A California Farmer Goes In Search Of A Successor
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April 24, 2019
Opponents Spar Over California Vaccine Exemption Bill
Hundreds of critics of mandatory vaccines were in Sacramento Wednesday opposing a California proposal to give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children can skip their shots before attending school.
April 24, 2019
California Lawmaker Wants To Buy Organic For School Meals
A bill that would put more organic food on school lunch trays in California is working its way through the Legislature. It would launch a $2 million pilot program to help a handful of school districts purchase organic foods from California growers.
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Sol Blume Music Festival Brings Miguel, Tierra Whack And Other New Soul, R&B And Hip-Hop Sounds To Sacramento
The ‘boutique’ gathering returns to downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza on Saturday, April 27.
April 24, 2019
Here’s How Many Measles Cases Have Been Reported In California This Year
There have been at least 37 reported cases of measles in California in 2019 as of April 24. Here’s what you need to know.
April 24, 2019
Diesel Locomotive Debuts At Stockton Railroad
The Omni 1050 locomotive is billed as the cleanest in the world.
April 24, 2019
California’s Seniors, By The Numbers
So just how old is California becoming? Think Florida.
Fighting Loneliness As A LGBT Senior In California
Older LGBT adults are more likely to be single and childless than heterosexual seniors. Advocates say more needs to be done for this group to help stave off loneliness.
April 24, 2019
Graying California: Two Portraits Of How The Golden State Is Dealing With Its Aging Population
CapRadio’s healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola and food and sustainability reporter Julia Mitric talk about their stories in the Graying California series. They profile pianist Cliff Shockney and farming couple Alan Haight and Jo McProud
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April 24, 2019
What To Know About The Ethics And Science Of DNA Testing
UC Davis Professors Graham Coop and Meaghan O’Keefe preview their public lecture on the promises, pitfalls and social risks of DNA testing.
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April 24, 2019
'The Risk Of Us' Novel Explores Becoming A Foster Parent
“The Risk of Us” is Rachel Howard’s debut novel. It’s about a couple who fosters a child with the goal of adopting her. But along with the joys, there are significant bumps along the way, leading the couple of have to make a pivotal decision.
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Arts & Life
Tony-Award Winning Playwright Mark Medoff Dies At Age 79
April 24, 2019
Medoff is best known for Children of a Lesser God, a play about a young deaf woman's romance with her speech teacher.
Health
CDC Reports Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak Since Year 2000
April 24, 2019
There are 695 cases in 22 states. HHS Secretary Alex Azar said the spike was "avoidable" and he called measles vaccines "among the most extensively studied medical products we have."
Law
NRA Sues Over LA Law Requiring Contractors To Disclose Ties To The Gun Rights Group
April 24, 2019
Los Angeles wants to know whether city contractors also do business with the NRA. An attorney for the gun rights group calls it "McCarthyism."
Business
Facebook Could Face Up To $5 Billion Fine For Privacy Violations
April 24, 2019
Facebook reported strong profits on Wednesday but also revealed it is setting aside $3 billion to pay a penalty to regulators for violating users' privacy.
World
Global Effort Begins To Stop Social Media From Spreading Terrorism
April 24, 2019
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a "centerpiece" for terrorist outreach, an expert says.
Author Interviews
Christopher Columbus' Son Had An Enormous Library. Its Catalog Was Just Found
April 24, 2019
In the 16th century, Hernando Colón assembled one of the greatest print-media collections the world had ever known. For centuries, its reference book was missing — until it turned up in Denmark.
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Rental Vouchers for L.A.'s Homeless Provide Short-Term Fix For Long-Term Problem
April 24, 2019
Los Angeles has a large and growing homeless population. A program called rapid rehousing gets people into homes quickly. But it isn't a long-term fix to the region's larger housing crisis.
Politics
Democratic Candidates Pressed On Priorities By Women Of Color
April 24, 2019
The first-ever She The People forum is organized around questions from female voters of color, with 2020 presidential candidates being reminded what a big role they play in the Democratic Party.
New Music
Kevin Abstract Dwells On A Past Love On 'Peach'
April 24, 2019
The leader of hip-hop boy band BROCKHAMPTON releases his latest song "Peach" in preparation for his album, ARIZONA baby.
Science
Scientists Explain A Common Fight In Basketball
April 24, 2019
Are players just pretending to be so certain the ball is out on their opponent? Or could there be a difference in how they experience the event that has them pointing a finger at the other player?
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