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Maureen Corrigan picks her favorite books from an 'unprecedented' 2024

This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan's 10 best books of 2024.

As winter storms strike, airlines scramble to de-ice planes and keep them flying

A pair of powerful major winter storms is disrupting the U.S. air travel system this week. That leaves airlines no choice but to de-ice their planes before takeoff to keep them in the air.

A steady flow of sewage from Tijuana enters the Tijuana River Valley on the US side of the border on Jan 20, 2020.

San Diego County Supervisors OK possible legal options on border sewage crisis

Supervisors voted on the measure after hearing a staff presentation on county efforts to help residents affected by pollution.

Two people pull a live salmon out of a river with gloved hands while holding a net.

Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the Nisqually tribe shared their culture and renewed their sacred pact with the salmon.

Employees of the Codelco's Chuquicamata copper mine work in Calama in Chile's Antofagasta province, on April 11, 2023.

Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper

In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, copper, could be just as concerning.

Dawn Burstyn-Meyers teaches music and movement at Salt River Elementary. Her kindergarten class practices counting sample ballots.

In this school's election, it's pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner

At an Arizona tribal school, it's a fierce campaign to pick the top school lunch, as students learn about making their voice count

The San Diego County Administration building is seen on Sept. 20, 2024.

County Supervisors Anderson, Lawson-Remer sworn in for 2nd term

The Board of Supervisors' new governing year will start minus one member: Nora Vargas.

Bear 402 was "the mother of at least eight litters, more than any other bear currently at Brooks River," according to the National Park Service. The bear, seen here fishing with her yearlings in 2019, was killed in a fight with another bear on Monday.

Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear

The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy.

A sign warning people to stay out of the water is shown at Imperial Beach on July 18, 2023.

Water contact closures, advisories listed for San Diego County beaches

Some San Diego County beach areas have been deemed unhealthy for swimmers and surfers Monday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

San Diego Artists Unified

We’re excited to invite YOU to our first monthly Artists Meeting of 2025! Whether you’re just starting out or exploring new creative paths, this is a safe, inspiring space to connect and grow alongside fellow artists. Date: Saturday January 18, 2025 Location: Centro Cultural de La Raza, Balboa Park 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 Time: From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come share your passion, meet like-minded creatives and get ready to spark new ideas. Let’s make this year amazing—together! Visit: https://centrodelaraza.com/ Centro Cultural de la Raza on Instagram and Facebook

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