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"It gives us such an optimistic view of what our lives can be. And we have the power to make that," said former child actor Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu, about the film.https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/its-a-wonderful-life-actors-look-back-at-the-pick-me-up-classic …

Get ready for a late night of stargazing! The Geminid meteor shower, which lights up our sky every December, will be in its prime viewing time from 2:00am to sunrise. https://www.npr.org/2021/12/13/1063657564/geminid-meteor-shower-when-to-watch?utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr …

Cooking with Brontez joins @missollie's chef/owner Sarah Kirnon in her home kitchen as she shares a salt fish and ackee recipe inspired by her childhood in Barbados. Watch now https://bit.ly/3s32Dpy  #kqedfood #cookingwithbrontez

A statewide indoor mask mandate will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and last until Jan. 15. The order comes as the per capita rate of new coronavirus cases in California has jumped 47% in the past two weeks.https://www.kqed.org/news/11898949/california-brings-back-temporary-statewide-indoor-mask-mandate-as-omicron-cases-rise …

Here's one more thing to add to your list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2022: freeze your child's credit. It's not a panacea, but it will stop criminals from using data to do anything that requires a credit check — once it's in place.https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2021/12/11/experts-say-you-should-freeze-your-childrens-credit-heres-how/ …

Planned storylines include: Charley and Humphrey trying to save a community center, the duo getting into real-world scrapes via a virtual reality game, and Humphrey spending the night at a ska club. @Raemondjjjj interviews the comic book's creators https://www.kqed.org/arts/13905423/charley-and-humphrey-comic-book-ktvu-pat-mccormick-john-hageman-justin-sane …

“We live in a pretty noisy world,” says Nina Kraus of @brainvolts, "and these constant, moderate amounts of noise “don’t hurt our ears, but they hurt our brain.” @dfkrishttps://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58835/how-the-difference-between-sound-and-noise-can-influence-our-ability-to-learn …

Need some recommended reads? Check out this best books list from @nprfreshair's book critic @MaureenCorrigan https://www.npr.org/2021/12/13/1060830513/maureen-corrigans-2021-best-books-list …

From flooding to road closures, here's what you should know about the #AtmosphericRiver drenching much of the Bay Area this week. #CAwxhttps://www.kqed.org/news/11898885/atmospheric-river-brings-heavy-rain-parts-of-bay-area-under-flood-advisory …

Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged over the weekend to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state. His proposal is already earning some support among California Democrats.https://www.kqed.org/news/11898857/gov-newsom-wants-texas-like-law-to-ban-assault-guns …

WATCH: It's been 14 years since their surprising and remarkable album 'Raising Sand'. @AlisonKrauss and @RobertPlant are back at Sound Emporium, the studio where they recorded some of that first record and their new album 'Raise The Roof'. https://www.npr.org/2021/12/13/1062708738/robert-plant-and-alison-krauss-tiny-desk-home-concert …

"When we install public chargers, in rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods, we make it easier for people to go electric," said Vice President @KamalaHarris.https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-harris-to-announce-federal-plan-for-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-after-touring-electric-vehicle-facility …

The long-awaited autopsy report comes nearly eight months after the fatal encounter, captured on police body camera, that sparked fierce protests and drew comparisons to the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.https://www.kqed.org/news/11898773/mario-gonzalezs-death-at-hands-of-alameda-police-ruled-a-homicide-but-linked-to-substance-abuse-and-health-issues …

Did you play games or have toys as a kid that looking back, weren't so safe? Are there toys you loved but would think twice before giving them to your kids? Comment below or leave a voicemail at 415-553-3300 for @KQEDForum's Monday conversation.https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101886877/our-complex-evolving-relationship-with-dangerous-toys-and-games …