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NPR talks to Claire Hannan, who has helped navigate vaccine rollouts in all 50 states, about some of the challenges involved in quickly getting shots out to millions of young kids.

As a third pandemic school year draws to a close, new research offers the clearest accounting yet of the pandemic's academic toll.

Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to hear Executive Producer of NATURE, Fred Kaufman give an inside look into season 40 of the show. This event will take place via Zoom Webinar. There is no cost to attend this event. Space is limited and RSVP is required. RSVP NOW.

Get ready for the most fun fundraiser in town! The San Diego Model Railroad Museum will hold its 6th Ales N’ Rails celebration on Saturday, December 11 from 6-9:30 p.m., bringing together local breweries and train-loving revelers for an evening of fun. During the fundraiser, all six of the museums’ model railroad layouts will be in full operation while guests enjoy beers from Kensington Brewing Company, Little Miss Brewing, Mike Hess Brewing, Pizza Port Brewing Co., and Societe Brewing Company. The festivities also include live music, an opportunity drawing, and an ugly sweater contest. Tickets for Ales N’ Rails are available at https://tickets.sdmrm.org/e/ales-n-rails. Guests can also purchase Ales N’ Rails tickets in-person at the museum admissions window, or at the door of the event. This event is for ages 21+ ONLY. Attendees must be prepared to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test at the door or may acknowledge the policy online before the event.

State legislators are taking action to ensure California women have access to the medical procedure.

COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years old following CDC and FDA approvals.

A controversial proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to prod more homeless people into mental health treatment is making its way through the Legislature.

A proposal being considered by California legislators would require social media companies to make public their policies for removing problem content and give detailed accounts of how and when they remove it. Supporters of the proposal blame online chatter for encouraging violence and undermining democracy.

The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate.

California lawmakers have finally sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would bar police from making arrests on a charge of loitering for prostitution, nine months after it passed the Legislature.