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Mary Hunt, poses for a portrait outside her home in Swartz Creek, Mich., on Aug. 4. Hunt makes $10 an hour driving people to doctors appointments. She has faced eviction from her manufactured home park.

How the government helps investors buy mobile home parks, raise rent and evict people

Investors and companies are swooping in to buy mobile home parks. They raise fees and rents, and evict people who can't pay — using billions of dollars' worth of low interest, government-backed loans.

Teacher Jessica Flores directs students as they work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.

COVID-19 Creates Dire US Shortage Of Teachers, School Staff

Schools have welcomed students back to classrooms but face a new challenge: a shortage of teachers and staff the likes of which some districts say they have never seen.

Our Daily Breather: Jennifer Koh On Finding Carefree Joy

In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Violinist Jennifer Koh recommends seeking out a source of carefree joy.

Rioters take to the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. An NPR analysis found more Capitol riot defendants may have ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right group, than was previously known.

Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known

NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Royal Caribbean said in a statement that a guest on the Quantum of the Seas, shown here on Wednesday, "tested positive for coronavirus after checking in with our medical team." The ship returned to port in accordance with government protocols.

'Cruise To Nowhere' Returns To Singapore Early After Positive Coronavirus Test

The man had undergone mandatory testing before embarking on the ship. But after the journey was cut short, the man tested negative twice as authorities sought to confirm his status.

Turnkey Theatre's Katie Turner meditating over the deluxe box you can order to accompany the audio play "Homecoming: A Meditation on the Natural World."

Turnkey Theatre Debuts Interactive Audio Play 'Homecoming'

Relax to a meditation on the natural world

U.S. Athletes Competing In Olympic Trials For A Shot At Tokyo

The delayed Tokyo Olympics will begin in July. Despite continued COVID-19 uncertainty surrounding the games, U.S. athletes are going through the Olympic trials for the right to compete in Tokyo.

A sign blinks in the entrance of a clothing store that closed as part of efforts to combat the spread of the new coronavirus Thursday, April 9, 2020, in San Diego.

SD County OKs Framework To Reopen Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic

The framework offers guidelines on employee and customer safety, sanitation, physical distancing, and general business practices and communications.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visiting Joseph Casillas Elementary School in Chula Vista, May 14, 2021.

State Schools Superintendent Thurmond Visits Chula Vista Elementary Schools

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined elementary students for class Thursday on two campuses in San Diego County which have stayed open for in-person learning by implementing safety measures and offering supports for students and families.

First female recruits wait on top of the Reaper, the highest point in Camp Pendleton, to receive their Eagle Globe and Anchor, the symbol that they are now Marines, April 22, 2021.

First Class Of Female Recruits In San Diego History Officially Become Marines

Congress gave the Marines until 2028 to integrate the West Coast boot camp. In the short term, the future is uncertain for female recruits in San Diego.

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