The U.S. auto industry has an absenteeism problem. The word might bring to mind people playing hooky, but during a pandemic there are lots of good reasons people might not show up to work.

Houses of worship are becoming more and more creative in how they meet during the coronavirus pandemic. At one congregation in downtown Sacramento, Mass involves a fire escape and an alleyway.

Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August and 1.3% over the last 12 months. Some economists say that official measure understates inflation, because the pandemic has changed both what and how we buy.

The One Navy Task Force is looking at why only a handful of African Americans reach top jobs. It's also examining discrimination in all aspects of Navy life.

A group of VA psychologists across the country have formed race-based stress and trauma support groups for veterans of color.

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center.

The Bobcat Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest is throwing more smoke and ash into the skies above Southern California.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillmero Del Toro has made a name for himself creating award-winning films like “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “The Shape of Water.” Del Toro was in the middle of shooting his next movie “Nightmare Alley” when the coronavirus shut down production. So what’s Del Toro doing now? Staying at home like the rest of us.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.

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