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July 26, 2017
More Washoe County Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus
The Washoe County Health Department says seven new mosquito collections have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
July 26, 2017
Jack Johnson Donates Thousands To Tahoe Environmental Groups
(AP) - Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson is donating thousands of dollars to environmental groups at Lake Tahoe ahead of a pair of weekend concerts on the shores of the mountain lake.
July 26, 2017
Governor Brown Signs Bill Targeting Poor Air Quality
(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed air-quality legislation tied to an extension of the state's cap and trade law to address climate change.
July 26, 2017
California Refuses To Comply With 2nd Voter Data Request
(AP) - California's secretary of state says he won't comply with a second request for voter data from President Donald Trump's commission investigating alleged voter fraud.
Trump Administration's New Sanctuary City Rules Could Limit Police Grants In California
California cities are trying to gauge the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest effort to discourage sanctuary jurisdictions.
July 26, 2017
Downtown Exhibit Puts Focus On Reproductive Health
A Planned Parenthood-sponsored art exhibit is on display downtown this week. The multimedia pieces highlight issues in reproductive health.
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July 26, 2017
Lafayette Gilchrist Plays The 'Blues For Freddie Gray'
The jazz pianist's latest album with his go-go backing band features a powerful song he wrote in tribute to the young Baltimore man who died in 2015 of injuries sustained in police custody.
July 26, 2017
South Sacramento Gas Station Clerk Shot And Killed
Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a gas station worker that happened Tuesday night in South Sacramento.
July 26, 2017
Morning Fatal Collision Leaves Two Dead
UPDATE 10:30 A.M.: Two men are dead following a vehicle collision on Northbound Interstate 5 north of Laguna Blvd in Elk Grove.
July 26, 2017
Fire Officials Update On Preacher Fire Near Carson City And Wall Fire In Butte County
Updates from fire officials for the Preacher Fire near Carson City, Nevada and the Wall Fire in Butte County, California.
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Kansas Gov. Brownback To Be Nominated Ambassador For Religious Freedom
July 26, 2017
He tweeted, "Religious Freedom is the first freedom." If confirmed, he'll leave office with critics unhappy at the effect of tax cuts he championed, but others supportive of his conservative policies.
The Two-Way
Ohio State Fair Ride Malfunction Kills One Person, Critically Injures Others
July 26, 2017
Columbus fire officials say some of those injured were thrown from the ride. Gov. John Kasich has ordered all fair rides shut down until they can be inspected.
Politics
What's Next In The Health Care Debate?
July 26, 2017
Senators have narrowed their options and are likely moving forward on a "skinny repeal" that takes away some key provisions in the Affordable Care Act, leaving the rest intact.
The Two-Way
As Venezuelans Strike, U.S. Announces Sanctions Against Maduro
July 26, 2017
The sanctions target 13 current or former officials from President Maduro's government, freezing their U.S. assets and preventing Americans from doing business with them.
Shots - Health News
As Cost Of U.S. Health Care Skyrockets, So Does Pay Of Health Care CEOs
July 26, 2017
Compensation in recent years for the CEOs of the largest U.S. health care companies has far outstripped the wage growth of nearly all Americans, an investigation by the news site Axios has found.
The Two-Way
After Three-Year Hiatus, Ohio Carries Out An Execution
July 26, 2017
The lethal injection of Ronald Phillips may mark the end of Ohio's battle to find a legally permissible means of execution – and the state may soon execute more of the 138 people on its death row.
The Two-Way
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady
July 26, 2017
As expected, the Federal Reserve says it will hold interest rates in a range between 1 percent and 1.25 percent, while noting job gains have been solid and the labor market continues to strengthen.
The Two-Way
PHOTOS: Japanese Scientists Turn Chrysanthemums 'True Blue'
July 26, 2017
The scientists introduced genes from two other flowers that allowed the mums to mimic the chemical process producing blue pigment. This might be applicable to other flowers, like roses and lilies.
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How New York's Roosevelt Island Sucks Away Summer Trash Stink
July 26, 2017
Underneath high-rise apartment buildings along the 2-mile island, an automated trash disposal system whisks away nearly 6 tons of trash per day through pipes and tubes.
FA | Book Reviews
New Chester Himes Biography Reveals A Life As Wild As Any Detective Story
July 26, 2017
Lawrence P. Jackson's biography tracks the writer's course from prison to published novelist. Critic Maureen Corrigan says Himes' life story is well worth reading.
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Insight: Wildfire Update / California Native: Activist Dahkota Brown / SUNMONKS Perform Live In CapRadio Garden
Fire officials update from Butte County and Carson City, Nevada. Native American activist Dakhota Brown worked to ban offensive mascots. And SUNMONKS perform live in the CapRadio Garden.
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