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March 10, 2019
‘Common Sense Regulations’ Or ‘An Extended Middle Finger’—How Far Will California Go On Charter Schools?
The transparency mandate signed into law Tuesday is just the first in a flurry of bills aimed at curbing California charter schools.
March 9, 2019
California Raised Taxes To Pay Doctors For The Poor—And Is Still Waiting For Them
The tobacco-tax hike passed in 2016, but it's still unclear whether more medical providers will accept Medi-Cal, the state's health plan for low-income Californians.
Officials Say They May Be Unable To Get Rid Of UC Davis Professor Who Advocated Cops Should Die
UC Davis Chancellor Gary May and UC President Janet Napolitano say there may be nothing they can do about a professor who has publicly advocated for the death of police officers.
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March 8, 2019
US Disaster Agency Rejects $306M For Oroville Dam Repair
(AP) — The federal government has rejected $306 million in reimbursements for California's repair of damaged spillways on the nation's tallest dam, a state agency said Friday.
March 8, 2019
Study Finds One In Five Pieces Of US Seafood Could Be Mislabeled
The seafood you order at a restaurant or a market isn't always what the labels says. One in five samples of fish were mislabeled, according to a new study of 250 locations in 24 states by the conservation group Oceana.
Business Journal: Clark Protests Affect Businesses; Raley's To Start Building New South Land Park Store; Hotel Planned At Eastern Star Building
The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the region's latest business news.
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March 7, 2019
California’s Rainfall Totals Are Above Average Thanks To Latest Storms
Precipitation readings in the northern and southern Sierra Nevada jumped above the 50-year average, and the central Sierra’s are expected to do the same soon.
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March 7, 2019
Who’s Accountable For The Mass Arrests During Monday’s Stephon Clark Protest? The Boss Of Sacramento’s Police Chief Answers.
CapRadio's Bob Moffitt sat down with Howard Chan on Thursday to discuss the incident on Monday night, when police arrested 84 people at the end of a Stephon Clark demonstration in East Sacramento.
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Have Fatal Shootings By Police In California Dropped 40 Percent Since 2015?
In the midst of the calls for reform, are fatal police shootings actually on the decline in the state?
March 7, 2019
California Bill Would Seal 8 Million Criminal Convictions
(AP) — A Northern California lawmaker and district attorney announced Thursday a proposed law that would automatically clear some 8 million criminal convictions eligible for sealing but that remain public records.
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Exclusive: White House And Ivanka Trump Propose New Spending On Child Care
March 10, 2019
The president's budget is expected to propose drastic cuts to government programs. But NPR has learned it will also call for increased spending on child care, something Ivanka Trump has championed.
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How Much Difference Will Eli Lilly's Half-Price Insulin Make?
March 10, 2019
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Monday that it would offer a generic version of Humalog insulin, one of its best-selling medicines. The move could help blunt criticism about high prices.
Asia
Pakistan's Long Support For Militants Puts The Country In A Bind
March 10, 2019
Pakistan has long supported militants fighting to its east in India and to its west in Afghanistan. The country says it's cracking down on militants, but many critics are skeptical.
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Commentary: 4 Ways To Reduce Plastics And Other Single-Use Disposables In Your Kitchen
March 10, 2019
From sandwich bags to paper towels, food prep and storage is rife with products destined for the landfill. Here's how one food writer cut back on waste without sacrificing modern conveniences.
Politics
Exaggerating Voting Issues May Juice A Base — But It Also 'Undermines Our Democracy'
March 10, 2019
Misleading claims, particularly about voter fraud, have intensified ongoing debates about voting rights and election security. Some election experts say the rhetoric erodes voter confidence.
Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Flight Crashes, Killing More Than 150 On Board
March 10, 2019
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 was headed from Addis Ababa to Nairobi on a regularly scheduled flight when it lost contact with the tower minutes after takeoff.
Latin America
As Venezuela's Blackout Drags On, Protesters Fill The Streets Of Caracas
March 9, 2019
With some parts of Venezuela still experiencing power outages, opposition leader Juan Guaidó and President Nicolás Maduro held rival rallies in Caracas.
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Judge: Government Must Identify Thousands More Migrant Kids Separated From Parents
March 9, 2019
U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw's ruling expanded the number of families potentially eligible for relief under a class-action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
Music
Arthur Dubois Is A 72-Year-Old Grandfather — And A Newly Discovered Hip-Hop Artist
March 9, 2019
The Chicago native's beats went viral this week after videos of his trap music started circulating on social media.
World
EU Officials Move To Clarify Rules For U.S. Travelers After Erroneous 'Visa' Reports
March 9, 2019
Meant to increase security in Europe, the decision to implement a screening process was announced in 2018. But confusion arose after several media outlets labeled it a "visa."
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Insight Special Coverage: Sacramentans Speak Out At City Council Meeting After DA, AG Decline To File Charges Against Officers
CapRadio reporter Bob Moffitt reports on the Sacramento City Council meeting. McGeorge Prof. John Sims analyzes the First Amendment implications of arresting protesters on Monday night. Mayor Darrell Steinberg talks about the arrests.
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