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June 21, 2021
Yosemite National Park May Hike Camping Fees By October
Hikers and campers looking to explore Yosemite National Park might find that there could be a price increase this coming fall.
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‘Deeply Destroyed My Sense of Safety’: Sexual Assault Survivors Say Police Interactions Often A Second Trauma
Few sexual assault cases end in criminal charges or even arrests. The law enforcement process can cause survivors further trauma, but there are steps agencies can take to reduce harm.
June 20, 2021
Is California Still Facing An Eviction Tsunami When The Moratorium Ends?
CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic. She says the state could help renters facing eviction — if enough money gets to them in time.
June 20, 2021
California Fought For Obamacare And Won. What’s At Stake?
In a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.
June 20, 2021
You Have To Fight For The Vision: Wynton Marsalis Talks With Lara Downes
The musical polymath offers ideas on everything from Russian satellites and hip-hop, to Bach and football, and how they shape the musical education of America.
June 20, 2021
Los Angeles, Sacramento Announce Reparations Coalition On Juneteenth
Mayors, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, form reparations and equity coalition on new federal holiday to push for national reparations. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti also announces the formation of an advisory committee.
June 19, 2021
Songs For Freedom: A Juneteenth Playlist From Pianist Lara Downes
Music offers freedom. Freedom of expression — a way to rejoice and to mourn, to offer comfort, to call for change.
June 18, 2021
Despite The Heat, Few Take Advantage Of Sacramento Cooling Centers
Altogether, about 30 people showed up to city and county cooling facilities on the first two days of the heat wave. Advocates say more must be done to advertise the facilities and provide transportation.
California Launches Digital Vaccination Card
The system would allow immunized residents to have a virtual backup of their physical card. The technology that would allow businesses to scan and verify the digital cards is still being developed.
June 18, 2021
This Season’s ‘Invisibilia’ Podcast Looks At The City Of Stockton. We Spoke With Host Yowei Shaw.
Last November, Stockton’s high-profile mayor, Democrat Michael Tubbs, lost his re-election campaign. The upset came as a surprise to some — but not those who closely follow the online publication 209 Times.
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Sports
Carl Nassib Is The First Active NFL Player To Come Out As Gay
June 21, 2021
"I just want to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay," he said in an Instagram video. "I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest."
Politics
White House Says Democrats Might Revisit Filibuster Rules If Voting Rights Bill Fails
June 21, 2021
The controversial practice to stop a Senate proposal from being brought to a vote has caused some infighting among Democrats.
Environment
As Seagrass Habitats Decline, Florida Manatees Are Dying Of Starvation
June 21, 2021
The mammals were removed from the endangered species list in 2017, but algae blooms and overdevelopment have killed 46,000 acres of seagrass, leaving manatees without enough to eat.
Business
Prime Day Is Here. Watch Out For Fake Reviews
June 21, 2021
Amazon has struggled to crack down on fake reviews for years, though it has ramped up efforts to detect and prevent them.
World
A Russian Man Has Been Charged In The Death Of U.S. Student Catherine Serou
June 21, 2021
The 34-year-old student and former U.S. Marine went missing last week and was later found dead. Her mother says she received a text reading, "In a car with a stranger. I hope I'm not being abducted."
Sports
New Zealand Weightlifter Will Be The First Openly Trans Competitor At The Olympics
June 21, 2021
But her selection is not without controversy. Some argue that because Laurel Hubbard went through male puberty, she will have an unfair advantage over her competitors.
Deceptive Cadence
Julius Eastman, A Misunderstood Composer, Returns To The Light
June 21, 2021
A visionary who died young and alone in 1990, Eastman is making a slow but richly deserved comeback thanks to a curious younger generation. A new interpretation of his 1974 work Femenine is out now.
Middle East
What The Election Of A New Hard-Line President In Iran Means For The Nuclear Deal
June 21, 2021
The election of a cleric with allegiance to Iran's supreme leader will pose unique challenges for the Biden administration — most notably, when it comes to the Iran nuclear deal.
Law
The Supreme Court Sides With NCAA Athletes In A Narrow Ruling
June 21, 2021
The court ruled that NCAA rules are not reasonably necessary to distinguish between college and professional sports. Still, the ruling could be potentially transformative.
World
Sweden's Prime Minister Has Lost A Confidence Vote In Parliament
June 21, 2021
The loss for Stefan Lofven, Sweden's Social Democratic prime minister, comes amid a housing crisis and skyrocketing real estate prices that have made buying property increasingly hard.
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After The Assault Podcast Overview / Supply Chains Issues Across Country, California / COVID-19 Impact On Nature, Wildlife
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