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April 22, 2019
City Of Sacramento Considering Age Restrictions To Buy Cannabis ‘Dabs’ And Extracts
Processed cannabis, also called “wax” or “dabs” or “shatter,” can contain up to 90 percent THC, the chemical in cannabis that gets people high. The products might be more tightly regulated in the city of Sacramento in the future.
April 22, 2019
Likely Moves of Members of the California Delegation Following the Release of the Mueller Report
From Rep. Devin Nunes to Rep. Adam Schiff, members of California’s Congressional delegation feature prominently in the drama in Washington following release of the Mueller report. Plus other news from the nation’s Capital.
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April 22, 2019
Lara Downes Discusses Her New Album ‘Holes In The Sky’
CapRadio morning classical host Kevin Doherty speaks with pianist Lara Downes about her new album “Holes in the Sky.”
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April 22, 2019
Sierra Poetry Festival Features 2019 Pulitzer-Winner Forrest Gander
The fastest-growing artform takes center stage during the 2019 Sierra Poetry Festival in Grass Valley. Nevada County Arts Council Executive Director Eliza Tudor and 2019 Pulitzer Prize Winner Forrest Gander discuss the artform and the festival.
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April 20, 2019
Later School Bells, Alternative Testing: California Lawmakers Try Again On Quashed K-12 Bills
From later school start times to lower thresholds for parcel taxes, California lawmakers see a second chance with Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass education bills quashed by former Gov. Jerry Brown.
April 19, 2019
High Times’ Cannabis Cup Returns To Sacramento This Weekend. Here’s How The City Regulates It.
Sacramento is one of just a handful of cities in the state that licenses these types of cannabis events, where attendees can smoke and purchase marijuana.
'M. Butterfly' Returns To Sacramento Region Theater Stage For First Time In Decades
The current staging in Nevada City by Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra really hits the bull’s eye.
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Court: EPA Has 90 Days To Justify Use Of Dangerous Pesticide
A federal appeals court has given the Environmental Protection Agency 90 days to justify why a widely used but dangerous pesticide should stay on the market.
April 19, 2019
California Unemployment Rate Slightly Increases In March
(AP) — California's unemployment rate edged up slightly in March even as the state continued adding jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.
April 19, 2019
Business Journal: West Sac Co-Living Apartments; New Movie Theater; New Jobs At Rancho Cordova's VSP
West Sacramento could be the site of a new co-living apartment complex featuring relatively small units and comparatively cheaper rents. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news.
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Law
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On LGBTQ Discrimination Protections For Employees
April 22, 2019
The court is poised to decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation and gender identity, along with factors such as race, religion, sex and national origin.
Education
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Erase Most Student Loan Debt
April 22, 2019
The senator's higher-education proposal for her 2020 presidential run goes further than just free college.
Music News
Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' Dropped By Two Major Sports Teams
April 22, 2019
Her rendition of the patriotic song had been a staple for New York Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers games for decades. Critics say that other elements of the singer's career were clearly racist.
National Security
U.S. Won't Renew Sanction Exemptions For Countries Buying Iran's Oil
April 22, 2019
Japan, China, India, Turkey and South Korea have been benefiting from temporary waivers since President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran last year.
All Songs Considered
Vote: What's Your Favorite Desk In The Wild From The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest?
April 22, 2019
While the Tiny Desk Contest judges look for a winner, we're hosting weekly fan-favorite votes on fun themes. First up: entry videos filmed in the great outdoors.
Europe
Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency In Landslide
April 22, 2019
Other than playing a teacher turned president on TV, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has no political experience. He defeated incumbent Petro Poroshenko in a landslide.
Politics
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Joins Democratic Race For President
April 22, 2019
Moulton is the fourth House Democrat to join the 2020 campaign. A critic of party leadership, the Marine Corps veteran also adds to the share of 40-and-under candidates in the race.
Shots - Health News
Beyond Annoying: How To Identify The Sounds Of A Troublesome Snore
April 22, 2019
Most snoring is harmless, aside from the misery it might cause your bed mate. In some cases though, it's a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition. Here's how to know the difference.
Shots - Health News
Scientists Dig Into Hard Questions About The Fluorinated Pollutants Known As PFAS
April 22, 2019
PFAS are a family of chemicals accumulating in the soil, rivers, drinking water and the human body. How much exposure to these substances in clothes, firefighting foam and food wrap is too much?
Politics
After Democrats Surged In 2018, Republican-Run States Eye New Curbs On Voting
April 22, 2019
After high turnout in the 2018 midterms gave Democrats big gains, several Republican-controlled states are considering changing the rules around voting in ways that might reduce future turnout.
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Reporter Kate Irby joins us to talk about the California Congressional delegation's reaction to the Mueller report. We preview the Sierra Poetry Festival. CapRadio's Kevin Doherty interviews classical pianist Lara Downes.
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