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Footage from Sept. 28 shows sand and debris left after flooding shut down operations at Baxter International's facility in Marion, N.C. The plant is the largest manufacturer of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions in the United States.

Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration

Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They're changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs.

This combo image, provided by the Department of Defense, shows Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers, left, and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, right. Chambers and Ingram died while boarding an unflagged ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen, Jan. 11, 2024, in the Arabian Sea.

The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation finds

The review concluded that the drownings of Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram could have been prevented.

A supporter holds up a sign as Vice President Harris concedes the presidential election during a speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6.

'Black women are tired.' Harris' loss has some organizers reexamining their coalitions

After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women political organizers say they are exhausted and taking a little break from politics.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas poses for a portrait at NPR Headquarters in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7.

Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end

As Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic.

KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: Balboa Park 1915 Expo Centennial

Stream now with the PBS app / Watch Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Stories about the Panama California Exposition of 1915 in Balboa Park. Some quick video snapshots of what remains from that celebration, and what is lost to time. Viewers send in their photos and family memories of the event.

Protesters against masks, vaccines and vaccine passports march outside the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta in 2021.

How the CDC could change under the next Trump administration

If the new administration embraces proposals to cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's budget and its mission, the public health agency could look very different than it does today.

Some employers are giving workers contributions to buy their own health care plans on the individual marketplace. It can mean a better plan option for some, though critics note it moves the complex process of choosing a good plan from staff to employees.

A new approach to employer health care? Give workers money to buy their own plan

Some companies are trying something new: Instead of offering a group health insurance plan, they're giving workers a contribution to buy their own individual plans.

A San Diego city worker drills into the road at the spot a bollard is going to be installed on Pershing Dr., San Diego, Calif. Sept. 24, 2021.

Live election results: Measure E: City of San Diego sales tax

With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the outcome of Measure E, the proposed City of San Diego sales tax, is starting to take shape. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied, but final results won’t be certified until Dec. 5. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this key measure.

Intro to Natural Dye & Shibori

No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes are a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, wardrobes and to create one-of-a-kind palettes. In this hands-on workshop students will learn the entire process of natural dyeing while incorporating creative design elements through resist dye methods of Shibori. Each student will Shibori and hand-dye three natural fiber silk &/or bamboo scarves or squares to take home or gift to loved ones. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process. We’ll cover them all–scour, mordant, preparation of natural dye, basic Shibori dye resist methods, natural dyeing & finishing–in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. All materials included. Students will receive an ‘Intro to Natural Dyes’ booklet that covers the entire process in detail, three natural fiber scarves to dye and Shibori, and samples from the dye pots. Students are also invited to bring one or two glass jars (may be used/cleaned jars or new ones–no plastic containers as dye will be hot!) to take home dye at the end of class to continue to explore and experiment at home. Mordant will be on-hand for $10-12 if students would like to purchase for future home-use. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: Intro to Natural Dye & Shibori

SD Fixit Clinic at Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library

Rather fix your items instead of discarding them? Save money, learn new skills, and meet new people at the San Diego Fixit Clinic on July 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happening at the Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_bonita San Diego County Library on Instagram and Facebook

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