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It’s been a rainy week in a rainy December, and tonight another storm is expected to arrive in San Diego County, bringing even more precipitation. Plus, a new investigation by the New York Times took a closer look at the growing network of paid experts, doctors and researchers used to defend police departments when a person dies in police custody. Also, state and local water agencies are moving forward with a massive ground water rescue plan. Then, experts say more parents are reporting declining mental and physical health since the start of the pandemic. Throughout the year, we profile San Diegans making a difference. We revisit a piece about a high school student who is a member of the San Diego Unified School Board. And a piece on a Poway man who relocates rattlesnakes. Lastly, a new book of essays by local writers, "Reclaiming Our Stories in the Time of COVID and Uprising," chronicles how San Diegans' lives have changed due to the pandemic and increased calls for racial justice.

Anthony Comstock pushed Congress to crack down on what he saw as harmful vices, such as pornography and contraception. An 1873 law named for him has appeared in recent court battles over abortion.

India's Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the historic case this week, years after it decriminalized gay sex. India could become the second place in Asia to allow marriage equality, after Taiwan.

The massive ice sheet on Greenland is shrinking as the climate gets hotter, pouring fresh water into the Atlantic Ocean. That could be setting off a chain reaction that's altering ocean ecosystems.

After repeated reports of ethics violations by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a Senate panel plans to review ethics standards for Supreme Court justices.

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Maria Caprigno was one of the youngest people in the U.S. to get the surgery. As parents and doctors grapple with the obesity treatment for teens, Caprigno cites the long-term benefits.

The Supreme Court hears arguments in an important case that pits religious employees against others who have to pick up the slack on Sundays.

Hurts' contract makes him the player with the highest annual earnings in NFL history. In three seasons, he has made two playoff appearances, was a league MVP finalist and led the team to a Super Bowl.

Join the Living Coast Discovery Center, South Bay Sustainable Communities and San Diego Working Waterfront at Marina Park June 25th at 8:30 a.m. Participate in a 5 port city bay clean up event! Follow them on social media! Living Coast: Facebook + Instagram South Bay Sustainable Communities: Facebook + Instagram See you there!