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Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Testing For Migrants At The Southern Border
Republican lawmakers have claimed a large percentage of migrants at crowded southern border facilities are testing positive for COVID-19. PolitiFact California examined that and other claims in this week’s Can You Handle The Truth segment.
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How To Get A Vaccine Appointment In California, And Other Things To Know About The Vaccine
California is expanding vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and older starting April 15. Here’s the latest information on eligibility, availability and registering for appointments in California.
Celebrating Blue Note Records During Jazz Appreciation Month
Excellence in Jazz Host Andrew Mills takes a look at some stand-out tracks from the storied Jazz record label Blue Note as we honor a great American artform during the month of April.
April 14, 2021
Demonstrators Marched Through Downtown Sacramento To Protest Police Killing Of Daunte Wright
A significant law enforcement presence, which included officers from agencies outside the Sacramento region, declared the protest unlawful around 10 p.m. No protesters were arrested.
April 14, 2021
Last Summer, Nevada Lawmakers Promised More Criminal Justice Reform. Here Are Some Of The Bills They’re Considering
Following a special legislative session dealing with police reform, legislators promised they weren’t done. Here are some of the bills they’re considering in the 2021 regular session.
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April 14, 2021
New Classical Tracks: Pat Metheny Enters The World Of Classical Guitar
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny learned guitar the informal way, by ear, but he worked with classically trained musicians on his new album, 'Road to the Sun.'
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April 13, 2021
Almost Two Months Later, Child Care Providers Still Waiting For Relief Checks
It could be mid-May or later before some child care providers get state stipends promised to them as part of a coronavirus relief package. Providers worry they may not be able to hold out that long.
April 13, 2021
For Moms, Back To School Is Not Back To Normal
Women’s participation in the labor force hasn’t been this low since 1988.
April 13, 2021
New Meets Old As Sacramento History Museum Gains Social Media Fame
The Sacramento History Museum has become a surprise hit on TikTok, bringing their historical printing presses to a modern audience.
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Newsom Recall Organizers Oppose Bill To Let Future Recall Targets Access Signature Lists
SB 663 would allow the target of a recall to access names and addresses of voters who signed a petition to recall them. The bill author says it would help ensure voters were not misled, but others say it would inflate fears of retaliation.
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Investigations
Senators Urge Biden To Shut Down Guantánamo, Calling It A 'Symbol Of Lawlessness'
April 16, 2021
Two dozen U.S. senators sent a letter to the White House outlining steps to shutter the crumbling military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where many men have been held uncharged for nearly 20 years.
Law
Oath Keepers Member Is 1st To Plead Guilty In Capitol Riot Investigation
April 16, 2021
Jon Schaffer pleaded guilty to two charges — obstructing an official proceeding and entering restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon. He has agreed to fully cooperate with investigators.
Politics
White House Says It Will Keep Refugee Admissions At Same Levels Set By Trump
April 16, 2021
The Biden administration says it will keep the number of refugee admissions for fiscal year 2021 capped at 15,000. As a candidate, President Biden pledged to raise the number to 125,000.
America Reckons With Racial Injustice
Simon & Schuster Reverses, Won't Distribute Book By Officer In Breonna Taylor Raid
April 16, 2021
Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly is writing a book about the botched raid, during which he shot into Taylor's apartment after being wounded. Post Hill Press says it will move forward with its plans to publish.
Shots - Health News
Antibody Drugs For COVID-19 Are A Cumbersome Tool Against Surges
April 16, 2021
Drugs that can help keep COVID-19 patients out of the hospital are playing only a small role in Michigan, where the pandemic is accelerating. Logistical challenges are to blame.
Shots - Health News
Biden Administration To Spend $1.7 Billion To Track Spread Of Coronavirus Variants
April 16, 2021
With a more contagious variant now dominant in the U.S., the country's genomic surveillance capacity is getting a major boost.
Investigations
A 'Worst Nightmare' Cyberattack: The Untold Story Of The SolarWinds Hack
April 16, 2021
Russian hackers exploited gaps in U.S. defenses and spent months in government and corporate networks in one of the most effective cyber-espionage campaigns of all time. This is how they did it.
Science
How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030
April 16, 2021
Environmental groups and business leaders are pushing President Biden to cut U.S. emissions 50 percent by 2030. The question is: what kind of climate policies will work that fast?
Goats and Soda
Why South Africa Banned Booze — And What Happened Next
April 16, 2021
The hope was that if people weren't out drinking, they wouldn't be spreading the coronavirus. There were unforeseen benefits to the ban, which ended last month — and negative impacts as well.
Editors' Picks
Selena At 50: Preserving And Protecting A Precious Legacy
April 16, 2021
This week marks what would have been the 50th birthday of Selena, who died in 1995. Now, she's experiencing a remarkable revival. But has she ever really been that far from our thoughts or playlists?
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Merced County Health Director On Exiting Purple Tier / Tahoe Area Rent Crisis / Jazz Appreciation Month
Today on Insight, we're looking at Merced County moving to the red tier and why a backlog of COVID-19 tests delayed the county's reopening, the Tahoe area rent crisis, plus some music recommendations from CapRadio Jazz Host Andrew Mills.
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