Fighting Loneliness As A LGBT Senior In California
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April 25, 2019
California Governor Signs Internet Sales Tax Law
(AP) — California's Democratic governor has signed a law requiring companies like Amazon and eBay to collect sales taxes on behalf of some out-of-state sellers.
April 25, 2019
As Trump Rolls Back Student Loan Protections, An Obama-Era Watchdog Brings The Fight To California
With student debt soaring, consumer champion Seth Frotman has taken his federal fight against predatory lending to the state level in California.
April 25, 2019
Inspectors Pan California Prison Built To Boost Inmate Care
A flagship California prison medical facility built to improve the state's substandard care is itself providing poor treatment including botched diagnoses and haphazard distribution of medications, California's inspector general reported Thursday.
April 25, 2019
The All-Female Big Bands That Made History During World War II
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Christian McBride of Jazz Night in America about the forgotten all-female big bands that toured the United States during World War II.
April 25, 2019
California Bill To Expand Rent Control Dies For The Year
(AP) — An effort to expand rent control in California won't move forward this year after the lawmaker behind it cancelled a planned public hearing Thursday, saying his plan needs more work.
April 25, 2019
California Lawmakers Advance Plan For Denser Housing
(AP) — California lawmakers advanced a proposal Wednesday to encourage more housing near transportation and jobs as the state faces a lack of affordable housing.
April 25, 2019
For California Fire Survivors, Rebuilding Can Be Long And Painful
A year and a half after the Tubbs Fire, some families are starting to run out of insurance money before they've found permanent housing. It's an experience that's could repeat for victims of last year's fires, as well.
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April 25, 2019
What’s Happening With Cannabis Legislation At The State Capitol
CapRadio’s state government reporter, Scott Rodd, provides an update on several pieces of legislation related to cannabis on this week’s Capitol Chat.
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April 25, 2019
Tough Old Broads Recite Poetry With A Purpose
A group of poets happy to be called The Tough Old Broads bring their words to the Harlow’s stage for a good cause this weekend. Two of the poets discuss their new anthology, the writing process and this weekend’s event.
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April 25, 2019
Classical Concerts Around The Region This Spring
Capital Public Radio contributor Jeff Hudson picks a few favorites among the region’s upcoming concerts during the next six weeks.
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Hundreds Of People At 2 LA Universities Quarantined Due To Measles Exposure
April 26, 2019
The University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University have told hundreds of students and staff to stay home for up to 48 hours unless they can prove they're immune or vaccinated.
Music News
Watch Taylor Swift's Video For 'ME!' Featuring Brendon Urie
April 25, 2019
The song and video come after months of Instagram posts and feverish speculation that new music from Swift was imminent this year.
New Music
Bruce Springsteen Finds A New Sound By Looking To the Past
April 25, 2019
"Hello Sunshine," the first single from Bruce Springsteen's upcoming album Western Stars, shares the same melancholy space as early '70s ballads by Jimmy Webb and Kris Kristofferson.
Health
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Changes To Reproductive Health Program
April 25, 2019
New regulations that would have taken effect on May 3 would deny federal funds for low-income patients to clinics that make abortion referrals. The Title X rules are on hold while lawsuits proceed.
Law
Judge Is Open To Releasing Man Prosecutors Have Called 'Domestic Terrorist'
April 25, 2019
The judge notes the only charges against Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson involve drug and weapons violations and says he should be released pending trial with "a whole lot of supervision."
Environment And Energy Collaborative
Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court
April 25, 2019
The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.
Music Interviews
At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church'
April 25, 2019
Kanye West has been hosting exclusive worship gatherings he calls "Sunday Service." Jia Tolentino, staff writer for The New Yorker, breaks down the rapper's religious evolution.
Author Interviews
Real Photos Inspire A Fictional Life In 'Feast Your Eyes'
April 25, 2019
Myla Goldberg's new novel is written as an exhibition catalogue for photographer Lillian Preston, who's fictional — but her story of ambition and controversy in 1950s New York is real and relatable.
National
After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists Group Vows To Carry On
April 25, 2019
The 60 or so members of the Jasons are normal academics by day. But each summer, they come together to study tough problems for the military, intelligence agencies and other parts of the government.
Movie Reviews
Auteur! Auteur!: 'Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché'
April 25, 2019
Pamela D. Green's enlightening documentary adds to the already strong case that Guy-Blaché was the first female auteur of cinema, though in doing so it strives to connect a few too many dots.
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CapRadio state government reporter Scott Rodd joins us for Capitol Chat. The Tough Old Broads share their new poetry collection. Critic Jeff Hudson brings us Sound Advice on upcoming classical concerts.
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