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July 10, 2020
To Confront COVID-19 Budget Crisis, Nevada Legislators Consider Cuts While Advocates Call For Reform
State lawmakers meet for a special session to address $1.2 billion in budget shortfalls, reviewing deep cuts to state services. But advocates and community members urge revenue raising and police reform.
July 10, 2020
California To Release Thousands Of Inmates Early As Coronavirus Rips Through Prison System
The state corrections department announced roughly 8,000 nonviolent offenders could gain early release in the coming weeks under guidelines approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The More Electric Uber And Lyft Cars There Are The More The Climate Benefits, Researchers Suggest
If an electric car is used for ride-hailing services it could have three times the climate benefits of a personally owned electric car. That’s because these cars are really efficient, among other reasons UC Davis researchers recently found.
Business Journal: Federal COVID-19 Relief Program Boosts Some Sacramento Companies
New numbers show how much help Sacramento area businesses are getting from the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government's biggest initiative to assist small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sacramento Communities Already Struggling To Access Testing Say Temporary County Site Closures Were 'A Heavy Blow'
Sacramento community organizations worry the gap in COVID-19 testing availability this week, and the ongoing closure of one walk-up site, will exacerbate an already dire need for testing in underserved communities.
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Newsom Says CalFire ‘Up To The Task’ For Fire Season, As State Reports Record Coronavirus Deaths
Newsom says funding for new personnel and helicopters will help, while fire officials say there will be new safety measures during evacuations due to COVID-19. The news comes as California reported its deadliest day during the pandemic.
July 9, 2020
Pets In Need Delivers Medical Aid To Stockton Animals
Pets in Need operates out of a 38-foot RV and offers free veterinary care mostly aimed at homeless people.
Fresno Nurse Died Of COVID-19 As Coronavirus Safety Complaints Piled Up Against Kaiser
The California Nurses Association says Kaiser Permanente bears responsibility for the death of a nurse in Fresno after failing to provide adequate protective equipment. Kaiser denies this, claiming it has provided necessary protective gear.
July 9, 2020
UC Will Sue Trump Administration Over New International Student Visa Rules
The lawsuit challenges new visa guidelines that would force international students to leave the United States if they are enrolled in a college or academic program that only offers courses online.
July 8, 2020
California Attorney General Releases Second Report On Sacramento Police Use Of Force Policies
Attorney General Xavier Becerra released his second round of recommendations for improvements to the Sacramento Police Department’s use of force policies.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
As Kenya Keeps Schools Shut, Teen Pregnancies Are Rising
July 11, 2020
The country's schools are closed until January as the coronavirus surges. Meanwhile, officials say there's an increase in underage expecting mothers.
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Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State?
July 11, 2020
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
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Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
July 11, 2020
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
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Kids Feel Pandemic Stress Too. Here's How To Help Them Thrive
July 11, 2020
For children, the distress shows itself in difficult moods, stomachaches or even regression to behaviors from earlier childhood. Here are seven ideas to help anxious kids feel better.
Analysis
Hamilton, In Fiction And History, Is Key To Understanding The Electoral College
July 11, 2020
When the Supreme Court ruled this week on "faithless electors," Alexander Hamilton's name appeared five times. But the story is a little more complicated than that told by the Broadway show.
KCUR-FM | Sports
The Racial Justice Reckoning Over Sports Team Names Is Spreading
July 11, 2020
In the wake of George Floyd's killing, Confederate monuments have fallen, food companies have scrubbed racist imagery from labels, and now, pro sports teams names are under fresh review.
Pop Culture Happy Hour
Kick Back With 'Palm Springs,' A Witty Romcom About Fighting Despair
July 11, 2020
The romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti finds two people connecting at a wedding and getting a lot more than they bargained for.
Law
A Powerful Chief And Unexpected Splits: 6 Takeaways From The Supreme Court Term
July 11, 2020
From abortion to religion and immigration, the recent court term featured just about every flashpoint in American law. Here are the highlights, including the influence of Chief Justice John Roberts.
Book Reviews
You Know How 'Survivor Song' Will End. It's Still Horrifying.
July 11, 2020
Paul Tremblay's new novel, about a viral outbreak that locks down New England, hits close to home. Taking place over just a few hours, it's both a zombie horror tale and a focused, personal drama.
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Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself If The Coronavirus Can Linger In The Air?
July 11, 2020
Researchers say airborne transmission is possible, especially in cramped indoor settings, but it's unclear how much it contributes to the spread. Here's how to lower your risks, just in case.
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Flattening Coronavirus Curve Amid Case Spikes / Sacramento Police Reform, COVID-19 Outlook / Insight Host Beth Ruyak Says Goodbye On Final Show
Today on Insight, how California is trying to flatten the coronavirus curve. We check with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg on COVID-19 updates for the capital city and more, and saying goodbye from host Beth Ruyak.
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