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Since this is the month for giving thanks, our Midday Edition movie critics have come up with films and shows they are thankful for.

The state's Surplus Land Act requires developments on public lands to prioritize low-income affordable housing.

A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic. Plus, as cases of COVID-19 increase around California and the country, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have the highest prevalence of the disease. And KPBS looks back at outgoing San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer’s wins and losses during his tenure. Then, KPBS spoke with Faulconer about his nearly seven years in office, his potential run for governor in 2022 and his decision to vote for President Donald Trump in the November election. Plus, a new book by two former Encinitas city officials explains how to be successful in advocating for change within your local government without having to run for office yourself. Finally on the Port of Entry podcast, migrant rights activist Paulina Olvera Cáñez talks about her life on both sides of the border and how and why she’s helping bring the Black Lives Matter movement to Tijuana.

The half-point hike in the Fed’s key rate — its largest since 2000 — raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.

Maria Ressa of the Philippines is one of two journalists to have received the Nobel Peace Prize this week, highlighting a message about the need for press freedom.

A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pursue his lawsuit against Twitter in California, and not Florida, under a user agreement covering everyone on the social media platform.

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."

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.

Mental health advocates applaud the proposals, which they say offer much-needed federal leadership on a growing national crisis. But they worry about getting sustainable funding for the efforts.

On his first full day in office, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses what he’d like to tackle in his first 100 days, including homelessness and the public health and economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, our arts and culture holiday picks that you can safely enjoy at home.