As Makeshift Camp Fire Shelters Close, Another Chance For Authorities To Check A Shifting List Of The Missing
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November 19, 2018
Rain Could Hinder Search For Camp Wildfire Victims, As Death Toll Rises To 77
(AP) — While bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines, rain in the forecast could complicate the search for victims of the Camp Fire. Authorities said Sunday 77 people have died, and 993 are still missing.
November 18, 2018
California Offers Safe Space For Firefighters To Work Through Stress And Trauma
With wildfires now a year-round problem in California, officials are adding emotional support to the services they provide to the firefighters in the field.
November 18, 2018
Jerry Brown Signed $1 Billion In Wildfire Prevention—And None Of It Applies To The Fires This Year
The complex negotiations that produced the new $1 billion law aiming to protect California from wildfires left a glaring gap for 2018 fire damage.
November 17, 2018
What Are You Thankful For? Let Us Know So We Can Share Your Story.
On the eve of Thanksgiving during Excellence in Jazz, Gary Vercelli will be sharing stories from listeners about gratitude. What are you thankful for? Share your story with us and the CapRadio community.
November 16, 2018
More Than 1,000 Reported Missing, At Least 71 Dead In Camp Wildfire's Wake
(AP) — With 71 people confirmed dead in the Northern California wildfire, authorities Friday tried to winnow down a slapped-together list of the missing more than 1,000 names long, hoping many of them got out safely in the chaos over a week ago.
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As Doctor Debate With NRA Flares, New Study Sheds Light On California Background Check Policy
About a quarter of all civilian-owned firearms in California were purchased without a background check, according to a new report out of UC Davis. It’s the latest in a body of scientific research that has angered gun rights advocates.
All-Star Local Lineup Gives Life To Sacramento Theatre Company's 'Steel Magnolias'
Critic Jeff Hudson says the Sacramento Theatre Company's production of the original theatrical script of “Steel Magnolias” holds up better than the more commercial 1989 Hollywood film.
November 16, 2018
'What Took A Lifetime To Accumulate ... Was Incinerated In Minutes'
For those who have survived the deadly fires in Northern and Southern California, the escape was just the beginning. Now they face the daunting task of rebuilding the lives they made.
Examining Jerry Brown’s Veto Of California Wildfire Legislation And The Criticism Of It
As deadly wildfires burned across California, a flurry of social media and blog posts called into question Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of a wildfire management bill two years ago.
November 16, 2018
Now Living Side By Side, Camp Fire Evacuees And Homeless Chico Residents Receive Aid
It's been a week since the Camp Fire displaced 52,000 people in Butte County. Many of the people who got out ahead of the fire now find themselves in Chico living next to people who were already homeless. Now both groups are being helped.
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Book News & Features
Exclusive: 'Friday Black,' 'There There' And More Longlisted For Aspen Words Prize
November 19, 2018
Other titles include Ling Ma's Severance and Elaine Castillo's America is Not the Heart. This is the second year for the prize, which focuses on fiction that addresses contemporary issues.
Business
Nissan Chairman Ousted Amid Investigation Over Financial Misconduct
November 19, 2018
Carlos Ghosn, who also chairs Renault and Mitsubishi, is widely admired for saving Nissan from bankruptcy nearly 20 years ago. Now he has been accused of underreporting income and reportedly arrested.
The Salt
Pardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel
November 19, 2018
When heated under proper conditions, turkey droppings transform into a form of coal, and serve as a renewable resource. Just think: Someday you might roast your holiday turkey using its own excrement.
World
North Korea Denuclearization Plan Has Gone Nowhere Since Trump-Kim Summit
November 19, 2018
Five months after the Singapore summit, North Korea's nuclear program chugs on. "I think right now, we are absolutely stuck," says North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst.
National
Trump Administration Faces 2 Legal Challenges For Asylum Restrictions
November 19, 2018
As Trump cracks down on asylum-seekers, federal lawsuits argue that the administration is turning its back on legal precedent and international law.
Tiny Desk
dvsn: Tiny Desk Concert
November 19, 2018
The Toronto-based R&B duo bathed the Tiny Desk in vibrant blue, purple and orange light to make it feel more like a concert hall.
National
Big Latino Turnout In Midterms Raises Stakes For 2020
November 19, 2018
Latino turnout was up dramatically in the midterms, according to early voting and other preliminary data. Democrats say Latino votes helped flip house and senate races across the country.
Shots - Health News
As Insurers Offer Discounts For Fitness Trackers, Wearers Should Step With Caution
November 19, 2018
Millions of Americans use wearable devices to monitor their diet and fitness. Some insurance companies offer incentives to use them, but privacy advocates caution customers not to share too much data.
National
Calif. Authorities Raise Wildfire Death Toll To 80, Lower Number Of Missing Persons
November 18, 2018
At least 80 people have died throughout California since the Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire broke out earlier this month. The official missing persons list spans 993 names.
National
Serving Time, And Fighting California Wildfires For $2 A Day
November 18, 2018
Close to 1,500 inmates have been sent to battle the wildfires in Northern California. They are paid less than minimum wage, and some critics have decried the state program slave labor.
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Insight: Camp Wildfire Update / Can Prescribed Burns Prevent Fires? / Jazz Sound Advice / Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds
An update on the Butte County housing crisis precipitated by the Camp widlfire. CapRadio's Ezra David Romero explores whether prescribed burns can help prevent wildfires. New jazz on Sound Advice. Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds share new album.
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