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September 27, 2020
California Exodus: An Online Industry Seizes COVID-19 To Sell The Red State Dream
Beyond the conservative Facebook memes and viral YouTube videos, has California reached a breaking point?
September 26, 2020
California For All? Few Public Schools Pursuing Elementary Waivers
Almost every waiver application for in-person instruction for grades K-6 has been approved by the state for schools in counties deemed a high risk. But private schools comprise an overwhelming majority of those schools, creating an equity problem.
September 26, 2020
Trump Announces Amy Coney Barrett As His Supreme Court Nominee
If confirmed, the 48-year-old judge will solidify the court's conservative majority. Barrett said her judicial philosophy reflects that of her mentor, conservative Justice Antonin Scalia.
Solar Industry, Tax Experts Reject Claim Prop. 15 Imposes ‘Massive Tax Increase’ On Solar In California
The solar industry says a recently-signed California law prevents tax hikes on commercial solar through 2024 even if Proposition 15 passes.
Sacramento’s Latino-Owned Businesses Not Receiving Pandemic Resources Now Fearing Permanent Closure
Hispanic-owned businesses have been underrepresented in business loans given out by the city, now many are at risk of closing for good.
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September 25, 2020
Watch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For September 25
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave up an update on COVID-19 in the state.
September 25, 2020
Business Journal: Rancho Cordova City Leaders Look Into Building New Hospital
The Sacramento Business Journal’s Digital Editor, Sonya Sorich, joins CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty to discuss the new hospital being proposed for an underserved Sacramento suburb.
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September 25, 2020
Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Becomes 1st Woman To Lie In State
In a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt said former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg won equality "not in one swift victory, but brick by brick, case by case."
Californians Are Voting On Another Dialysis Ballot Measure. What To Know About Prop. 23.
A proposition on the November ballot would place several new requirements on dialysis clinics. Supporters say these are necessary safety measures, opponents say they’re too costly and will lead to clinic closures.
September 24, 2020
California’s Deadliest Spring in 20 Years Suggests COVID Undercount
California’s death count for the first five months of the pandemic was 13% higher than average for the same period during the prior three years.
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National
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Driving Into Pro-Trump Protesters
September 27, 2020
It's the latest in a string of vehicular violence since nationwide protests over systemic racism began in May.
World
Violence Erupts Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Over Long-Disputed Region
September 27, 2020
Each country is blaming the other for initiating the conflict, which has reportedly left civilians dead on both sides. Armenia has declared martial law and mobilized its military.
Supreme Court Nomination
'Summon Your Conscience': Biden Implores GOP Senators To Wait On SCOTUS Nomination
September 27, 2020
Joe Biden called on his former Republican colleagues in the Senate to wait to cast their votes for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee until after the general election.
Supreme Court Nomination
'We Can't Stop The Outcome,' No. 2 Senate Democrat Says Of Barrett Confirmation
September 27, 2020
President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court dominated the Sunday political shows, with Democrats accusing Republican senators of hypocrisy.
Politics
Presidential Votes Have Been Too Close To Call And Even Too Close to Count
September 27, 2020
The uncertainty of past U.S. elections may not offer an adequate model given the magnitude of this year's problems and the apparent determination of the incumbent to resist any adverse results.
Goats and Soda
Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
September 27, 2020
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
Shots - Health News
Coronavirus Maps: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak?
September 27, 2020
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
All Songs Considered
'Medicating With Music': How One Tiny Desk Contest Entrant Heals Through Song
September 27, 2020
This year's Tiny Desk Contest attracted plenty of talent, including standout entrant Mama Haze, aka California songwriter Meaghan Maples. Her song "On Your Side" was written during a time of healing.
Being Black In America
Some Black Americans Buying Guns: 'I'd Rather Go To Trial Than Go To The Cemetery'
September 27, 2020
As the U.S. faces a fight for racial justice in the aftermath of police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, some Black Americans are considering how they can best protect themselves.
Are You There God? It's Me, Juanita
You Can't Send Your Kids To Dance Class Right Now, But You Can Read Them 'Bunheads'
September 27, 2020
Renowned ballerina Misty Copeland's new kids' book Bunheads draws on her own childhood experiences — if your kids love dance, it's just the thing to keep them going until classes come back.
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Governor Gavin Newsom Calls For California Ban On Gas-Fueled Cars By 2035, Local County Reopening Updates, Sound Advice With Jennifer Reason
Today on Insight, we'll discuss Gov. Newsom's executive order banning the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035; local count health leaders' thoughts on reopening businesses and schools; and listen to some music with CapRadio's Jennifer Reason.
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