Victims' Families Speak Out On Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Decision To Halt California's Death Penalty
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March 25, 2019
Sacramento Plans To Build A New Bike Trail Near Land Park. But At Least One Group Is Opposing.
South Sacramento and Land Park may soon be connected by a new five-mile bike path. But not everyone is happy with the idea.
Large Storms Expected To Add Up To Four Feet In California’s Sierra Nevada This Week
The first could drop more than a quarter-of-an-inch of rain at low elevations, and up to a foot of snow in the mountains. The second storm, arriving Tuesday evening, could triple the rain and snow totals from the first storm.
Not My Avocado Toast: Company Recalls California-Grown Avocados
You might double check the brand before you slice into one. Some of the state’s avocados are being recalled. All the avocados in question have a yellow and green oval-shaped sticker with a black barcode.
Capital Stage’s Unique, Exuberant ‘Vietgone’ Tells Story Of Vietnamese Refugees Adapting To American Life
South Vietnamese characters flee fast-advancing Vietcong during the Fall of Saigon in the 1970s, then unexpectedly find themselves transplanted into a strange part of America that they’ve never previously heard of: Arkansas.
March 25, 2019
BBC Lookahead: What To Watch For On Brexit, Controversial Holiday In Tibet
CapRadio's Steve Milne is joined by Rich Preston from London to discuss the what to watch for on the Brexit vote, and a controversial holiday in Tibet.
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March 24, 2019
Mueller Report Doesn't Find Russian Collusion, But 'Can't Exonerate' On Obstruction
Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein prepared a summary of the special counsel's findings after learning Friday from Mueller that his work was complete.
March 23, 2019
Skip The Slip? California Lawmaker Wants Email Receipts To Replace Paper Ones
Legislators are considering a proposal that would make electronic receipts the default for businesses grossing more than $1 million beginning in 2022. Businesses breaking the rule could be fined $25 a day, up to $300 a year.
March 23, 2019
Online Wine Yes, Coffee No: Scrambling To Keep Up With California’s New Prop. 65 Toxic Warnings
California's new toxics warning rules apply to something that didn’t even exist when Prop. 65 first took effect: online markets for products, including wine.
March 23, 2019
Women Surfers Push Beyond Equal Pay—Even If It Means Letting Men Into The Water, Too
A California bill is sparking a broader debate over equal pay for women in male-dominated sports—including whether all-female events should be open to men.
March 22, 2019
Watchdog: FEMA Wrongly Released Personal Data Of California Wildfire Victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency wrongly released to a contractor the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of devastating 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, potentially exposing the victims to identity fraud and theft.
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The U.S. Pledges A Harder Line In Cyberspace — And Drops Some Hints
March 26, 2019
Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of the secretive National Security Agency and Cyber Command, is promising more aggressive cybermeasures against rivals. And he's talking about it — at least a little.
American Anthem
What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?
March 26, 2019
It's not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus, damning facts and fierce pride — are what give it its anthemic power.
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Soccer-Playing Engineer Calls Foul On Pricey Knee Brace
March 26, 2019
After a sports injury, Esteban Serrano owed $829.41 for a knee brace purchased with insurance through his doctor's office. The same kind of brace costs less than $250 online.
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Trump Administration Flips Switch On Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
March 26, 2019
The Trump administration wants to reverse a rule designed to make light bulbs more efficient. Environmental groups say the change will cost consumers and waste energy.
Education
Sparkle Unicorns And Fart Ninjas: What Parents Can Do About Gendered Toys
March 26, 2019
Toys are more pink and blue than ever before, experts say. But before you ban the sparkle unicorns and foam-dart blasters, consider other ways to help kids expand their play possibilities.
Politics
Bolstered By Mueller Synopsis, Republicans Go On Offense Over Investigations
March 26, 2019
President Trump and his allies in Congress are seeking a new wave of investigations that will target their opponents after embracing findings from the Justice Department they said vindicated Trump.
Politics
Green New Deal Vote Sets Up Climate Change As Key 2020 Issue
March 26, 2019
The GOP-controlled Senate will vote on a Democratic resolution led by New York freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that calls for the U.S. to reach zero net carbon emissions within 10 years.
National
A Surge Of Migrants Strains Border Patrol As El Paso Becomes Latest Hot Spot
March 26, 2019
The Border Patrol is bringing in more agents and asking the Pentagon for help as thousands of migrants continue to cross the U.S.-Mexico border each day.
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Manhunt Underway After North Carolina Jail Break
March 26, 2019
Five men escaped from the Nash County Detention Center by sneaking through a hole in the exercise yard fencing. Two of the men were captured late Monday night; three are still at large.
Law
Appeals Court Says Parents Can't Sue San Francisco Over Immigrant Who Killed Daughter
March 25, 2019
The case drew national attention when a local sheriff released from a city jail an unauthorized immigrant without notifying federal officials. The immigrant later killed Kate Steinle.
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