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In RBG's Own Words: Listen To 5 NPR Interviews With The Liberal Icon
September 19, 2020
Throughout her career, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg granted numerous interviews to NPR, discussing retirement, love, health and regret.
A 5-Decade-Long Friendship That Began With A Phone Call
September 19, 2020
NPR's Nina Totenberg first encountered law professor Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1971. They became close friends after Ginsburg moved to Washington to serve on the federal appeals court.
Six Months After Stay-At-Home Orders, Californians Still Figuring Out Life Under COVID-19
September 19, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Ezra David Romero
On March 17, Sacramento County first advised residents to stay in their homes unless absolutely necessary. Six months later, every county in California is still in the process of trying to reopen as the threat of COVID-19 lingers.
Northern California Wildfires: Where To Find Updates On Air Quality, Evacuations, And Official Information
September 19, 2020
Here’s the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
Despite Pandemic, Median Home Price In California Tops $700,000
September 18, 2020 | Scott Rodd
Even as the economy is battered by the pandemic, low mortgage rates and limited inventory are driving a continued rise in home prices.
Newsom Signs Bill Expanding Tax Credits to Undocumented Workers
September 18, 2020
A law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom will extend tax breaks aimed at helping low-income individuals and families to undocumented immigrants.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87
September 18, 2020
Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died from complications from cancer. Her death will set in motion what promises to be a tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her.
Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Sees Stock Gains After Switching To Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer
September 18, 2020 | Steve Milne
The Sacramento Business Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Steinhauer joins Steve Milne to discuss Pacific Ethanol’s conversion to manufacturing alcohol for hand sanitizer.
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Young California Voters Had Mail-In Ballots Rejected At Three Times Overall Rate, Study Shows
September 18, 2020 | Chris Nichols
The most common reasons mail-in ballots get rejected are they’re returned too late, voters forget to sign the ballot envelope or the signature doesn’t match the one on file.
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Affirmative Action Returns To California’s Ballot Amid Demonstrations For Racial Justice
September 18, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
A lot has changed since 1996, when California voters outlawed affirmative action. But many arguments on either side of the debate remain familiar.
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Should California Put $5.5 Billion Into Stem Cell Research? Voters To Decide With Prop. 14.
September 18, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
A measure on the November ballot would allow California to issue $5.5 billion in bonds to fund stem cell research. Supporters say it’s a needed boost, but opponents call it unnecessary spending.
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Newsom Awards $76.5M To Convert Motels, Vacant Apartments Into Permanent Housing For Homeless
September 17, 2020 | Scott Rodd
California has $600 million to spend on Project Homekey, but there’s a catch: It has to be used in less than 4 months.
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Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California On Trump's California Visit, And A Postcard Confusing Voters
September 17, 2020 | Steve Milne | Chris Nichols
Every Thursday CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols discussed his latest fact checks and reporting on misinformation. This week we look at a confusing Postal Service postcard, wildfires and President Trump’s visit to California.
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After Initial ‘No’ Vote, Plan For Light Rail From Sacramento to West Sacramento Moves Ahead
September 16, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
Supporters of the controversial plan say not using the $50 million in grant funds could be detrimental to Sacramento’s future chances at obtaining federal money. But opponents say the money should be spent elsewhere.
Sierra Nevada Reels As Flames And Smoke Drive Visitors Away
September 16, 2020
The record-breaking fire season could have lasting effects on the economy of California’s mountain communities.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra On 100 Lawsuits Against The Trump Administration And Maybe Filling Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat
September 16, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
As the author of more than 100 lawsuits against the Trump administration, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is on the front lines of the state’s resistance to the Republican president. He joined the Sacramento Press Club for an interview.
The Racist Removal Of Native Americans In California Is Often Missing From Wildfire Discussions, Experts Say
September 16, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
While climate change and a history of fire suppression are among the top reasons why experts say wildfires have grown so big so fast, experts say removing Indigenous people from the landscape is a huge reason behind today’s explosion of fires.
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Watch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires, COVID-19 For Sept. 16
September 16, 2020
Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state's wildfires and the response to COVID-19.
California’s Proposition 15 Would Raise Taxes On Businesses While Supporting Schools, Local Governments
September 15, 2020 | Chris Nichols
If approved, the measure would increase taxes on factories, stores and other commercial and industrial properties worth $3 million or more. It would raise up to $11.5 billion annually for schools and local governments.
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City Announces Campaign To Ensure Hard-To-Reach Communities Connect With COVID-19 Relief
September 15, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
A new website and partnerships with local community groups seeks to reach groups and individuals who have been left out by previous COVID relief efforts
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Susan Collins: Whoever Wins The Presidential Election Should Fill SCOTUS Vacancy
September 19, 2020
The Maine Republican says "the decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."
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'It Only Takes 4': Durbin Hopes Some Republicans Break Ranks To Block A Trump Nominee
September 19, 2020
The Illinois Democrat, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, told NPR's Weekend Edition he hopes some Republicans decline to fill the Ruth Bader Ginsburg vacancy before the election.
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Sources: Trump Considers Barrett, Lagoa, Thapar For Supreme Court Spot
September 19, 2020
Judges Amy Coney Barrett is considered to be the front-runner among the trio of federal appellate court judges. She was a finalist during the president's last high court selection.
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Kamala Harris And Her Husband Make Stop Outside The Supreme Court
September 19, 2020
The Democratic vice presidential nominee visited the court Saturday morning.
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'Use My Words Against Me': Lindsey Graham's Shifting Position On Court Vacancies
September 19, 2020
Before he chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee, the South Carolina senator said a Supreme Court vacancy shouldn't be filled during an election year. His position has changed.
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Trump Says GOP Should Select A New Supreme Court Justice 'Without Delay'
September 19, 2020
In a tweet Saturday morning, the president seemed to imply that he wanted to put a new justice on the court before Election Day.
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin On Filling The Supreme Court Vacancy
September 19, 2020
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the political maneuvering following her death.
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Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Likely Be Introduced With Fanfare
September 19, 2020
The process is shrouded in secrecy, but the president's flair for the dramatic has introduced a sense of showmanship to the highly choreographed roll out.
