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September 27, 2016
Council To Vote On City Suite For Kings Games
The Sacramento City Council is expected to agree at Tuesday's meeting to one of the perks that comes from the contribution of $223 million for a new arena -free tickets and a suite.
September 27, 2016
Inside The New Golden1 Center Arena
The $557 million Golden1 Center opens next week. Capital Public Radio got a sneak peek inside Tuesday during a tour sponsored by the Sacramento Kings.
September 27, 2016
Rising Tennis Stars In Stockton For ATP Challenger Tour
Some of the rising stars of men’s pro tennis are coming to Stockton this weekend and next week. The $100,000 ATP Challenger will bring fans up close to the action on court.
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September 27, 2016
Guess What? As Of Today, The Western Hemisphere Has No Wars
Colombia's peace deal brings to a close rebel insurgencies in Latin America that began with Fidel Castro in the 1950s. In all those years, only two guerrilla groups ever toppled governments.
September 27, 2016
Field Poll: Strong Support For Proposition 57, Proposition 55
A new Field Poll shows overwhelming support for a proposition to reform prison sentencing and another that would extend a temporary tax on the state's wealthy residents.
September 27, 2016
Mayor Johnson Responds To Protests Over Joseph Mann Shooting
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says the protests over the shooting death of Joseph Mann and the release of police video will result in a more transparent city police department.
September 27, 2016
Wildfire Update: Sawmill Fire, Marshes Fire, Tobin Fire, Loma Fire
Crews continue to battle blazes throughout Northern California Tuesday.
September 27, 2016
Dissecting The First Clinton-Trump Debate: Who Won?
Was it the most viewed political event in U.S. history? Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in their first televised debate. How will it affect each candidate's path to the November elections?
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September 27, 2016
Observing National Voter Day With The California Civic Engagement Project
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Mindy Romero from the California Civic Engagement Project talks about low voter rates despite recent surges in registration. She'll also talk about events in the region to promote voter registration.
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September 27, 2016
Art For Humanity: Afghan Interpreter Turned Author
There’s a small group of native interpreters and translators critical to the U.S. mission in these countries that have been granted special visa status in the United States. With is us author and translator Marouf Sharifi.
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The Two-Way
Clinton-Trump Showdown Is Most-Watched Presidential Debate
September 27, 2016
An estimated 84 million people watched Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in their first debate Monday, according to TV ratings data from Nielsen, making it the most-watched debate ever.
The Salt
Chill Out: Stress Can Override Benefits Of Healthful Eating
September 27, 2016
Stress takes a toll on our bodies. And a new study suggests stress can diminish the benefits of more healthful food choices. But experts say a range of strategies can help people cope with stress.
The Two-Way
Bronx Blast Kills 'Rising Star' Fire Battalion Chief
September 27, 2016
It happened after a passerby reported the smell of gas, in an area under investigation as a possible marijuana grow house. Michael J. Fahy served the department for 17 years and was a father of three.
Grace Coddington's 'Vogue' Photo Spreads Take You 'Into A Dream'
September 27, 2016
Coddington has worked at the American magazine for nearly 30 years. She says, "I feel kind of satisfied. ... If I die tomorrow, it's OK. I've done something in the field of fashion editing."
The Two-Way
92 Percent Of The World's Population Breathes Substandard Air, WHO Says
September 27, 2016
The pollution levels have a staggering impact on health, according to the report, which says: "In 2012, one out of every nine deaths was the result of air pollution-related conditions."
The Two-Way
Kevin Hart And Amy Schumer: The New King And Queen Of Comedy
September 27, 2016
For the first time in a decade, someone other than Jerry Seinfeld tops Forbes' ranking of the highest-paid comedians.
The Two-Way
U.S. Government To Pay $492 Million To 17 American Indian Tribes
September 27, 2016
The settlement resolves lawsuits alleging the federal government mismanaged tribal land, resources and money. The Obama administration says it has now settled more than $3.3 billion in such suits.
All Tech Considered
When Phones Went Mobile: Revisiting NPR's 1983 Story On 'Cellular'
September 27, 2016
The report titled "Cellular Phones Are Completely Mobile" features a man who was "among the first 1,500 customers to use a new mobile phone system called cellular."
KQED | Shots - Health News
Would California's Proposed Tobacco Tax Hike Reduce Smoking?
September 27, 2016
When New York increased its cigarette tax, smoking rates declined. California's proposed increase of $2 a pack may, too, say researchers. The higher the tax, the more likely people are to quit.
The Two-Way
Report: Wells Fargo Considers Clawing Back Executive Pay Over Fake-Account Scandal
September 27, 2016
The Wall Street Journal says the bank's board reportedly hopes to resolve the issue ahead of this week's House hearing on the unauthorized opening of as many as 2 million customer accounts.
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Insight: Presidential Debate Recap / National Voter Day / Art For Humanity
For Tuesday's Insight, we hear about last night's presidential debate, National Voter Day events in the Sacramento region and an Afghanistan translator turned author.
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