California Is 1 Of Only 8 States Without A System To Track Students from Pre-K To The Workforce. Why?
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December 8, 2018
Jerry Brown’s Last Stand On Pension Reform
The California Supreme Court is weighing a key legal precedent that could restore the generous pension formulas Brown worked so hard to tighten.
December 8, 2018
New California School Dashboard Paints A Colorful Picture—In Which One In Three School Districts Needs Help
The dashboard aims to offer a more holistic assessment of public school performance.
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December 7, 2018
Regulators: Pot Deliveries Can Be Made Throughout California, Even Cities That Ban Cannabis
(AP) — California regulators on Friday said marijuana deliveries can be made anywhere in the state, even in locales that ban cannabis.
December 7, 2018
11 Sacramento Priests Included As Jesuit Provinces Release 153 Names Of Accused Abusers
(AP) — Eleven former Sacramento priests were included in a list of more than 150 priests and other ministry leaders who were found to have "credible allegations" of sexual abuse made against them dating to the 1950s released Friday.
Here Are Your Classical Music Grammy Nominees For 2019
Grammy nominations were announced Friday morning, but you're probably not hearing much about the classical nominees. We've decided to help you find them a little bit more easily.
December 7, 2018
A Century Later, An Illuminated Eulogy For A Jazz Pioneer
Pianist Jason Moran calls James Reese Europe "basically the 'big bang' of jazz." Moran's tribute to the composer and WWI "Hellfighter" pulls his contributions to the genre out of history.
December 7, 2018
Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile Among Top Nominees For 2019 Grammys
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae and "Black Panther."
December 7, 2018
Misner & Smith Performing At Capital Stage This Weekend
We revisit Misner & Smith’s latest record “Headwaters” on Insight Music before their special performance at Capital Stage this weekend.
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December 7, 2018
Sacramento Nonprofit Working To Provide Affordable Prepared Meals
Construction is underway on a new kitchen at the Pannell Center Pool in Meadowview. The construction will make way for Fresher Sacramento, a nonprofit dedicated to providing nutritious and affordable prepared meals.
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December 7, 2018
Sacramento's Hope Cooperative Launches New Program For Homeless Youth
Next week, the Hope Cooperative is launching "Possibilities," a new program for transition-age, homeless youth in Sacramento.
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National
Not Time To 'See The Winter Wonderland': N.C. Governor Says To Stay Off Roads
December 9, 2018
Up to a foot of snow is expected to fall across the southern Appalachians and nearby foothills in North Carolina and Virginia through Sunday night.
Animals
Origins Of The Top Dog Names Of 2018: Pop Culture, Brunch, And Baby Names
December 9, 2018
The most popular dog names of 2018 say a lot about our world and what we're watching. Increasingly, dogs are getting human names, but is that really a surprise since they're part of the family?
Shots - Health News
For One Rural Community, Fighting Addiction Started With Recruiting The Right Doctor
December 9, 2018
While opioids get all the attention, rural communities struggle with substances like meth and alcohol too. One clinic is building up capacity to treat all of them, using both medicine and counseling.
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How A Shorter Sea Ice Season Is Changing Life In The Arctic
December 9, 2018
Climate change is so dramatic in northern Alaska that the effects on hunting and erosion are very real to people who've lived their whole lives there.
National
Annoyed Baltimore Drivers Want City To Crack Down On 'Squeegee Kids'
December 9, 2018
An estimated 100 kids in Baltimore scrub car windshields for quick cash. It is not strictly legal, and many drivers wish the city would crack down on the practice.
National Security
All The Criminal Charges To Emerge So Far From Robert Mueller's Investigation
December 9, 2018
President Trump has called the Russia investigation a "witch hunt," but more than 30 people have been charged. Many of those who've been accused, however, may never go to trial.
Politics
'Absolutely Brutal': Why White House Runs Aren't For Everyone
December 9, 2018
Deval Patrick passed on running for president this week, saying the campaign process is too "cruel." He's right — there are a lot of downsides to running for president.
Fine Art
The Man Making Art From Government Surveillance
December 9, 2018
Trevor Paglen thinks about being monitored by things you can't see: secret military bases, tapped cables, spy satellites. So he just sent a work of art into space.
Science
China Launches Probe Bound For A Historic Exploration Of The Far Side Of The Moon
December 8, 2018
Others have explored the far side of the moon from afar, but Chinese researchers are hoping a soft landing on the dark side of the lunar surface will allow for more detailed study.
Music Interviews
'It's A Learning Curve': Alessia Cara On Growing Up, The Grammys And More
December 8, 2018
The Canadian singer-songwriter took home the Grammy Award for best new artist in 2018. Now she's back with her sophomore album, The Pains of Growing.
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Insight: Keys To The House / Hope Cooperative / Fresher Sacramento / Misner & Smith
We look at California's seven flipped House seats. The Hope Cooperative tells us about their new program for homeless youth. Fresher Sacramento explains their new program to bring nutritious food to Meadowview. Misner & Smith perform.
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