extreme fires by clearing flammable brush.

With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too

Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.

With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too

Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.

Recruiting patients for medical studies has been challenging during the pandemic, especially older people who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.

A Big Alzheimer's Drug Study Is Proceeding Cautiously Despite The Pandemic

Researchers launched a major study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug this summer. They also learned a lot about how to protect participants who must make frequent visits to a medical center.

A Big Alzheimer's Drug Study Is Proceeding Cautiously, Despite The Pandemic

Researchers launched a major study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug this summer. They also learned a lot about how to protect participants who must make frequent visits to a medical center.

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