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July 29, 2021
Hook, Line, and Supper – Hank Shaw
To truly appreciate a fish dinner, you have to catch the fish, clean it, prepare it and pair it with the right sides. Hank Shaw does more than just cook, he creates experiences. His latest book, “Hook, Line and Supper,” delivers on the art of fish.
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July 29, 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.
6-Month-Old Black Bear Is First Wild Animal To Be Rescued From Tamarack Fire
The bear, christened Tamarack, has become the face of the fire's effect on wildlife.
July 28, 2021
Will Delta Water Users Sue — Again — To Stop California’s Drought Rules?
Suffering severe drought, the state’s water board is poised to prevent thousands of growers and others from pumping water from the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. The state lost a lawsuit with irrigation districts during the last drought.
July 28, 2021
As Sacramento Summers Heat Up, Community Members Help To Keep Neighbors Cool
The city’s cooling centers have been underutilized during past heat waves, but some community members say that’s because the centers don’t cast a wide enough net around outlying neighborhoods. They’re stepping up to run their own.
California Urges — Again — People Wear Face Coverings Indoors As COVID-19 Cases Rise
The announcement comes after the CDC released new guidance asking most people to wear masks indoors as the delta variant drives a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Listen: Your Work’s Dress Code May Change Post-Pandemic. Here’s Why.
Many employees in California are shifting back into the office after more than a year of working from home but how will workplace dress codes adapt to the more casual clothing choices popular during the stay-at-home orders.
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July 28, 2021
Violinist Randall Goosby finds inspiration in his heritage
This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Randall Goosby connects with his African-American heritage by premiering rediscovered works by Florence Price on his debut album, Roots.
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July 27, 2021
New CDC Advice: Most Vaccinated Californians Should Wear Masks Indoors
Under the CDC’s new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties — all of its most populous areas — are advised to wear masks in public indoor places.
July 27, 2021
Interview: How Low Vaccination Rates In Sacramento County Contributes To Increasing COVID-19 Cases
Sacramento County’s vaccination rate is just under 50%, but in some neighborhoods, the rate drops to as low as 35%.
NPR Top Stories
Health
The CDC Says The Delta Variant Has Changed The War Against COVID-19
July 29, 2021
The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.
Sports
There's A Psychology Lesson Behind Why Olympic Bronze Medalists Are So Happy
July 29, 2021
Researchers say it may be counterintuitive because silver medalists perform better, but a study shows that third place winners tend to express more happiness after an Olympic event.
Politics
Rep. Bass Downplays Role Of Qualified Immunity In Stalled Police Reform Bill
July 29, 2021
Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., a lead negotiator trying to forge an agreement over a policing bill, talked about the status of the legislation.
National
Parents Are Asking TikTok For Access To The Videos Their Kids Are Watching
July 29, 2021
More than 12,000 parents have signed a petition asking TikTok CEO Vanessa Pappas to introduce "mirror" accounts so parents can track how their kids are influenced on the platform.
Technology
A Tech Firm Has Blocked Some Governments From Using Its Spyware Over Misuse Claims
July 29, 2021
The Israeli firm is under scrutiny after reports its products were used by countries seeking to spy on dissidents and leaders
Music Interviews
Yola Takes The Whole Wheel With 'Stand For Myself'
July 29, 2021
The British-born singer is, after years of successful but imbalanced collaborative work and four Grammy nominations for her last record, finally and fully at the creative helm of her career.
Law
Harvey Weinstein Tries And Fails To Have Several Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed
July 29, 2021
Weinstein's lawyers had asked a judge to throw out three of the sexual assault charges against him. The judge let two stand but agreed that a third should be amended and sent back to the grand jury.
Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo's Coronavirus Cases Are Soaring, But Japan's PM Says The Games Are Not To Blame
July 29, 2021
Daily coronavirus cases in Tokyo have set records for three days straight, but Japan's prime minister denies that the Olympic Games are causing the spike.
Movies
Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney For Its Streaming Release Of 'Black Widow'
July 29, 2021
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for releasing Black Widow on streaming and in theaters at the same time, saying the simultaneous release breached her contract.
Goats and Soda
Ambitious Plan To Stem HIV/AIDS Epidemic Meets None Of Its Goals
July 29, 2021
The target numbers, focusing on kids, teens and young women, were part of the 5-year "Start Free, Stay Free, AIDS Free" program. What went wrong? Is there hope for improvement in the future?
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California Record-Spending On Education / Recall Voter Turnout / Local Venues Create Own COVID-19 Protocol
Today on Insight, we're looking at California's record-spending on education, the recall's possible voter turnout, and how local venues are creating their own COVID-19 protocols as the delta variant spreads.
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