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Sacramento Police Chief Says Officers Acted ‘Appropriately’ During Arrest Of 12-Year-Old Black Child
Video of officers arresting a boy and putting a ‘spit mask’ over his head has been shared by thousands on social media in recent weeks. On Wednesday, Police Chief Daniel Hahn defended the April 28 arrest.
May 22, 2019
Sacramento Needs 63,000 New Rental Units, Housing Nonprofit Says
The county’s affordable housing shortage has increased, according to a new study by the California Housing Partnership. Advocates are pushing for more money from local governments.
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May 22, 2019
Judge Approves $105M Fund For California Wildfire Survivors
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. received approval on Wednesday to establish a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires started by the utility's equipment.
May 22, 2019
Nevada Has The Nation's Only Female-Majority Legislature. They’re Already Making Changes In The Statehouse.
Political reporter James DeHaven of the Reno Gazette Journal joins Insight to discuss Nevada’s new female legislative majority and the cultural and demographic changes that led to their electoral success.
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May 22, 2019
After Sacramento Strike Avoided, Teachers From Around The State Rally At The Capitol
Hours before California’s educators, students and supporters gather at the Capitol for a Red For Ed rally and day of action, CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd reports on their vision for California schools.
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May 22, 2019
Disney’s 'Aladdin' Flies Into Sacramento
Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and of course, the Genie are onstage in Sacramento this week as the Broadway tour of the award-winning musical continues through June 2 at the Community Center Theater.
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Rain Could Dampen Expectations For Cherry Crop In San Joaquin County
Rain can seep into the cherries at the stem and cause the fruit to split as the cherry swells, making the fruit unmarketable.
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May 21, 2019
Plan To Create Special Pot Banks Moves Forward In California
Shut out of the traditional banking system by federal laws, the country's largest legal marijuana market in California could benefit if the state approves a measure creating a special class of banks to handle pot money.
Capital Stage’s ‘The Other Place’ Is An Absorbing Mind Game
It almost resembles a whodunnit, because each character presents a slightly different version of what’s really going on.
May 21, 2019
California Sues Over $1B In Canceled High-Speed Rail Money
California sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project, escalating the state's feud with the federal government.
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Global Health
The Philippines Is Fighting One Of The World's Worst Measles Outbreaks
May 23, 2019
As health workers in the Philippines continue to try to contain the outbreak, a botched vaccination campaign against dengue is making their job harder.
National
Three Killed As Violent Tornadoes Cause 'Devastation' In Missouri
May 23, 2019
Thousands were without power and multiple people were hurt as a series of storms spawned multiple tornadoes in Missouri late Wednesday and into Thursday.
Music Features
Joel Ross And His (Exceptionally) Good Vibes
May 23, 2019
The vibraphonist has a "love-hate relationship" with his instrument that has been helpful in perfecting his craft — but it wouldn't mean much without the deep emotional well he pulls from.
Profiles Of America In Full Employment
As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South
May 23, 2019
At a time of low unemployment for African Americans, educated, well-connected professionals are starting new lives in cities such as Charlotte, N.C.
National
'Thank God We're OK.' Migrants Tell Of Conditions In A Texas CBP Holding Facility
May 23, 2019
The facility was shut down for 24 hours after a 16-year-old Guatemalan boy died in a holding cell. 32 migrants were later identified as positive for influenza and were given medical treatment.
Environment And Energy Collaborative
Finding New Opportunity For Old Coal-Fired Power Plant Sites
May 23, 2019
Coal-fired power plants keep closing and communities around the country must decide what to do with those sites. Pennsylvania has a plan, aiming to create new jobs where the old ones have been lost.
National
How The Fight For Religious Freedom Has Fallen Victim To The Culture Wars
May 23, 2019
Disputes over LGBT rights and religion's role in public life have derailed a previously non-partisan movement.
Election 2020: Opening Arguments
Kirsten Gillibrand Says If Trump Wants A War With America's Women, 'He Will Lose'
May 23, 2019
The New York senator and 2020 presidential candidate tells NPR's Rachel Martin that President Trump and some Republican legislators are taking the country in a direction it does not want to go.
National Security
John Walker Lindh, The 'American Taliban,' Set To Be Released
May 22, 2019
Lindh has served 17 years of a 20-year sentence for being a Taliban soldier. In the coming years, dozens of Americans linked to extremist groups are in line to be released from U.S. prisons.
National
South And West Continue Rapid Growth, According To New Population Data
May 22, 2019
The fastest growing cities are in Arizona, Texas, Washington and North Carolina. Columbus, Ohio, is the only Midwestern city in the top 15 fastest-growing populations.
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Nevada is the only state legislature where women hold the majority of seats. CapRadio's Scott Rodd gives an update before teachers hold a Red For Ed rally at the Capitol. Two stars of Disney’s 'Aladdin' discuss the touring performance.
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