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August 17, 2019
Can California Put Cars In The Rear-View Mirror?
Lawmakers are nudging motorists into ride-sharing, public transit and housing that enables both.
Chance Meeting Leads To New Sounds For STRQ x Camilla
The Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet has been one type of band since 2016 but in the last few months, a single alteration has changed its sound significantly. Nick Brunner host of CapRadio's Hey, Listen! tells us how.
August 16, 2019
California Leads Latest Lawsuit Over Trump Immigration Rule
(AP) — California and three other states filed a court challenge on Friday to new Trump administration rules blocking green cards for any immigrants who use public assistance.
Business Journal: Discount Stores Coming To Sacramento; Economic Forecast; Rent Control Measure Passes
Philadelphia-based discount retail chain Five Below is entering the Sacramento area with its first store. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story, and more business news.
Proposition 13 Battle Gets New Momentum For November 2020 Ballot
One of the most expensive political fights in California history could be headed for the November 2020 ballot: a property tax increase that could raise $10 billion a year for schools, community colleges and local governments.
August 15, 2019
Pregnant Or Trying? Here’s How To Get The Most Out Of California’s New Paid Family Leave Law
California recently approved a longer paid family leave. Here's how that's going to work.
August 15, 2019
Work To Begin On New I-5 Interchange Aimed At Boosting Development Near Sacramento Airport
Sacramento County hopes a new interchange near the international airport will spur economic development worth billions of dollars — but there will be road closures during the major construction, which begins this week.
August 15, 2019
Report: PG&E Failed To Deal With Some Trees Near Power Lines
(AP) — PG&E failed to clear away thousands of trees that posed a threat to power lines, according to a report from a court-appointed monitor that was made public Wednesday.
TahoeLandEpisode 2
August 15, 2019
The Shrimp Problem
Invasive shrimp are threatening Lake Tahoe’s iconic clarity. But removing them might keep Tahoe blue — and it also could be a solution for other communities grappling with climate change.
Could California Efforts To Maintain Obama-era Environmental Rules, Enact Rent Caps Succeed This Year? State Senate Leader Is Optimistic.
California Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins spoke with CapRadio about her proposal to put Obama-era environmental rules into state law, plus the possibility of action at the Capitol on tenant protections and new rules for gig economy workers.
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Pa. Workers Forced To Choose Between Watching Trump, No Pay Or Using Paid Time Off
August 17, 2019
A memo instructed workers at a Pennsylvania plant to show up at 7 a.m., scan their ID cards and stand for hours through lunch in order to watch a speech by the president.
Animals
Marium, The Dugong That Charmed Thailand, Dies After Ingesting Plastic
August 17, 2019
Marium became an internet hit as people marveled over videos of her being cared for by scientists in Thailand. An autopsy revealed plastic pieces in her intestines.
Music Interviews
The Jonas Brothers Re-Capture The 'Magic Missing' By Putting Family First
August 17, 2019
The Jonas Brothers chat with NPR's Michel Martin about gaining fame young, taking time off and getting back together for the band's latest album, Happiness Begins.
National
U.S. Attorney Slams Philadelphia DA Over 'Culture Of Disrespect For Law Enforcement'
August 17, 2019
Larry Krasner, considered one of the country's most progressive district attorneys, has left U.S. Attorney William McSwain "fed up."
National
El Paso Shooting: Hundreds Of Strangers Come To Mourn With Widower At Wife's Funeral
August 17, 2019
"Never had so much love in my life," Antonio Basco said Friday as countless people, whom he had never met, showered him with hugs, blessings and support.
Simon Says
Opinion: Hong Kong Protesters Might Bother Tourists, Or Pierce Their Conscience
August 17, 2019
The Hong Kong protesters are appealing to U.S. authorities and to international travelers as they press their government to keep its distance from Beijing.
Technology
How One Mom Talks To Her Sons About Hate On The Internet
August 17, 2019
White teenage boys are being exposed via social media to groups peddling hate. Writer Joanna Schroeder explains how she protects her kids from the extremist propaganda they encounter online.
StoryCorps
Their 'Tough' Mom Was Also The Navy's 1st Asian American Woman Officer
August 17, 2019
Susan Ahn Cuddy didn't fit the 1950s housewife mold. For one, she was an expert in air combat tactics. It wasn't until after her death in 2015 that her kids understood the full extent of her legacy.
Shots - Health News
Netflix Curbs Tobacco Use Onscreen, But Not Pot. What's Up With That?
August 17, 2019
TV networks have standards that minimize tobacco use on shows, and Netflix now does, too. But streaming companies lack public policies about smoking cannabis onscreen, and doctors say that hurts kids.
Goats and Soda
PHOTOS: 'African Spirits,' From A Guy On A Bike To Cardi B
August 17, 2019
The images at an exhibit at the Yossi Milo Gallery in New York are infused with the spirit of African identity.
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On Insight today, Dissect podcast producer Cole Cuchna talks about his podcast, in which he's taken a deep look into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West.
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