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October 25, 2021
Renowned conductor Bernard Haitink, beloved for his modesty, has died at age 92
The Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink had a six-decade career leading major orchestras across Europe, the U.S. and the U.K. He was hailed as a musician's musician, prizing the art well above glamor.
October 25, 2021
Sacramento sets rainfall record as atmospheric river passes through Northern California
A powerful atmospheric river hit Northern California, bringing historic rains and causing flooding, power outages and ash and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.
October 25, 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.
Wildfire burn scars in Northern California see flash flooding, debris flows from powerful storms
Weather officials say heavy rain could also bring flooding and even ash and debris flows over burn scars in the region, including the Caldor and Dixie fires.
October 24, 2021
California politicians raising money for charity face new rules from ethics panel
The state Fair Political Practices Commission is focusing on more public disclosure to address a growing trend of charitable donations serving as a conduit for interest groups seeking to influence politicians. Government watchdogs say that isn’t enou
October 23, 2021
COVID and the flu: Is a ‘twindemic’ threat lurking again?
Experts hope continued masking will reduce this season’s dual threat of COVID and flu.
October 22, 2021
Sacramento creates financial incentives to encourage film projects in the city
Sacramento is trying to court filmmakers to bring their projects to the city by offering grants and other incentives.
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Sacramento City schools superintendent discusses vaccine mandate for the district
Superintendent Jorge Aguilar called the vaccine requirement “a path forward to keeping our schools open.” The mandate takes effect Nov. 30, seven months before the state requirement begins.
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October 21, 2021
Newsom backs tougher rules on California oil wells
Gov. Newsom says he supports proposed rules on where new oil wells can go, plus additional pollution controls on existing wells.
October 21, 2021
Sacramento homeless advocates push for more winter shelter options as storms hit
Sacramento homeless advocates say that with bad weather coming, the city and county need to move to anytime respite centers.
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Movies
The crew member who handed Baldwin a gun was fired after a mishap on set in 2019
October 26, 2021
The assistant director was fired from a previous job after a gun went off on a set and wounded a member of the film crew, a producer for the film told the Associated Press.
Race
Arrested for refusing to give up bus seat in 1955, she's fighting to clear her record
October 26, 2021
Months before Rosa Parks became the mother of the modern civil rights movement by refusing to move to the back of a segregated Alabama bus, Black teenager Claudette Colvin did the same.
Planet Money
Meet Skimpflation: A Reason Inflation Is Worse Than The Government Says It Is
October 26, 2021
The economy is malfunctioning. We're spending more and getting less. The problem is bigger than just standard inflation.
Education
A look at the groups supporting school board protesters nationwide
October 26, 2021
Several organizations are offering toolkits, legal advice and other resources for parents with a range of grievances against their local elected school boards.
MR | Health
ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but most don't even have COVID
October 26, 2021
Patients who couldn't see a doctor earlier in the pandemic, or were too afraid to go to a hospital, have finally become too sick to stay away. Many ERs now struggle to cope with an onslaught of need.
Music News
Lawmakers are considering awarding Prince a Congressional Gold Medal
October 26, 2021
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the bill calling for Prince to posthumously receive the honor. The Congressional Gold Medal has only been awarded to 163 people since 1776.
Asia
Japan's Princess Mako will relocate to New York after marrying non-royal
October 25, 2021
Mako has married her boyfriend Kei Komuro, a commoner, and taken his surname. The couple skipped a formal ceremony and instead registered their union at a local government office.
Africa
The coup in Sudan could threaten U.S. influence in a strategically important region
October 25, 2021
After overthrowing dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019, Sudan's joint civilian-military transitional government seemed to be stabilizing the nation. Monday's coup took American officials by surprise.
Television
Chappelle is unapologetic in his first public statement on 'The Closer' controversy
October 25, 2021
In a video posted to Instagram Monday, Dave Chappelle says he's willing to meet with Netflix employees who are upset over his comedy special, which has come under fire for transphobic material.
Television
Read Dave Chappelle's response to backlash over Netflix comedy special 'The Closer'
October 25, 2021
In a video posted on Instagram, the comedian responds to backlash over his Netflix comedy special.
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