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September 25, 2017
Report: Sacramento Region Beats National Average For GDP Growth
A new report shows the Sacramento region's 3.1 percent rise in its gross domestic product last year was more than double the national average of 1.5 percent.
September 25, 2017
Red Flag Warning In Effect For Parts Of Northern California
Gusty winds have prompted a Red Flag Warning in the northern and western Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills.
California Could Soon Allow For "Liquid Cremation"
Gov. Jerry Brown is considering a bill that would allow for so-called “liquid cremation,” where a chemical bath dissolves most of the body away except enough bone to put in an urn.
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September 25, 2017
California Officer's Guns Stolen From Parked Car
(AP) - A thief stole two guns from a California police officer's SUV parked in a diner parking lot.
September 25, 2017
Hepatitis A Outbreak Among Homeless Has Sacramento Health Officials On Alert
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz are all seeing high Hepatitis A numbers, especially among the homeless.
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September 25, 2017
New UC Davis Chancellor Lays Out Priorities In First Speech
As UC Davis kicks off the school year, new chancellor Gary May is hoping to move forward from past controversies and focus on new goals, such as possible tech innovation hub in Sacramento.
Bill Requiring More Details On Cleaning Product Labels Awaits Governor's Pen
Companies that manufacture cleaning products may have to disclose a lot more information about what’s in them, under a proposal passed by California lawmakers. The final version of the bill now headed to the governor includes some compromises.
September 25, 2017
Hurricane Irma Triggers Challenge For Florists
You may have a hard time finding your favorite kind of rose at the florist, and Hurricane Irma is likely to blame. Irma battered Miami - which is a hub for flowers coming to the U.S. from South America. That's led to an historic flower shortage.
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Political Junkie: Athletes Speak Out Against Trump
Political Junkie Ken Rudin recaps a weekend of politics surrounding sports stars speaking out, the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal the ACA, and Jared Kushner's use of a private email account.
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Lessons From Mexico On Earthquake Warning Systems
Will California be ready for the next big earthquake? UC Davis Professor Jonathan Rundle explains what we learned from Mexico last week and what warning systems are currently in place.
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The Two-Way
White House Reiterates Email Policy After News Of Officials Using Private Accounts
September 26, 2017
Private email use by public officials was a hot topic in the 2016 presidential race — and one which then-candidate Donald Trump used to accuse rival Hillary Clinton of breaking federal laws.
Alt.Latino
Labels And Artists Lending A Hand To Those Affected By Natural Disasters
September 26, 2017
Since Hurricane Harvey, musicians and bands have been raising money to support those affected by natural disasters. Here's how you can help, too.
Book Reviews
James McBride's 'Five-Carat Soul' Is A Gem
September 26, 2017
The National Book Award-winning writer's debut story collection includes stories both straightforward and surreal. Our critic calls it "brash, daring and defiantly original."
Politics
Learning 2016's Lessons, Virginia Prepares Election Cyberdefenses
September 26, 2017
One of the most drastic steps was a decision to adopt all new paper-backed voting machines before November after deciding that the paperless electronic equipment was vulnerable to attack.
Politics
Trump's Brand Is On The Line In Alabama Senate Race
September 26, 2017
Polls still show Sen. Luther Strange trailing Judge Roy Moore, with Trump unable to pull the appointed senator to a win. Trump allies say Moore is the true candidate who can "drain the swamp."
Shots - Health News
Searching For A Fairer Way To Distribute Donor Livers
September 26, 2017
The nation's organ transplant network is considering changing how livers are distributed. The goal is to make the system fairer, but critics worry patients in poorer rural areas could lose out.
Parallels
Wary Of Unrest Among Uighur Minority, China Locks Down Xinjiang Province
September 26, 2017
Following riots and attacks in past years, residents of Urumqi, the capital of the western region, now live and work under intense surveillance, and are subject to detention after traveling abroad.
The Two-Way
Thousands Flee Bali's Mount Agung After Volcano Threat Level Is Raised
September 25, 2017
Authorities say the mountain, which last erupted 54 years ago, is poised to go at any time.
The Two-Way
'You Have To Try': Puerto Ricans, Without Power, Find Ways Forward
September 25, 2017
Hurricane Maria knocked out power across the entire island, and many areas lack running water. Doing laundry, turning on the lights, eating dinner: Everyday life has become a constant challenge.
Shots - Health News
'Millions' Fewer Would Have Coverage Under GOP Health Bill, Says CBO Analysis
September 25, 2017
The Congressional Budget Office says it won't have time to analyze all the impacts of the latest GOP effort to repeal the ACA, but it says millions more would be uninsured than under current law.
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Insight: Political Junkie Ken Rudin / Earthquake Forecasting / Author Melina Watts / Pianist Alejandro Sabre
Political Junkie Ken Rudin recaps movement on the Graham-Cassidy healthcare overhaul. A UC Davis professor has new research on earthquake early warning systems. Melina Watts shares her debut novel. Alejandro Sabre plays piano live in studio.
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