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October 19, 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.
October 17, 2021
Are immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?
Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
California education leaders discuss Black student disparities
The state superintendent, other officials look at challenges, solutions to creating equity for all students and families.
Can we gather this winter? COVID-19 is slowing in California, but experts still say to be careful.
COVID-19 vaccines will likely spare California from another fall and winter surge, but the pandemic isn’t over and precautions are still needed this holiday season.
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and children
The overwhelming evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for adults children 12 and up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention.
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Sacramento County could ban flavored e-cigarettes, menthol under proposed ordinance
Supervisors are introducing a rule that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, such as flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. These products are already banned in about 100 California jurisdictions, including the city.
October 14, 2021
Interview: Rep. Adam Schiff on the Capitol insurrection and his new memoir
In an interview with CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez, California Rep. Adam Schiff talks about his new memoir, his thoughts on the state of democracy and his reflections from the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Pianist Arturo O’Farrill breaks barriers and builds community
Jazz pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill has a lot going on these days. He’s currently on tour with his Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, which stops in Davis on Thursday, Oct. 14 to perform at the Mondavi Center.
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October 13, 2021
Newsom’s vetoes: Why did the governor block California bills?
Gov. Newsom had his reasons for blocking California bills passed by the Legislature: cost, duplication and some politics. Overall, he signed 770 bills into law and vetoed 66, or about 8%.
October 13, 2021
Pianist Daniil Trifonov loves spending time with Bach
Pianist Daniil Trifonov reflects on the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach on his new album, Bach: The Art of Life.
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Your Health
The FDA wants you to be able to buy a hearing aid without a prescription
October 19, 2021
For decades, the FDA has regulated hearing aids as a prescription medical device — an arrangement that adds to the cost and effort people must invest to get them.
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Billy Porter makes peace with himself: 'I set myself free, honey. No more secrets'
October 19, 2021
Fourteen years after his initial diagnosis, the Pose actor revealed publicly that he is HIV positive. Porter says being open about his health status felt like a rebirth. His new memoir is Unprotected.
Climate
Seville becomes the first major city in the world to categorize and name heat waves
October 19, 2021
The effort, which will begin in 2022, will help the city with its disaster response if a heat wave is ranked as more dangerous. Seville's mayor hopes other cities follow suit.
Technology
Complaints about spam texts were up 146% last year. Now, the FCC wants to take action
October 19, 2021
Even as the federal government has cracked down on robocalls, more than 47 billion spam texts have been sent so far in 2021, one company found, costing Americans millions.
Animals
This floppy teenage pug can tell you what kind of day you're going to have
October 19, 2021
Jonathan Graziano and his 13-year-old pug, Noodle, have won over TikTok for their near-daily games of "no bones," which predict the day's mood based on whether Noodle stands up or flops down in bed.
Politics
The National Park Service could soon have its first Native American director
October 19, 2021
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III could soon become the first Native American to head the National Park Service in the agency's history. A series of acting directors have led the department since 2017.
World
What we know about the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti by a notorious gang
October 19, 2021
Sixteen members of Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries are U.S. citizens, including 5 children. The 400 Mawazo gang that took the group specializes in mass kidnappings and seeks a $17 million ransom.
Politics
With clock ticking, Biden meets with progressives and moderates to secure his agenda
October 19, 2021
The White House is working with congressional Democrats to speed up negotiations on a possible multi-trillion-dollar economic package that addresses the social safety net and climate change.
Race
New York City will exile Thomas Jefferson's statue from a prominent spot in city hall
October 19, 2021
"We're not being revisionist. We're not waging a war on history," council member Inez Barron said. "We're saying that we want to make sure that the total story is told."
World
A woman takes a lead role in Confucian ceremonies, breaking a new path in South Korea
October 19, 2021
Women's equality has made slow progress in South Korea. Some South Koreans want to bring about change starting at the country's cultural roots by reinterpreting Confucius.
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CapRadio investigates COVID no-bid contracts | SCUSD Afghan family begins return home | The pandemic’s impact on child care providers | Critical shortage of blood supply
Today on Insight, we're looking at, CapRadio's investigation into state COVID no-bid contracts, how a SCUSD Afghan family beings their return home, the pandemic's impact on child care providers, and a critical blood shortage.
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