California Launches New Effort To Fight Election Disinformation
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September 19, 2018
Fresno, Stockton Airports Awarded Grants For Improvements
Stockton Airport Deputy Director Ronald Elliott says the money will be used to extend the taxiway and expand the airport terminal apron in hopes of attracting more commercial passenger service.
September 19, 2018
Rev. Al Sharpton, Family Of Stephon Clark Renew Call For 'Justice' Six Months After Clark’s Death
At a press conference in Sacramento on Wednesday, Rev. Al Sharpton called on state and local officials to expedite the investigation into the death of Stephon Clark, who was shot by two Sacramento police officers in March.
New Law Makes Doctors On Probation For Misconduct Tell Patients
The categories of misconduct subject to the new law include sexual misconduct with a patient, a criminal conviction involving harm to a patient, and drug abuse that could affect a patient.
September 19, 2018
Mendocino Complex Fire, Biggest Wildfire On Record In California, Is Fully Contained
The U.S. Forest Service says the Mendocino Complex Fire — the largest wildfire on record in California — is 100 percent contained.
September 19, 2018
Photos: Black Lives Matter, Law Enforcement Supporters Demonstrate At Police Convention In Sacramento
On the six-month anniversary of the police shooting of Stephon Clark, Black Lives Matter protesters and law enforcement supporters demonstrated outside a police convention in downtown Sacramento.
September 19, 2018
GLOBAL LOCAL Brings Music And Culture Popup To A Parking Garage
Sol Collective’s GLOBAL LOCAL is returning this Saturday to Arden Fair’s parking garage, featuring food, art and music in a cross cultural celebration.
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September 19, 2018
Dissect Podcast Wraps Up Season On Frank Ocean, Looks Ahead To Lauryn Hill
Dissect podcast season three is winding down on the Spotify original podcast channel. Cole Cuchna breaks down the biographical and musical story behind Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" and "Blonde," and the long wait between both albums.
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September 19, 2018
Grading California’s Schools
Researchers published a massive report on the state of California’s educational system, compiling the work of dozens of experts in 36 studies that analyze everything from charter school oversight to teacher pensions.
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September 19, 2018
California Farmers Face Labor Shortages
Ranch owners are struggling to find workers to harvest their crops across the state, but automation to replace them is lagging behind. CapRadio reporter Nadine Sebai explains what lies behind the shortfall.
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Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones Talks About Convention Center Demonstrations, Body Cameras
Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones talked to CapRadio’s Bob Moffitt about why he called for law enforcement supporters to show up at a Black Lives Matter protest and why his deputies don’t wear body cameras.
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The Keepers
'Savior Of Film,' Henri Langlois, Began Extensive Cinema Archive In His Bathtub
September 20, 2018
One of the most important figures in the history of filmmaking never made a film. Langlois created the Cinémathèque Française, where he preserved and exhibited movies from many countries and eras.
History
Anita Hill's Challenge To Clarence Thomas: A Tale Of 2 Lives And 3 Elections
September 20, 2018
The electoral connection was critical throughout the Thomas nomination process. Two elections that took place in the 1980s were not only preludes but determinants of the drama that would unfold.
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Why Aren't More Women In Office? Even Within Parties, There's Big Disagreement
September 20, 2018
A new poll finds that men and women — particularly within the Republican party — differ greatly on why more women haven't been elected to office, or even whether there are enough women in office.
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First Listen: Loretta Lynn, 'Wouldn't It Be Great'
September 20, 2018
Loretta Lynn draws on her back story with a mixture of saltiness, sentimentality and wit that gives it heart and resonance.
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Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'I Will Vote No On Judge Kavanaugh'
September 20, 2018
The Missouri Democrat, facing a tough re-election battle, says her decision is not based on recent allegations of sexual misconduct against the nominee, but on other issues.
National
Former Chicago Police Commander Accused Of Torture Dies At 70
September 19, 2018
Suspects told horrifying stories about being beaten, electro-shocked or suffocated by Jon Burge and his men to elicit confessions.
Art & Design
Architect Robert Venturi Dies At 93
September 19, 2018
A giant of postmodern architecture, he said he rejected unity, consistency and clarity: "All of those things made ... not for beautiful purity — but dead purity."
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31 Percent Of U.S. Households Have Trouble Paying Energy Bills
September 19, 2018
A report released Wednesday by the Energy Information Administration announced that African Americans, Hispanics and people with children were most impacted.
The Salt
Yogurt May Not Be So Healthy If It's Pumped Full Of Sugar
September 19, 2018
A study of some 900 yogurts sold in supermarkets in the U.K. found a shocking amount of sugar is hiding in this so-called healthy food, particularly in organic yogurts.
Law
3D Gun Printing Company Founder Accused Of Sexual Assault Of A Minor
September 19, 2018
Cody Wilson was charged with the second-degree felony in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. Police say the 30-year-old was last known to be in Taiwan but missed a scheduled flight back to the U.S.
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Insight: Farm Labor Shortage / Grading California Schools / Dissect Podcast / GLOBAL LOCAL Returns To Sacramento
CapRadio's Nadine Sebai tells us about why many California farmers are struggling to find workers. We look at a new report on California's schools. Dissect Podcast creator Cole Cuchna takes a look at Frank Ocean. GLOBAL LOCAL returns to Sacramento.
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