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California State Of MindEpisode 34
July 30, 2021
Will Vaccine Requirements Help or Hurt Newsom In His Recall Election?
Gov. Newsom is rolling out new vaccine requirements for healthcare and state workers, who will have to show proof of vaccination or get tested weekly. Newsom is managing this and wildfires while facing a recall. How will that play with the voters?
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July 30, 2021
Drought Is Pushing More Saltwater Into The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. California Built A Wall To Keep It Out.
With California’s latest drought conditions, the state Department of Water Resources has constructed a barrier to keep saltwater out of the Delta’s fresh water supply.
July 30, 2021
A CDC Document Gives New Details On Just How Dangerous The Delta Variant Really Is
The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.
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July 30, 2021
Northern California Wildfires: Where To Find Updates On Air Quality, Evacuations, And Official Information
Here’s the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
July 29, 2021
Hook, Line, and Supper – Hank Shaw
To truly appreciate a fish dinner, you have to catch the fish, clean it, prepare it and pair it with the right sides. Hank Shaw does more than just cook, he creates experiences. His latest book, “Hook, Line and Supper,” delivers on the art of fish.
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6-Month-Old Black Bear Is First Wild Animal To Be Rescued From Tamarack Fire
The bear, christened Tamarack, has become the face of the fire's effect on wildlife.
July 28, 2021
Will Delta Water Users Sue — Again — To Stop California’s Drought Rules?
Suffering severe drought, the state’s water board is poised to prevent thousands of growers and others from pumping water from the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. The state lost a lawsuit with irrigation districts during the last drought.
July 28, 2021
As Sacramento Summers Heat Up, Community Members Help To Keep Neighbors Cool
The city’s cooling centers have been underutilized during past heat waves, but some community members say that’s because the centers don’t cast a wide enough net around outlying neighborhoods. They’re stepping up to run their own.
California Urges — Again — People Wear Face Coverings Indoors As COVID-19 Cases Rise
The announcement comes after the CDC released new guidance asking most people to wear masks indoors as the delta variant drives a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Listen: Your Work’s Dress Code May Change Post-Pandemic. Here’s Why.
Many employees in California are shifting back into the office after more than a year of working from home but how will workplace dress codes adapt to the more casual clothing choices popular during the stay-at-home orders.
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Author Interviews
Given The Choice Between Prison Life And Fighting Wildfires, These Women Chose Fire
July 30, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with writer Jaime Lowe about her new book, Breathing Fire, which tells the stories of the incarcerated women who are part of California's wildfire crews.
Coronavirus Updates
Vaccinated People Can Spread Delta Variant, Suggests Data Behind The CDC Mask Advice
July 30, 2021
In an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., three-quarters of cases occurred in fully vaccinated people. The study's findings suggest that vaccinated people infected with Delta can transmit the virus.
Politics
A Justice Department Ruling Paves The Way For A House Panel To Get Trump's Taxes
July 30, 2021
The Justice Department said the Treasury Department "must furnish" the Trump tax materials to House lawmakers. But it's far from clear that the information will become public.
Pop Culture Happy Hour
What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading
July 30, 2021
Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Today it's Schmigadoon!, Sean Bankhead's choreography, and the name change for the Cleveland baseball team.
Politics
Notes Show Trump Pressed The Justice Department To Declare The 2020 Election Corrupt
July 30, 2021
New documents released by the House Oversight Committee log a telephone conversation between Justice Department leaders and then-President Donald Trump in December 2020.
Coronavirus Updates
Record-Breaking COVID-19 Cases Lead Olympic Host Japan To Expand A State Of Emergency
July 30, 2021
The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has doubled over the past month, and experts estimate that the current fifth wave of infections still has a week or two to go before reaching its peak.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Back To The Office? Not Yet. Companies Scramble To Adjust To The Delta Variant
July 30, 2021
September was expected to be the month of mass returns to the office. Now the surging extra-contagious coronavirus variant has employers wondering what to do.
Shots - Health News
Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower
July 30, 2021
Sweat is an "evolutionary marvel," says Sarah Everts, the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.
Movie Reviews
Celebrate Life On Earth With 4 Films That Look Into The Great Beyond
July 30, 2021
The new film Nine Days — at its essence, a reminder to celebrate every moment you're given — is both deep and fun. Here are three other movies that ponder the meaning of life.
Coronavirus Updates
An Outbreak Of The Coronavirus Delta Variant Has Spread To 15 Chinese Cities
July 30, 2021
China is battling to stem the spread of new cases tied to the more infectious variant. Nearly 200 people have been infected since last week, when a case was detected at an international airport.
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California Record-Spending On Education / Recall Voter Turnout / Local Venues Create Own COVID-19 Protocol
Today on Insight, we're looking at California's record-spending on education, the recall's possible voter turnout, and how local venues are creating their own COVID-19 protocols as the delta variant spreads.
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