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July 1, 2022
Faith leaders urge Sacramento to stop towing vehicles used as shelter by homeless people
The City Council in December rejected Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s call to end the towing policy if residents did not have a place to relocate and find shelter.
Sacramento County primary election results are final. November election races are now set.
Here's a look at the key races in Sacramento County's 2022 primary election, including who will be moving to the November general election, and who won their seats outright.
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July 1, 2022
Still testing positive after day 10? How to decide when to end your COVID isolation
Nobody wants to infect their friends and friendly, but do you really have to keep isolating at day 12, 13 or beyond? Unfortunately — and perhaps unsurprisingly — the science is not entirely settled.
July 1, 2022
Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information
Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
June 30, 2022
Deal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballot
A bill negotiated by environmentalists, the plastics industry and lawmakers is keeping a California recycling measure off the ballot.
June 30, 2022
A California beach was seized from Black owners in 1924. Their family just got it back
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to return the land to the Willa and Charles Bruce's great grandsons.
June 30, 2022
As states ban abortion, Californians open their arms and wallets
As numerous states have started to ban abortion in wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, volunteers in California are mobilizing to help people who want to travel to their state for care.
June 30, 2022
California’s change to concealed carry permits would reduce wide variations among counties
Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week, California legislators push a bill to fix rules on concealed carry permits.
What the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA's ability to fight climate change
A climate law expert explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA’s future plans to cut carbon emissions.
June 30, 2022
Homeless Sacramento residents could face misdemeanor for blocking sidewalks under city proposal
A City Council member said the proposal can ensure safe walkways, but opponents say it further criminalizes homelessness.
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Asia
Dozens are feared lost after a ship sinks in the South China Sea
July 2, 2022
An industrial support ship operating has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday.
Family
A Black family in Maryland navigates the pandemic and inflation with some success
July 2, 2022
Tyrone and Michelle Ferrens build some successes out of their complex story.
Politics
These candidates lost badly, but now are claiming fraud
July 2, 2022
Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates, who are refusing to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.
National
Fourth of July fireworks canceled and delayed due to worker shortage
July 2, 2022
The fireworks industry was hit hard during the pandemic, and now they are struggling to meet demand for their biggest day of the year.
Business
Monthly car payments have crossed a record $700. What that means
July 2, 2022
The average cost of a new car is also at the highest on record, topping $47,000 a pop. At this rate, an essential household purchase is starting to feel like a luxury in America.
Books
Here are the 14 books that NPR staff and critics are loving the most so far this year
July 2, 2022
Every year, we ask NPR staff and contributors to tell us about their favorite books. From a list of 167 books so far this year, here are the 14 that the most people chose as their top pick.
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She tried to avoid plastic while grocery shopping for a week. Here's how it went
July 2, 2022
Worried about the proliferation of plastic trash in the environment and her own body, a journalist tried to shop plastic-free for 7 days. She found plastic in a lot of sneaky and surprising places.
World
A strong earthquake has killed at least 5 in southern Iran
July 2, 2022
Five people were killed and 44 others injured in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in southern Iran on Saturday, state television reported.
National
3 police officers were killed in Kentucky by a suspect with a rifle
July 2, 2022
Police took 49-year-old Lance Storz into custody late Thursday night after an hourslong standoff at a home in Allen, a small town in the hills of Appalachia.
National
A Biden administration offshore drilling proposal would allow up to 11 sales
July 2, 2022
The proposal brought immediate backlash from environmentalists who accused Biden of betraying the climate cause, while oil industry officials said it would do little to counter high energy prices.
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