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August 24, 2019
'I Don't Want No Sympathy:' Football Helps Heal Ravaged Town
Football has brought people back to the town of Paradise for Paradise High School's first game since last November's wildfire.
August 24, 2019
How Much Could PG&E’s Rates Rise? What You Need To Know
The average residential PG&E customer could see a 15% monthly increase. State authorities are already getting an earful from those overwhelming opposed to paying more.
August 23, 2019
California Says Its Cannabis Revenue Has Fallen Short Of Estimates, Despite Gains
The tepid results have prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to revise his office's estimates of how much money the state will net from its cannabis industry.
Business Journal: SlideBelts Files For Chapter 11 Protection; Capital Film Office Opens; Rancho Cordova Sets Aside $2.5 Million For New Companies
More Hollywood projects could be coming to the Sacramento region. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich says there's a new privately owned and operated film agency in Rancho Cordova. She has details on that story and more business news.
August 22, 2019
Multiple Injuries After Light Rail Train Crash In North Sacramento
Capt. Keith Wade with the Sacramento Fire Department says that more than 20 people were injured, none seriously.
August 22, 2019
Bernie Sanders Rallies Supporters In Downtown Sacramento
Thousands of supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders rallied at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento Thursday evening.
August 22, 2019
With Whites And Men Still Dominating The Pool, How California Hopes To Create A Diverse Redistricting Panel
The lottery to select most members might not yield a commission representative of the state. So there's also a Plan B.
August 22, 2019
Thousands Evacuate As Mountain Fire Burns In Shasta County
The Sheriff's Office said about 1,100 structures are threatened by the Mountain Fire, which began Thursday around noon.
August 22, 2019
PG&E Seeks Help In Paying Wildfire Victims
(AP) — PG&E is asking the state Legislature to let it borrow money tax-free so it can compensate wildfire victims. The utility is facing up to $30 billion in potential damages from recent wildfires caused by its equipment.
Less Snow, More Rain: How Tahoe’s Climate Balance Could Be Shifting
Many assume that climate change will mean a drier climate, but a different change is actually taking place. In Tahoe, it will mean less snow, more rain and a major challenge for how the surrounding areas store water.
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Iran Under Sanctions: A Scramble For Cancer Care And Blame To Go Around
August 24, 2019
Shortages affecting hospitals and clinics are a perilous example of an economic crisis that has worsened since the U.S. imposed economic and financial penalties on the country.
Asia
Violence Returns To Hong Kong As Police Fire Tear Gas And Protesters Fight Back
August 24, 2019
Pro-democracy demonstrators barricaded roads with bamboo and hurled bricks at authorities. They also tore down "smart lampposts" they fear are being used for surveillance by authorities in China.
Europe
Trade And Economic Tensions Loom Over G-7 Summit In France
August 24, 2019
Just before leaving Washington, D.C., Friday, President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports and threatened to force American companies to leave China.
Simon Says
Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
August 24, 2019
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.
Music Interviews
John Williams And Anne-Sophie Mutter, 2 Geniuses For The Price Of One
August 24, 2019
John Williams is an honored film composer, but he began as an arranger. Williams is now arranging again, this time with the acclaimed violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter on the album Across the Stars.
Goats and Soda
Nailed It: Bringing Science Into Nail Art
August 24, 2019
A young scientist decided that one way to get girls into science would be by painting neurons and parasitic worms on her nails.
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When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems
August 24, 2019
Heatstroke tends to get the most attention during extreme heat waves. But other diseases are affected by high temperatures as well.
Books
In 'Automatic Eve,' Steampunk Meets 'Blade Runner' — In Japan
August 24, 2019
Rokuro Inui's mosaic novel is set in a lush alternate Japan, full of cricket fighting tournaments, beautiful automata and intricate webs of plot and counter-plot around the mysterious Eve.
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Houses Of Worship Find New Life After Congregations Downsize
August 24, 2019
As the percentage of Americans who belong to a church, mosque or synagogue declines, congregations are selling their buildings. Some of those former houses of worship are finding new life.
Education
Elizabeth Warren Slams Student Loan Watchdog Appointment As 'Outrageous'
August 24, 2019
Robert Cameron was a top lawyer for one of the country's largest student loan servicers. In documents obtained by NPR, Warren called his hiring a "slap in the face to student loan borrowers."
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