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This year is expected to set a record for the number of book bans by public school libraries, so many people are finding creative ways to make banned books available to young readers outside schools.

Ahaana’s mission is to spread awareness of issues that plague our community and culture. To that end, we are bringing a series of virtual presentations in partnership with SD District Attorney’s office. October’s subject was drug abuse specifically the fentanyl epidemic. It was presented by an agent of the DEA and was an eye-opening one. The presentation on November 3 is about Elder Abuse (Please read this article). DA Scott Pirrello is on the Elder Abuse task force and he will be presenting. We sincerely urge you to attend to be aware and be able to recognize the symptoms and possibly help in situations like this. There are many ways elders are abused, least of which is physical, and primarily it is neglect of various kinds. Learn more and be self aware! Please register here and do join us! https://bit.ly/BBAS2021

A potential battle for the Russian-occupied city of Kherson could change the trajectory of the Ukrainian war. For those stuck there, life is hard and dangerous.

China doles out much cash for infrastructure. It must be repaid. Is that frustrating for recipients? A new survey has a surprising answer. But skeptics wonder: How honest were the participants?

Join us at the Fleet Science Center on the third Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Junior Science Club sessions are filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local scientists. Throughout the year students in grades 1-4 will explore an array of fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics and much more! Nov. Topic - 5 Courses of Science Gather around the lab and get the dish on food-related science! Learn some interesting facts about food and explore how your organs digest a feast. Date: Nov. 20, 2021 Time: 11pm-12:30pm Location: Fleet Science Center Cost: Member's/$13, Nonmembers/$15 For more information and session registration please visit HERE!

NPR has documented an alarming pattern of hoax school shooting calls across the country. Now another pattern has emerged: bad actors using these moments to spread misinformation online.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa has restarted their 11th Hour program after a nearly three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill would allow recipients to recover at least $1,500 and as much as $30,000 from senders of obscene material who are older than age 18, as well as punitive damages and attorney’s fees.

The Anopheles stephensi is a well-known malaria mosquito, but still sort of new in Ethiopia, where it has caused dramatic, out-of-season outbreaks in ill-equipped cities, new research shows.

Children in the Columbus, Ohio, school system will likely begin their first day online because 4,500 teachers are striking after negotiations over a new contract with the district went nowhere.