When Does Smoke Actually Result In Tainted Wine Grapes? It’s Complicated.
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October 17, 2018
West Coast Quake Warning System Now Operational, With Limits
The system detects that an earthquake is occurring, quickly analyzes the data and sends out alerts that may give warnings before strong shaking arrives at locations away from the epicenter.
October 17, 2018
California Agency, Gas Tax Backers Worked Closely Together
As the battle to overturn California's gas tax increase intensified, the state transportation agency coordinated frequently with the public affairs firm working to block the repeal on behalf of unions, construction companies and local governments.
October 17, 2018
What’s Behind All Those DMV Voter-Registration Snafus? ‘Motor Voter’ May Have Launched With Makeshift Computer System
The DMV launched California’s new “motor voter” system in April without the proper computer program in place, advocates say, likely contributing to recent snafus and errors on more than 100,000 voter registrations.
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October 17, 2018
County Supervisors Reject Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones’ Plan To Change Oversight Of His Department
An effort by Jones to obstruct and remove investigative authority went before the county on Tuesday — and a majority of supervisors were not pleased.
October 17, 2018
Armenian Food Festival Returns For 71st Year
The Armenian Food Festival returns for its 71st year in Sacramento this weekend at Trinity Cathedral on Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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October 17, 2018
PolitiFact CA: Proposition 10
There are many claims being made about Proposition 10 on both sides. PolitiFact CA Reporter Christ Nichols does some fact checking.
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October 17, 2018
Fair Political Practices Commission Chair Alice Germond On Enforcing Election In Campaign Season
FPPC Chair Alice Germond discusses how the agency enforces election rules during the 2018 campaign season leading up to the November 2018 election. This week the FPPC launched AdWATCH to invite the public to help monitor political ads for compliance.
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October 17, 2018
Work Equity President Surveys Changes A Year Into #MeToo Movement
After a year of public discussion and legislative reforms in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Work Equity President Pamela Lopez reflects on how much has and has not changed for women in the workforce.
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October 17, 2018
Citations Increase Along American River Parkway Even Though Sacramento County Rangers Stopped Enforcing Illegal Camping Ordinance
A recent court decision prompted the county to stop ticketing for camping near the river. Instead, rangers are charging people with infractions such as littering, having dogs off leash and other crimes.
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The Cost Of Your Favorite Beer Could Double Due To Climate Change, Study Suggests
Trouble could be brewing for California's beer industry if global temperatures continue to warm. Climate change could tap the state's beer industry — and some brewers are already feeling the impacts of it.
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Grandma Was Right: Sunshine Helps Kill Germs Indoors
October 18, 2018
All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.
Turning The Tables
Destra Is The 21st Century's Liberator Of Revelry
October 18, 2018
She can command a crowd like few others — and during her career, she's broadened the definition of soca, established herself as a brand and fueled Trinidad and Tobago's growing feminist movement.
Europe
As Brexit Deadlines Loom, May Says U.K. Considering A Longer Transition Period
October 18, 2018
EU leaders have called off a planned November summit on the next phase of Brexit discussions, due to a lack of progress.
Book Reviews
'The Big Fella' Highlights Babe Ruth's Spot As First Celebrity Sports Star
October 18, 2018
Jane Leavy tells the story of Ruth as the first baseball superstar — but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville performer, barnstormer, pitchman for every conceivable product, and columnist.
The Salt
Bye, Bye, Beer? Brewers Say They've Got A Plan On Climate Change
October 18, 2018
A scientific paper published this week predicts climate change will send beer prices skyrocketing and drastically reduce the barley crop. It got tons of media attention. But is beer really doomed?
Music News
Amy Winehouse Hologram Expected To 'Tour' With A Backing Band
October 18, 2018
Proceeds from the concerts, featuring a holographic image of the deceased artist, would go to the Winehouse Foundation, which works to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in young people.
Book Reviews
'Ruth Bader Ginsburg' Reminds Us Why The Justice Is A True Legal Icon
October 18, 2018
Jane Sherron De Hart's biography sheds light on challenges the Supreme Court justice faced along the way to the top, both personal and professional, and puts Ginsburg's life in context.
Book Reviews
'Melmoth' Bears Witness To Our Worst, Loneliest Moments
October 18, 2018
Sarah Perry's new novel isn't subtle — it's full of ominous birds, guttering candles and mysterious figures in gloomy windows. But there's something satisfying about its emotional flamboyance.
Europe
Norway Apologizes To Women Who Faced Reprisals For Wartime Relations With Nazis
October 18, 2018
Women who had relationships with occupying German soldiers faced official retaliation after the war. "For many, this was just a teenage love," Prime Minister Erna Solberg said.
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VA Struggles To Reach Other-Than-Honorable-Discharge Vets In Need Of Help
October 18, 2018
VA says 115 vets with other-than-honorable discharges received mental health care last year under a new program. Veterans advocates say it's a tiny fraction of such vets who need help.
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Insight: Pamela Lopez On We Said Enough / Fair Political Practices Commission's AdWATCH / PolitiFact California / Armenian Food Festival
Pamela Lopez discusses sexual harassment. FPPC Chair Alice Germond tells us how the agency enforces election rules. PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols updates us on his latest fact checks. We preview this weekend's Armenian Food Festival.
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