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April 10, 2021
A Melting Pot Of Traditions: Regina Carter Talks With Lara Downes
The genre-disrupting violinist talks about the problem with labeling music and the importance of being a role model for young women.
April 10, 2021
Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far
One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
April 10, 2021
Supreme Court Rules For Worshippers And Against California COVID Restrictions
The court's unsigned order came on a 5-4 vote, preventing the state from enforcing a rule that limits at-home gatherings to no more than three households.
April 9, 2021
Nevada Lawmakers Buck National Trend, Seek Expanded Voter Access
The state’s Democrat majority is looking to adopt universal mail balloting.
California State Of MindEpisode 20
April 9, 2021
California Tries for a Homerun on Reopening; Whiffs on Legislation to Solve Nursing Home Problems
More than 9,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19 in California. But problems existed long before the pandemic. We’ll hear the results of a CalMatters investigation. Plus, the state plans to reopen as baseball welcomes fans back.
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April 8, 2021
Photos: What In-Person Classes Look Like In The Sacramento Region
CapRadio Visual Journalist Andrew Nixon visited three Sacramento-area schools Thursday to get a sense of what the new experience will be like for students and teachers as they return to in-person classes.
California Lawmakers, Newsom Agree On $536-Million Wildfire Prevention Plan
The money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes.
Homebound Californians Still Lack Options To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
People in need of in-home care have been near the top of the eligibility list since early in the vaccine roll-out. But there are likely still thousands of people unable to leave their homes trying to figure out how to access the shot.
April 8, 2021
Vaccine Passports In California? Answers To Your Questions
California has no plans to administer a passport. But the state is sending mixed messages to businesses about the need to verify that people at large events are vaccinated.
April 7, 2021
Photos: Sacramento River Cats Welcome Fans Back For First Time Since 2019
Around 528 socially-distanced fans came out for a scrimmage between the alternate site squads for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. It was the first game at the park since Sept. 11, 2019.
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National
In Coney Island, The Wonder Wheel Spins Again
April 10, 2021
After a year of being shut down due to the pandemic, Coney Island's amusement parks have reopened — at a third of their normal capacity. But business owners are glad to see the parks come alive again.
Europe
U.K. Military Gun Salutes Honor Prince Philip A Day After His Death
April 10, 2021
The United Kingdom morns the loss of Philip, who died Friday at the age of 99, with salutes in the capitals of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A small funeral is set for April 17.
World
50 Years Later, The Legacy Of U.S.-China 'Pingpong Diplomacy' Faces Challenges
April 10, 2021
April 10 marks the 50th anniversary of when U.S. table tennis players first visited China in a diplomatic breakthrough. But today, the political winds have shifted — in both countries.
Politics
Biden Wants New Ban On Assault-Style Weapons. What Lessons Were Learned From The '90s?
April 10, 2021
Advocates face steep odds getting a new ban through Congress. If they can succeed, they hope to avoid a repeat of past mistakes that left the original law open to loopholes.
Simon Says
Opinion: Remembering The Late Comedy Writer Anne Beatts
April 10, 2021
NPR's Scott Simon remembers comedy writer Anne Beatts, who died this week at the age of 74. She worked in male-dominated writers' rooms at Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon magazine.
Business
Heinz Promises To Catch Up To Americans' Demand Amid Ketchup Packet Shortage
April 10, 2021
The pandemic is causing another new, yet uniquely American, shortage — ketchup. Heinz says it has to up its production by 25% to meet the demand for the popular condiment.
Law
Who Are The Oath Keepers? Militia Group, Founder Scrutinized In Capitol Riot Probe
April 10, 2021
Stewart Rhodes founded the militia in 2009. Now it's one of the largest extremist anti-government groups in the country, and a focus of the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Politics
Recent Attacks On The Capitol Have Reignited Debate Over Security And Fencing
April 10, 2021
Lawmakers worked in their districts over the last two weeks but the Capitol was marred by another deadly attack on April 2, reigniting the debate over security and the need for fencing on the campus.
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Heart Disease Is Still A Killer. Here's How To Reverse It
April 10, 2021
The pandemic has made it harder to exercise and easier to gain weight and delay routine checkups, bad habits that can prime your body for heart disease. These tips can help you get back on track.
Science
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Was Top Carnivorous Predator In Argentina
April 10, 2021
The dinosaur named Llukalkan aliocranianus was a predator with a menacing appearance and the ability to strike fear in its prey. Paleontologists said it roamed the Earth nearly 80 million years ago.
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Back-To-School COVID-19 Safety / San Francisco Giants Attendance Requirements / Impact Of New CDC Guidelines On Travel / New Sac Science Center
Today on Insight, we're looking at back-to-school COVID-19 safety, the San Francisco Giants' safety protocols for attending a game, the impact of new CDC guidelines on travel and a new Sacramento Science Center.
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