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April 20, 2021
Interview: On Derek Chauvin Verdict, Stevante Clark Says 'There's A Difference Between Justice And Accountability'
The brother of Stephon Clark says that the guilty verdict against the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered Geroge Floyd is an initial step, but that there’s more work to be done.
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Black Lawmakers Are Demanding More Police Accountability in California. Here Are 7 Possible Solutions.
The chairman of the California Legislative Black Caucus says he wants ‘no more kneeling and social media posts. We’ve had enough of the performative acts.’
April 20, 2021
Sacramento County To Keep Motels For Homeless Residents Open Through August
The decision reverses plans by Sacramento County officials to close three Project Roomkey motels this spring. The motels have served as shelters for hundreds of unhoused people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 20, 2021
Biden Says Chauvin Guilty Verdict Can Be 'A Moment Of Significant Change'
President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke following the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.
April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd's Murder
George Floyd's death sparked sustained protests in Minneapolis, across the United States and around the world. It also set off a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism.
April 20, 2021
Sacramento Opens First City-Sanctioned Camping And Parking Sites For Homeless Residents
City officials plan to discuss additional safe ground sites to serve people who live in tents and vehicles in the coming weeks.
April 19, 2021
Nevada Bill To Outlaw Ghost Guns Could Reduce Violent Crime In California
Officials in both states say unmarked, privately-manufactured firearms are showing up at crime scenes in growing numbers — and threatening public safety.
April 19, 2021
How These Small Businesses In Sacramento Are Surviving The COVID-19 Economy
While many small business owners around the country have closed during the pandemic, these Sacramento entrepreneurs have stayed afloat thanks to some grit, ingenuity and community support. Here’s how they did it.
April 19, 2021
Wealth Tax Proposal In California Splits Progressive, Moderate Lawmakers
Moderate Democrats say imposing a wealth tax could drive out ultra-rich residents, and as a result drive down tax revenues. Progressives, meanwhile, say a wealth tax is the best way to close California’s yawning economic equality gap.
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April 18, 2021
With Barrett On Supreme Court, California’s Church COVID Limits Are Being Overturned
After more than a year of legal tussling with state public health officials over restrictions on indoor gatherings, houses of worship — mostly evangelical or Catholic and politically conservative — have been on a winning streak at the highest court.
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Asia
Indonesian Navy Loses Contact With Submarine; 53 Aboard
April 21, 2021
The aging KRI Nanggala-402 was reportedly on a torpedo training mission in waters north of Bali when it failed to report results of the exercise.
WPLN | Slingshot
Open Up And Say... 'Huh?': Nashville Venues Grapple With City's Lack Of Reopening Plan
April 21, 2021
WPLN News reports on Nashville's long-suffering live music scene and the city's lack of a cohesive plan.
Book Reviews
'At The End Of The World,' An Elegant And Gritty Mystery Debut
April 21, 2021
Zhanna Slor's debut novel, set in a funky neighborhood of Milwaukee, follows two Russian immigrant sisters on very different paths. one now searching for the other after her mysterious disappearance.
Politics
Sanders And Top Progressives Push To Make College Free For Most Americans
April 21, 2021
They are introducing legislation that would eliminate tuition and fees at public, four-year institutions for those from families earning up to $125,000 and make community college free for everyone.
Life Kit
Avocado Going Bad? Put It In Chocolate Mousse
April 21, 2021
If you've got an avocado that's about to go bad, you can use it to make this simple, healthy chocolate mousse recipe.
Environment
VIDEO: Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? People On The Front Lines Say Maybe Not
April 21, 2021
As America continues to lead the world in per capita waste production, it's becoming more and more clear that everybody — manufacturers and consumers — "over-believes" in recycling.
Sports
Super Collapse: Plans For New Elite Soccer League Implode
April 21, 2021
Six British teams announced on Tuesday they were stepping back from plans to create the Super League, essentially killing the project altogether.
Books
George W. Bush Lends His Voice To Immigrants In 'Out Of Many, One'
April 21, 2021
The former president's book features portraits of 43 immigrants — athletes, public servants, business leaders, educators: "I am attempting to join others in saying the system's broken. Let's fix it."
The Coronavirus Crisis
How Schools Can Help Kids Heal After A Year Of 'Crisis And Uncertainty'
April 21, 2021
The pandemic has been stressful for millions of children. If that stress isn't buffered by caring adults, it can have lifelong consequences. There's a lot schools can do to keep that from happening.
KHN | Shots - Health News
Strides Against HIV/AIDS In The U.S. Falter As Resources Diverted To Fight COVID-19
April 21, 2021
Experts fear steep declines in testing and diagnoses mean more people will contract HIV and die of AIDS. The problem is particularly acute in the South, the epicenter of the nation's HIV crisis.
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