New Farm Bill Provides Funds For Research In California ‘Ag,’ But No Big Boons
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December 15, 2018
Remembering Nancy Wilson And Her Benefit Concert For CapRadio
From the time CapRadio first signed on the air in 1979, Nancy Wilson has been one of our core artists and an audience favorite. In 1994, Ms. Wilson performed in a special concert celebrating our 15th anniversary. Beforehand she sat for an interview.
December 15, 2018
Big Polluters Get help From The State, Renewing Doubts About California’s Climate Goals
The cap-and-trade system for cutting greenhouse gases is in danger of not delivering the state’s required emissions reductions.
Can California Improve Forest Management And Prevent Wildfires Without Going Broke?
Experts have ideas for to clean up the state’s dense forests and make them safer. But what does it cost to do this? We visit the Tahoe National Forest to find out.
California’s November Election Turnout Was Highest In A Midterm In 36 Years
The Secretary of State’s office has certified the results of California’s November election. The 64.5 percent turnout rate was higher than the last eight different midterm elections.
December 14, 2018
PG&E Proposes New $1.1 Billion Customer Rate Hike
The utility says more than half the money raised would go to improving wildfire safety.
December 14, 2018
California Alleges PG&E Falsified Pipeline Safety Records
Regulators on Friday accused one of California's largest utilities of falsifying safety documents for natural gas pipelines for years following its criminal conviction and multimillion-dollar fine for the San Bruno pipeline explosion.
December 14, 2018
Chief Justice Of The California Supreme Court Leaves The Republican Party, Citing Kavanaugh
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has given up her Republican registration and re-registered as a no-party preference voter, citing the Kavanaugh nomination and saying she had become increasingly uncomfortable with the party's direction.
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December 14, 2018
California Mandates 100-Percent Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
(AP) — California moved Friday to eliminate fossil fuels from its fleet of 12,000 transit buses, enacting a first-in-the-nation mandate that will vastly increase the number of electric buses on the road.
December 14, 2018
Nancy Wilson, Legendary Vocalist And NPR 'Jazz Profiles' Host, Dies At 81
Wilson, who won three Grammy awards and recorded more than 60 albums, died at her California home Thursday after a long illness. From 1996-2005, she hosted NPR's documentary series Jazz Profiles.
December 14, 2018
Jazz, Love and Letting Loose: Brooklyn's Surprising Senior Jazz Scene
Jazz 966 is a senior center by day, but, on Friday nights, it transforms into a swinging jazz club catering to seniors who love to hear live music.
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Science
Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action
December 15, 2018
Nations agreed on rules to track the promises they made to reduce emissions, but did not set new emissions reduction goals necessary to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
Movie Interviews
'Black Love In All Its Different Ways': Regina King On Her 'Beale Street' Role
December 15, 2018
Barry Jenkins' adaptation of the 1974 James Baldwin novel If Beale Street Could Talk is now in theaters. It gives actress Regina King yet another complex character to inhabit.
Asia
Philippines Duterte Praises 'Generous' Americans For Returning Church Bells
December 15, 2018
The bells return to Balangiga after 117 years in U.S. custody.
History
After More Than 4,000 Years, Vibrant Egyptian Tomb Sees The Light Of Day
December 15, 2018
Particularly striking are its well-preserved colors – light yellows, rich blues and a reddish-brown skin tone. Officials announced the discovery Saturday at the site in Saqqara, outside of Cairo.
National
2018 Is Now The Wettest Year On Record For Washington And Other Cities
December 15, 2018
So far this year, 61.34 inches of rain have fallen in Washington, breaking a 129-year-old record.
Shots - Health News
'Nowhere To Go But Up ' — A Small Town Confronts Its Addiction Crisis
December 15, 2018
Two years after East Liverpool, Ohio, gained notoriety from a viral photo of an overdosed couple, the community is coming to terms with its addiction problem — and taking tentative steps forward.
Politics
As Judge Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional, Democrats Seethe, Republicans Stay Mum
December 15, 2018
The decision came on the eve of the final day of open enrollment for 2019 health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Politics
Ryan Zinke Is Leaving The Interior Department, Trump Tweets
December 15, 2018
The interior secretary is stepping down after a tumultuous two years, marked by mounting allegations of misconduct in office.
All Songs Considered
Interns' Choice: Our Favorite Music Of 2018
December 15, 2018
A rundown of the NPR Music interns' year-end highlights, from Camila Cabello to Juana Molina, Raquel Sofia and Hundred Waters.
Europe
Wolves Are Back In Germany, But Not Always Welcome
December 15, 2018
Germany is seeing the return of wolf packs, and with them growing political tension over whether the animals pose too much of a threat.
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Insight: Cal Fire Chief Retires / Jerry Brown's Legacy / Native American Drum Group Otsigeya / Musicians Hannah Mayree And Seymour Love
Cal Fire Chief Ken Pimlott talks to us ahead of his retirement. We look back on Gov. Jerry Brown's legacy. Native American women's drum group Otsigeya performs. Folk musicians Hannah Mayree and Seymour Love preview their show tonight.
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