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As Doctor Debate With NRA Flares, New Study Sheds Light On California Background Check Policy
About a quarter of all civilian-owned firearms in California were purchased without a background check, according to a new report out of UC Davis. It’s the latest in a body of scientific research that has angered gun rights advocates.
All-Star Local Lineup Gives Life To Sacramento Theatre Company's 'Steel Magnolias'
Critic Jeff Hudson says the Sacramento Theatre Company's production of the original theatrical script of “Steel Magnolias” holds up better than the more commercial 1989 Hollywood film.
November 16, 2018
'What Took A Lifetime To Accumulate ... Was Incinerated In Minutes'
For those who have survived the deadly fires in Northern and Southern California, the escape was just the beginning. Now they face the daunting task of rebuilding the lives they made.
Examining Jerry Brown’s Veto Of California Wildfire Legislation And The Criticism Of It
As deadly wildfires burned across California, a flurry of social media and blog posts called into question Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of a wildfire management bill two years ago.
Business Journal: Poor Air Likely Affecting Businesses, New Plans For Tallest Building, Sacramento Nixes Verizon Kiosks, Pot Shop Owners Look To Expand In El Dorado County
Restaurants, shops and other retailers will likely see a drop in business this week as people stay home to avoid breathing smokey air from the Camp Fire. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has more on that story and other business news.
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November 15, 2018
Democrat Porter Flips GOP House Seat In Southern California
(AP) — Democrat Katie Porter captured a Republican-held U.S. House seat Thursday in the heart of what once was Southern California's Reagan country, extending a rout of the state's GOP House delegation that might not be over.
November 15, 2018
There Are Now 631 Names On The 'Dynamic List' Of Those Unaccounted For After The Camp Wildfire, Sheriff Says
The Nov. 8 fire killed 63 people, destroyed 9,700 homes and displaced 52,000 people in the town of Paradise.
November 15, 2018
President Trump To Visit California Saturday To Meet With Wildfire Victims
(AP) — President Donald Trump will travel to California on Saturday to meet with victims of the deadly wildfires that have scorched the state.
November 15, 2018
Faith Whitmore: Grace and Forgiveness
As a young pastor, Faith Whitmore was assigned to a congregation in a small California foothill town. The locals told her they didn’t want a young single woman to lead them.
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Confused About Whether Or Not To Wear A Breathing Mask? You're Not Alone
Smoke from the Camp Fire in Butte County continues to linger over Sacramento, but there's been debate about free breathing masks being given out by the city. Experts say they won’t be harmful to most people, but aren’t necessary, either.
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Woman Qualifies For Special Forces Training, Could Be The First Female Green Beret
November 16, 2018
The Army opened special operations jobs to women in 2016 but only one has passed the first stage, a 24-day program designed to push soldiers to the brink of mental and physical exhaustion.
Animals
VIDEO: We Hope Your Day Is As Great As This Snow-Loving Panda's
November 16, 2018
The giant panda named Bei Bei at Smithsonian's National Zoo somersaults down a snow-covered hill. He climbs trees and dangles from branches. He luxuriates on a snow-dusted bed of bamboo.
National
Federal Investigators Pinpoint What Caused String Of Gas Explosions In Mass.
November 16, 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board says a natural gas company engineer made a major mistake in developing construction plans, resulting in a disastrous chain reaction.
Education
Texas Students Will Soon Learn Slavery Played A Central Role In The Civil War
November 16, 2018
The state's previous social studies standards listed three causes for the Civil War: sectionalism, states' rights and slavery, in that order.
Business
Jennie-O Recalls Ground Turkey Following One Case Of Illness From Salmonella
November 16, 2018
Over 45 tons of meat could potentially harbor the food-borne illness, the USDA said. More recalls from other companies could follow, as the government tracks a widespread outbreak of the same strain.
Politics
Georgia's Stacey Abrams Admits Defeat, Says Kemp Used 'Deliberate' Suppression To Win
November 16, 2018
Republican Brian Kemp will be the next governor of Georgia, with Democrat Stacey Abrams bowing out Friday afternoon. She promised a "major federal lawsuit" against the state over voting practices.
Goats and Soda
Sleeping Sickness Can Drive You Mad. But Treatment Is Now Easier Than Ever
November 16, 2018
The disease is hard to diagnose. And stage 2 patients have faced a week of infusions that can cause additional suffering. Now there's a new option.
National
Supreme Court To Weigh In On Dispute Over Census Citizenship Question Evidence
November 16, 2018
The justices will hear arguments over whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross can be questioned under oath for the lawsuits over the controversial citizenship question he added to the 2020 census.
Movie Interviews
'Authenticity Is My Rebellion': Viola Davis On 'Widows,' Steve McQueen And Legacy
November 16, 2018
The only black actor to have won an Emmy, a Tony and an Oscar stars as a grieving wife turned professional criminal in a new heist thriller. "I approached her like a real woman," she says.
Music Interviews
'LillyAnna' Gives Teddy Geiger Space To Express Herself
November 16, 2018
The singer-songwriter talks about coming out as transgender and releasing a new album under the moniker teddy <3 about her transition journey.
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Insight: Camp Wildfire Update / Can Prescribed Burns Prevent Fires? / Jazz Sound Advice / Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds
An update on the Butte County housing crisis precipitated by the Camp widlfire. CapRadio's Ezra David Romero explores whether prescribed burns can help prevent wildfires. New jazz on Sound Advice. Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds share new album.
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