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Nancy Worlie is the chief of strategic projects at KPBS.

On Tuesday, the FDA authorized a fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for everyone 50 and older. Plus, the California Supreme Court welcomed its first Latina justice, Patricia Guerrero, formerly a San Diego appellate judge. Then, a newly available drug called Evusheld would help protect people whose immune systems are unable to fight COVID-19, but not everyone who needs it can access the drug. Then, we hear about a childcare program offered to mothers experiencing homelessness through Father Joe’s Villages. Finally, a preview of "A Twisted Bargain," a new play opening this weekend at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center which was inspired by the infamous Leopold-Loeb murder case.

The Food and Drug Administration has new tools to hold drug companies accountable for promises they make about medications. But the agency has yet to show its hand in using this new power.

Playwrights Project's 38th Plays by Young Writers Festival, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund and US Bank, is a live performance featuring winning scripts from its 2022 California Young Playwrights Contest. 6:30 P.M. - Reception 7:30 P.M. - Festival Performance 9 P.M. - Dessert and Coffee This Night of Celebration features 4 winning plays & a reception with the playwrights FULL PRODUCTIONS • The Notifiers by Donny Cannady, Age 17, Fullerton - Opinions clash as two notifiers deliver unbearable news to loved ones during the Vietnam War. • Gifted by Tehilla Fishman, Age 16, Los Angeles - A teen pianist finds herself again after the death of her grandmother. • American Dissonance by Vincent Schillings, Age 18, Los Altos Hills - A Chinese-American woman journeys to define her culture on her terms. STAGED READING • The Santa Heist by Ell Banoub, Age 12, San Diego - Santa has Covid! Christmas is in Jeopardy! Can Danny and his friends help? COVID-19 Guidelines & Policy We require all attendees to be vaccinated. We will not be asking for proof of vaccination, but trust attendees to honor this requirement. All attendees must wear masks over their nose and mouth at all times while inside the venue, except for when actively eating or drinking in the lobby. All food and drink must be consumed prior to entering the theatre. Masks will be provided at the box office for anyone who does not bring their own. If you are experiencing any Covid, cold or flu symptoms the day of the performances, tickets will be refunded upon request, minus processing fee If you have any questions on these policies, please contact Playwrights Project at (858) 384-2970 or visit here. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

After half a century, The Exorcist is still considered one of the scariest movies ever made. But one priest says it's a movie deeply concerned with faith, and responding to evil.

The DGC Video series showcases cinematic faves from your collective long-lost video store days every Tuesday.

The state Supreme Court kept two state bans in place after Kentucky voters signaled support for abortion rights at the ballot box last November.

Premieres Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. In Tekit, or “The Capital of the Guayabera,” Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father’s wishes to follow their own path. Pati meets Eliodoro Xicum, a farmer’s son who went against his father to build a family business making the iconic Guayabera shirts. Then she meets his son, Elio, who chose to become a chef and created a dish that resembles a Guayabera in honor of his father.

The San Diego State Aztecs defeated Creighton Bluejays, 57-56, in the NCAA men's basketball tournament to earn the Aztecs their first trip to the Final Four.