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August 20, 2018
If This Small Organism Continues To Disappear In California’s Forests Due To Wildfires, It Will Alter The Food Chain
Lichen, an often overlooked organism, is having a hard time establishing itself in California burn areas after hot wildfires scorch the Sierra Nevada.
August 20, 2018
Farmers Protest California Water Plan Aimed To Save Salmon
Hundreds of California farmers rallied at the Capitol on Monday to protest state water officials' proposal to increase water flows through the lower San Joaquin River and three of its tributaries from February to June.
August 20, 2018
California Law To Ban Male Guard Pat-Downs Of Female Inmates
Male prison guards in California will be prohibited from pat-down searching incarcerated women and viewing them while they are not fully dressed under a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
August 20, 2018
California Lawmakers Eye Voluntary Tax To Pay For Central Valley Water Contamination
Customers would be able to opt-out of the tax, which critics say is unnecessary given state surpluses and money available from recent voter-approved water bonds.
August 20, 2018
Utah Firefighter Died After Retardant Drop On Mendocino Complex Fire
A firefighter died last week from falling tree debris after thousands of gallons of retardant were dropped on the area where he was helping battle the Mendocino Complex Fire.
California Recyclers Say They’re Hit Hard By China’s Tariffs — But Not All Are Impacted
Recyclers are struggling to figure out what to do with their scraps as China, their once-largest customer, placed a ban on nearly 25 types of imported waste at the beginning of the year.
August 20, 2018
Firefighters Continue Making Headway Against California Blazes
Steep, rugged terrain has slowed progress on most of the fires raging throughout the state, including the Ranch Fire. But by Sunday, officials said the Ferguson fire was fully contained.
August 19, 2018
Prop. 13 Could Be Partly Undone In 2020 — Here's What You Should Know
A possible 2020 ballot measure would mark the first time in decades that voters would have a chance to change a key provision in Proposition 13, the landmark 1978 ballot measure that placed stringent caps on California property taxes.
August 19, 2018
ICE Detains Man Driving His Wife To Hospital For Planned C-Section
A pregnant woman had to drive herself to the hospital and deliver her baby after U.S. immigration officials took her husband into custody because of an arrest warrant related to a homicide in Mexico.
August 18, 2018
Require Ethnic Studies To Graduate High School? California Inches Closer To The Idea.
This week the Legislature — which had been considering a bill to make California the first state to require ethnic studies for high school graduation — backed away from creating such a statewide mandate, settling on a pilot program instead.
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World
Second Overboard Case In Less Than 2 Months For Norwegian Cruise Lines
August 20, 2018
It is not clear how the woman went overboard from the Norwegian Cruise Star, but the Adriatic's warm water is credited with helping keep her alive for 10 hours until rescue arrived.
Pop Culture Happy Hour
The MTV VMAs Celebrate Camila Cabello And Cardi B, While Madonna Celebrates Madonna
August 20, 2018
Cabello won the night's two biggest prizes, while Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande gave splashy performances. And then there was Madonna, whose Aretha Franklin tribute went sideways,
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Michigan Health Director To Stand Trial For Involuntary Manslaughter In Flint Deaths
August 20, 2018
Michigan's state health department director Nick Lyon will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter tied to the Flint water crisis, Judge David Goggins ruled Monday.
World
Venezuelan Refugees Face Violence And Closed Borders As They Try To Flee
August 20, 2018
Over the weekend an angry mob attacked Venezuelan migrant camps in a Brazilian town near the border. Ecuador has declared a state of emergency, and closed its borders to those without passports.
Music News
The Eagles Have The Best-Selling Album Of All Time ... For Now
August 20, 2018
The Eagles' 1976 compilation album, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller for the title of best-selling album of all time.
World
Emus Swarm Town As Australia's Drought Worsens
August 20, 2018
The tough conditions are drying up huge swathes of land, leaving farmers struggling. Groups of thirsty emus recently showed up in an outback mining town looking for water.
Politics
Trump Calls ICE Opponents 'Big Loudmouths,' Praises Agents As 'Great Patriots'
August 20, 2018
At a White House ceremony, the president also asked an agent, Adrian Anzaldua, who discovered a tractor-trailer containing about 80 immigrants, to speak. "He speaks perfect English," Trump noted.
Business
Trump 'Not Thrilled' With Fed Chairman Over Interest Rate Hikes
August 20, 2018
It was the second time in a month that President Trump had taken aim at the Fed. In a Reuters interview, he also accused China and Europe of manipulating their currencies to gain leverage in trade.
World
iPad Battery Malfunction Leads To Apple Store Evacuation In Amsterdam
August 20, 2018
Local media said the battery exploded, releasing chemical fumes. Firefighters were called to the scene as a precautionary measure, and three employees were treated for respiratory issues.
Music News
An Afro-Surrealistic Worldview Looms Over This Year's Video Music Awards
August 20, 2018
From Childish Gambino's dystopian vision of America to The Carters' takeover of the Louvre, absurdity is the new black and it fuels the best music videos nominated this year.
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Insight: Valley Fever / Capitol Chat With Ben Adler / Chris Thile At The Mondavi Center / Element Brass Band Performs
We learn about Valley fever in Sacramento and beyond. Ben Adler joins us to talk about the bills the Legislature needs to wrap up before it adjourns. Donna Apidone helps us get to know musician Chris Thile. Element Brass Band performs.
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