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September 15, 2021
Caldor Fire Updates: Fire Officials Hope To Lift More Evacuations Thursday
Here are the latest updates on conditions, evacuations and closures for the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County.
September 15, 2021
Full Speed Ahead On Overhauling California Recalls
The day after Gov. Newsom easily defeats the recall, Democrats start a push to make recalls more difficult.
September 15, 2021
Carolyn Surrick And Ronn McFarlane Make Music For The First Time
Carolyn Surrick and Ronn McFarlane are both performers of early music. With so much in common, it is a surprise that they never worked together, until now. Their new album, ‘Fermi’s Paradox,’ is the result of their collaboration.
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September 15, 2021
Meet Neffy, The Winner Of The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest
After thousands of entries, the Tiny Desk Contest judges have landed on this year's winner.
California Recall Election Results: Gov. Gavin Newsom Defeats Effort To Remove Him From Office
The polls have closed in the Golden State and the Associated Press says a majority of Californians will vote ‘no’ on the recall.
California Recall: What Sacramento Region Voters Said Was Important As They Cast Their Ballots
Voters across the Sacramento region shared their thoughts as they went to drop off ballots or cast their vote in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election.
Recall Election In Photos: Sacramento Voters Cast Their Ballots
On Sept. 14, voters around the Sacramento region and California voted on whether or not to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.
No, California Does Not Have 1.8 Million Ineligible Voters
An elections watchdog group Elections Integrity Project California falsely claimed that the Golden State has 1.8 million ineligible registered voters.
September 14, 2021
A Tahoe Ski Resort Ditches Its Name, Saying It's Racist And Sexist
Squaw Valley hosted an Olympics, but it now has a new name. "It's a term that was inflicted upon us by somebody else and we don't agree with it," an official of the Washoe Tribe says.
Sacramento Supervisors Approve Resolution Denouncing COVID-19 Misinformation
A Sacramento County Board of Supervisors resolution denouncing COVID-19 misinformation puts one of its members on the hot seat. The resolution states that misinformation poses a threat to the health of Sacramento County residents.
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Food
For 200 Years, Chiles En Nogada Has Been An Iconic, And Patriotic, Mexican Meal
September 16, 2021
In celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, many people will eat the green, white and red dish of stuffed and smothered peppers. Noted chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich is among them.
National
The Justice Department Moves To Block The Purdue Pharma Sackler Bankruptcy Deal
September 16, 2021
The DOJ is seeking to block implementation of any part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal until legal challenges are settled. The deal granted Sackler family members immunity from opioid lawsuits.
Business
Philip Morris Is Buying An Asthma Inhaler Company. Health Groups Are Suspicious
September 16, 2021
The purchase "is the latest reprehensible choice from a company that has profited from addicting users to its deadly products," the American Lung Association said.
History
Sir Walter Raleigh's Colony Vanished Over 400 Years Ago. Scientists Are Still Looking
September 16, 2021
Archaeologists hope a new search will unearth clues about what happened to 117 men, women and children who vanished from a North Carolina settlement.
Politics
The Capitol Will Face Its Biggest Security Test Since Jan. 6 On Saturday
September 16, 2021
A demonstration is planned in support of defendants charged after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. The FBI says there's no specific threat, but security officials say they're ready no matter what.
Politics
To Retake Congress, The GOP Plans To Attack Democrats On The Economy
September 16, 2021
President Biden isn't on the ballot next fall. But Republican lawmakers, campaign operatives and candidates believe his handling of the economy will drive voters' decisions.
Science
NASA Is Launching A New Telescope That Could Offer Some Cosmic Eye Candy
September 16, 2021
Hubble's iconic images captured the public's imagination. Will NASA's next big space telescope, which sees infrared light, produce astronomy scenes that pack a similar punch?
Health
Alaska's Largest Hospital Says The Strain Of COVID Is Forcing It To Ration Care
September 16, 2021
Hospitals in Alaska, Idaho and Nevada are reporting a crush of new coronavirus cases and limited medical staff, forcing some facilities to prioritize resources.
Race
Hispanics and Latinos Are The Biggest Moviegoers. The Big Screen Doesn't Reflect That
September 15, 2021
Nearly 20% of Americans are Latino or Hispanic and they buy more movie tickets per capita. But a new report says just 7% of all lead characters in 2019's top-grossing films were Hispanic or Latino.
CPR | Politics
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' Wedding Marks 1st Same-Sex Marriage Of Sitting Governor
September 15, 2021
Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, who in 2018 became the first openly gay man ever elected governor in the U.S., wed his longtime partner on Wednesday.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Defeats Recall Election
Today on Insight, we're looking at the recall election results, we listen to Gov. Newsom's victory speech, we learn about voter engagement and what Newsom's win means for the 2022 Midterm elections.
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