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January 29, 2020
Tommy Orange — There There
Author Tommy Orange writes about a group of people from Oakland, Calif. sorting through their indigenous heritage in “There There.”
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January 29, 2020
New Classical Tracks: Tesla Quartet Explores The Contrast Of Light And Darkness In New Album
This week on New Classical Tracks, Tesla Quartet's founding violinist Ross Snyder discusses the ensemble's second album, 'Joy and Desolation.' The recording explores the contrast of light and darkness in music from the 18th century through today.
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January 29, 2020
Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus is holding the world’s attention as more and more cases are reported and deaths mount. In China, Lunar New Year celebrations have been cancelled and travel limited. But, there’s lots of misinformation about the virus and its spread.
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January 29, 2020
Fact Checking Claims About Prop. 13 And Bernie Sanders’ Ballot Placement
There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it.
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January 29, 2020
Pam Houston On Her Memoir And The Sierra Writer's Conference
The Sierra Writers Conference is coming up this weekend. Pam Houston will give the keynote on Saturday. She’s written in many genres, from novels to short stories, essays to memoir.
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January 28, 2020
In Final Day Of Arguments, Trump Defense Focuses On Bar For Impeachment
Tuesday's presentations follow arguments from Trump lawyers attacking the impeachment charges and the Biden family. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to push for witnesses in the next phase of the trial.
January 28, 2020
Political Cartooning During The Impeachment
Editorial cartoonists have had a lot of material to work with over the past three years. How do they pick their subjects? And how partisan is too partisan? We ask Jack Ohman, the nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist for the Sacramento Bee.
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January 28, 2020
University Of The Pacific President-Designate Christopher Callahan
University of the Pacific has a new President-Designate. Christopher Callahan is set to take the university’s helm on July 1. He is currently the founding dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State.
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January 27, 2020
DNA Links Father To Death Of Baby, Four Other Infants In Yolo County Cold Case
It took 12 years for investigators to identify the remains of a baby boy found in a box that was weighted down in a Yolo County slough. Once identification was made, they found evidence that four more infants had also been killed.
January 27, 2020
Kobe And Sacramento: NBA Reporter Ailene Voisin Remembers Kobe Bryant’s Relationship With The Kings
The untimely death of former NBA star Kobe Bryant Sunday at age 41 shocked fans throughout the world. Here in Sacramento, Bryant was an arch-rival of the Kings for nearly two decades.
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KHN | Shots - Health News
A $41,212 Surgery Bill Compounded A Patient's Appendicitis Pain
January 29, 2020
A young man averted disaster after a friend took him to the nearest hospital just before his appendix burst. But more than a year later, he's still facing a huge bill for his out-of-network surgery.
World
Migrants In Mexico Face Crackdown, But Officials Say They're Being 'Rescued'
January 29, 2020
Much of Mexico's official language regarding migration remains euphemistic, critics say, even as migration policies have grown harsher. More than 2,000 Central Americans have been deported this month.
FA | Politics
'Election Meltdown Is A Real Possibility' In 2020 Presidential Race, Author Warns
January 29, 2020
Law professor Richard Hasen is sounding the alarm about Russian hacks, voter suppression and other threats to the 2020 election. "There's lots of ways that things could go south," he says.
Goats and Soda
Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus
January 29, 2020
Can a mask really keep you from catching the virus? To answer that, it helps to clarify which kinds of masks we're talking about.
National Security
Pentagon Now Says 50 Troops — Not 34 — Suffered Brain Injuries In Iran Strike
January 29, 2020
In updating its tally, defense officials noted that most of the injured service members have been treated and returned to Iraq. The statement, once more, contradicts President Trump's initial remarks.
KHN | Shots - Health News
U.S. Elections 2020: Understanding What's At Stake For Health Care
January 29, 2020
With the Iowa caucuses and first primaries just weeks away, many voters say they're still confused about how presidential candidates differ on health care. Here's a guide to key issues and terms.
Goats and Soda
Coronavirus: Americans Evacuated From Wuhan Will Remain At U.S. Air Base For 3 Days
January 29, 2020
"These people are not under federal quarantine orders," Dr. Chris Braden of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Space
Space Traffic Is Surging, And Critics Worry There Could Be A Crash
January 29, 2020
As private companies race into orbit, some experts in satellite operations say there isn't enough public infrastructure to keep all the satellites safe.
Goats and Soda
The Thinking Behind China's Quarantines ... And (Illegal) Village Blockades
January 29, 2020
To contain the Wuhan coronavirus, the government is taking official actions. And some villages are taking matters into their own hands.
Movie Interviews
Don't Sell The Shorts Short: 3 Directors Tell Us About Their Sundance Debuts
January 29, 2020
There are more than 70 shorts showing at The Sundance Film Festival this year. "It's a stamp of approval, but it's also this incredible community you get welcomed into," says director Bridget Moloney.
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Coronavirus Update / Fact Checking The Ballot / Author Pam Houston
Two UC Davis disease specialists demystify the coronavirus. We fact check two items on the California ballot and chat with writer Pam Houston about her new memoir and the Sierra Writer's Conference.
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