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And Then There Were Two: Inyo And Merced Stuck In Strictest Tier
April 11, 2021
Unable to meet state COVID-19 infection criteria, Merced and Inyo counties still can’t reopen most businesses. The status threatens a big Memorial Day event in Bishop, so the town has asked the state to reconsider its rural county requirements.
California Oversight Of Nursing Homes Called ‘Befuddling,’ ‘Broken’
April 11, 2021
A CalMatters investigation reveals an opaque licensing process for California nursing homes, rife with indecision and contradictions.
Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far
April 10, 2021
One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
Supreme Court Rules For Worshippers And Against California COVID Restrictions
April 10, 2021
The court's unsigned order came on a 5-4 vote, preventing the state from enforcing a rule that limits at-home gatherings to no more than three households.
Nevada Lawmakers Buck National Trend, Seek Expanded Voter Access
April 9, 2021 | Bert Johnson
The state’s Democrat majority is looking to adopt universal mail balloting.
As Students Return To Classrooms, One Group Is Noticeably Still Learning at Home: Asian Americans
April 9, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
Recent data from the Sacramento City Unified School District shows Asian American students are much less likely than any other student group to opt for in-person learning.
Blue Shield Of California Has Taken Over The State's Vaccine Roll-Out. Here’s What That Means.
April 9, 2021 | Sammy Caiola
Blue Shield is pushing forward with its vaccine distribution efforts in partnership with the state. Company officials say they’re set up to vaccinate six million Californians a week, pending vaccine supply.
Many Sacramento Students Are Choosing To Continue Learning At Home Despite School Openings
April 9, 2021 | Pauline Bartolone
About half of Sacramento City Unified School District students chose to go back to class in April. But the decision to stay in distance learning varies widely by race and grade level — with Asian-American students most likely to stay online.
California State Of MindEpisode 20
California Tries for a Homerun on Reopening; Whiffs on Legislation to Solve Nursing Home Problems
April 9, 2021
More than 9,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19 in California. But problems existed long before the pandemic. We’ll hear the results of a CalMatters investigation. Plus, the state plans to reopen as baseball welcomes fans back.
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Photos: What In-Person Classes Look Like In The Sacramento Region
April 8, 2021 | Andrew Nixon
CapRadio Visual Journalist Andrew Nixon visited three Sacramento-area schools Thursday to get a sense of what the new experience will be like for students and teachers as they return to in-person classes.
California Lawmakers, Newsom Agree On $536-Million Wildfire Prevention Plan
April 8, 2021 | Scott Rodd
The money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes.
Homebound Californians Still Lack Options To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
April 8, 2021 | Sammy Caiola
People in need of in-home care have been near the top of the eligibility list since early in the vaccine roll-out. But there are likely still thousands of people unable to leave their homes trying to figure out how to access the shot.
Vaccine Passports In California? Answers To Your Questions
April 8, 2021
California has no plans to administer a passport. But the state is sending mixed messages to businesses about the need to verify that people at large events are vaccinated.
CapRadio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With Special Programming
April 7, 2021
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. While we’re not yet able to enjoy live concerts due to COVID-19 restrictions, we thought this would be a good time to look back at some of the many concerts CapRadio has recorded over the past 40 years.
Photos: Sacramento River Cats Welcome Fans Back For First Time Since 2019
April 7, 2021 | Andrew Nixon
Around 528 socially-distanced fans came out for a scrimmage between the alternate site squads for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. It was the first game at the park since Sept. 11, 2019.
![Photo by Damian Dovarganes, AP Photo](/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=/media/12257479/ap_lavaccine_030421_01-p.jpg&width=480 "Jose Rosas and his wife, Sara, who live in the 90060 ZIP code, wait in line to be vaccinated at the St. John's Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles on March 4, 2021. \")
California Counties A Hodgepodge Of Highs And Lows In Vaccinating Vulnerable Seniors
April 7, 2021
Like many states, California is seeing huge regional variations in covid vaccination rates for people 65 and older.
Newsom’s Vow To Reopen California Is A High-Stakes Political Gamble
April 6, 2021
Gov. Newsom could blunt recall campaign by reopening California, but faces political danger if state misses June 15 deadline.
Biden Pushes Offshore Wind Power, But California Might Miss First Wave
April 6, 2021 | Ed Fletcher
The generation of green power from offshore wind turbines is set to see major gains under plans introduced by President Joe Biden, but as an industry expert explains, the path in California is more complicated.
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California Could Fully Reopen June 15 If Vaccine Supply Remains Steady
April 6, 2021 | Nicole Nixon
California could end its tiered reopening system and fully reopen its economy June 15, but only with adequate vaccine supply and hospitalizations from COVID-19 remaining stable enough to not stress health systems.
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Have You Seen A Doctor Lately? Delays Likely To Trigger Deaths, Poor Health
April 5, 2021
Other than COVID-19, Californians are still dying at about the same rates from heart disease, cancer and other disorders. But doctors fear the year-long delays in medical care could lead to early deaths and severe health problems.
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Back-To-School COVID-19 Safety / San Francisco Giants Attendance Requirements / Impact Of New CDC Guidelines On Travel / New Sac Science Center
Today on Insight, we're looking at back-to-school COVID-19 safety, the San Francisco Giants' safety protocols for attending a game, the impact of new CDC guidelines on travel and a new Sacramento Science Center.
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More Than 700 Civilians Killed By Myanmar Junta Since Coup
April 11, 2021
At least 82 people were killed in the city of Bago on Friday during a military crackdown against opposition.
National
Black Army Lieutenant Sues Virginia Police Officers For Excessive Force
April 11, 2021
Lt. Caron Nazario was knocked to the ground and handcuffed by two Windsor officers after a traffic stop, multiple videos show. The officer who pepper-sprayed Nazario was terminated by the department.
National
Long Marred By Racism, St. Louis Elects 1st Black Female Mayor
April 11, 2021
Amid unrest at local jails, surging gun violence and a pandemic that has disproportionately hurt people of color, Tishaura Jones says: "We are done avoiding race and how it holds this region back."
World
In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked
April 11, 2021
Denmark says security in Syria has improved enough for some refugees to go back. "The words 'to send us back to Syria' means to destroy our lives," says a Syrian whose residence permit was revoked.
Business
South Korean Electric Vehicle Battery Makers Reach $1.8B Deal To End Trade Dispute
April 11, 2021
The deal means both companies will be able to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles at a time when President Biden hopes to boost support for the industry as part of his climate plan.
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'Filled With Her Spirit,' A Louisville Art Exhibition Honors Breonna Taylor
April 11, 2021
Just over a year after police officers shot and killed Taylor in her home, the Speed Art Museum has opened a show in her memory. "To see it all come together is just a blessing," says Taylor's mother.
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PHOTOS: Mumbai Falls In Love All Over Again With Its Forgotten Fountains
April 11, 2021
They're majestic. They're neglected. And now they're slowly being fixed up. Conservationists are preserving them — and officials hope the fountains will supply free water for the city's impoverished.
Music
In 'Beeswing,' Richard Thompson Revisits A Big Life Just Shy Of The Mainstream
April 11, 2021
Richard Thompson, a British musician who somehow avoided pop stardom throughout his career, has just written about his early days in a new memoir called Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice.
