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October 17, 2018
California Agency, Gas Tax Backers Worked Closely Together
As the battle to overturn California's gas tax increase intensified, the state transportation agency coordinated frequently with the public affairs firm working to block the repeal on behalf of unions, construction companies and local governments.
October 17, 2018
What’s Behind All Those DMV Voter-Registration Snafus? ‘Motor Voter’ May Have Launched With Makeshift Computer System
The DMV launched California’s new “motor voter” system in April without the proper computer program in place, advocates say, likely contributing to recent snafus and errors on more than 100,000 voter registrations.
When Does Smoke Actually Result In Tainted Wine Grapes? It’s Complicated.
In the wake of 2017’s devastating wildfires, California’s growers and winemakers are worried about grapes exposed to smoke. The industry is funding a UC Davis researcher to study “smoke taint” to find out what can be done.
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October 17, 2018
Sacramento Roadways Ranked Among Worst In Nation In TRIP Report
Sacramento’s roads and highways placed among the worst in the nation in a new report by TRIP, a national nonprofit that rates road conditions. The Bay Area’s roads and highways were ranked the worst in the U.S.
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October 17, 2018
County Supervisors Reject Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones’ Plan To Change Oversight Of His Department
An effort by Jones to obstruct and remove investigative authority went before the county on Tuesday — and a majority of supervisors were not pleased.
October 17, 2018
Armenian Food Festival Returns For 71st Year
The Armenian Food Festival returns for its 71st year in Sacramento this weekend at Trinity Cathedral on Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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October 17, 2018
PolitiFact CA: Proposition 10
There are many claims being made about Proposition 10 on both sides. PolitiFact CA Reporter Christ Nichols does some fact checking.
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October 17, 2018
Fair Political Practices Commission Chair Alice Germond On Enforcing Election In Campaign Season
FPPC Chair Alice Germond discusses how the agency enforces election rules during the 2018 campaign season leading up to the November 2018 election. This week the FPPC launched AdWATCH to invite the public to help monitor political ads for compliance.
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October 17, 2018
Work Equity President Surveys Changes A Year Into #MeToo Movement
After a year of public discussion and legislative reforms in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Work Equity President Pamela Lopez reflects on how much has and has not changed for women in the workforce.
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October 16, 2018
Bacterial Disease Outbreak Affecting Hundreds Of California Sea Lions
So far this year 220 sea lions have tested positive for leptospirosis, an infection that can cause the animals to go into kidney failure. Two-thirds of the animals diagnosed this year have died.
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Music
Watchdog Group Finds Spooky Spotify Ad Is Too Scary For Kids, Causes 'Distress'
October 17, 2018
In 60 seconds, the commercial showcases a medley of horror film tropes, including a maniacal doll that presumably kills a group of young people whenever they play a catchy pop song.
Europe
Brexit Talks Stall At 'Moment Of Truth' Summit
October 17, 2018
"We need much time, much more time and we continue to work in the next weeks," EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said. This was supposed to be the day leaders would unveil a draft trade deal.
Politics
Khashoggi Disappearance Tests Ties Between Jared Kushner And Saudi Crown Prince
October 17, 2018
Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, fostered a close relationship with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of a bid to help broker a Middle East peace deal.
Television
After 50 Years On 'Sesame Street,' The Voice Of Big Bird And Oscar Is Retiring
October 17, 2018
Caroll Spinney, 84, has performed the roles since the show's very first episode. "I will always be Big Bird," he said. "And even Oscar, once in a while!"
Here & Now Compass
California Sanctuary Law Divides State In Fierce Immigration Debate
October 17, 2018
A new state law took effect earlier this year essentially making California a sanctuary state. It has split parts of the state into cities that comply with the law and those who are defying it.
Goats and Soda
'Other Nobel' Goes To Amazingly Humble Surgeon In South Sudan
October 17, 2018
Dr. Evan Atar Adaha has won the U.N.'s Nansen Refugee Award. Of his commitment to work in a conflict zone, he says: "I would feel guilt the rest of my life if I left people in this situation.
FA | Television
Don't Be Fooled By The Talking Horse — 'BoJack' Is A Sadness 'Sneak Attack'
October 17, 2018
BoJack is a former sitcom star struggling with depression and addiction. Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg says part of the pitch for the animated show was, "What's Mister Ed like behind the scenes?"
FA | Book Reviews
What Would Eleanor Do? 'If You Ask Me' Revisits Roosevelt's Advice Columns
October 17, 2018
For 20 years, Roosevelt answered reader questions on topics monumental, mundane and everywhere in between. A new book presents a selection of her essential advice and practical wisdom.
World
In Syria, A School Helps Children Traumatized By War
October 17, 2018
"What we found is children had been so traumatized, they couldn't even recognize numbers or letters," says a U.S. official. "We had to work through that before we could start educating them again."
Science
Geologists Question 'Evidence Of Ancient Life' in 3.7 Billion-Year-Old Rocks
October 17, 2018
A new analysis of what were initially thought to be microbial fossils in Greenland suggests they might instead just be mineral structures created when ancient tectonic forces squeezed stone.
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Insight: Pamela Lopez On We Said Enough / Fair Political Practices Commission's AdWATCH / PolitiFact California / Armenian Food Festival
Pamela Lopez discusses sexual harassment. FPPC Chair Alice Germond tells us how the agency enforces election rules. PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols updates us on his latest fact checks. We preview this weekend's Armenian Food Festival.
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