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May 17, 2021
A Cascade of Outrage Follows Investigation Into PG&E Fire Victim Trust Expenses
Fire victims and public officials are calling for increased oversight of the Fire Victim Trust set up to distribute billions of dollars in compensation to families displaced by fires sparked by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. equipment.
May 16, 2021
Is California’s New Police Deadly Force Law Making A Difference?
Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill. Training of officers on the new law is inconsistent.
May 15, 2021
New Report: Drought To Hit Rural Latino Communities Hardest
The Legislative Analyst’s Office warns California lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to vulnerable communities, particularly in the Central Valley.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media
A recent study by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Here's How Newsom Wants To Spend California's Historic Budget Surplus
The $267.8 billion spending plan is an updated version of Newsom’s January budget, which proposed $227 billion in spending. The revised budget incorporates the surplus and $27 billion in federal pandemic relief approved in March.
San Francisco 49ers Rookie QB Trey Lance Signed A $34 Million Contract. How Much Will Go To California Taxes?
An image shared on Instagram claims that rookie quarterback Trey Lance, who recently signed to the San Francisco 49ers, will take home $16 million from his $34.1 million deal after paying California income taxes.
May 13, 2021
Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors And Outdoors, CDC Says
Biden says, "Today is a great day for America and our long battle with coronavirus. ... It's been made possible by the extraordinary success we've had in vaccinating so many Americans so quickly."
May 13, 2021
Help Us Investigate PG&E’s Power Lines
California’s public radio stations are investigating the safety of Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s power lines ahead of wildfire season. We want your help. Email pictures of the lines in your area to [email protected]
Sacramento Councilmember Angelique Ashby Joins Race For State Senate
Ashby joins a crowded field of candidates that include fellow city councilmember Eric Guerra, a local pastor and organizer Dr. Tecoy Porter, and former state insurance commissioner Dave Jones.
May 12, 2021
Can Newsom Build On Pandemic Lessons To End Homelessness?
With a budget surplus bonanza, Gov. Newsom calls for spending $12 billion more to end homelessness in California. One idea: expanding motel conversions, an emergency plan during the pandemic.
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Judge Eyes Dec. 6 Trial Date For Ex-Cop Charged In Daunte Wright Killing
May 17, 2021
A Minnesota judge says there is enough probable cause for a trial to proceed against Kim Potter, who faces second-degree manslaughter for shooting Wright during a traffic stop in April.
The Coronavirus Crisis
U.S. To Ship 20 Million Additional COVID Vaccine Doses Overseas
May 17, 2021
President Biden's commitment Monday to donate doses of Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines adds to an earlier promise of 60 million doses of AstraZeneca.
Goats and Soda
India's Major Cricket Tournament Got Suspended. Should It Have Even Happened?
May 17, 2021
The Indian Premier League was suspended in May, but critics weigh in on whether the event should have been held at all amid the country's deadly COVID crisis.
Law
Supreme Court Restricts Police Authority To Enter A Home Without A Warrant
May 17, 2021
At the center of the case was a man whose guns were confiscated from his home. Justice Clarence Thomas noted the recognition that officers perform many civic tasks but they're not open-ended.
FA | National Security
Some Agents Fear Underfunded And Overworked Secret Service 'Relying On Luck'
May 17, 2021
Carol Leonnig spoke to a number of Secret Service agents for her new book, Zero Fail. "They strongly believed that it was a matter of time before a president was shot on their watch," she says.
National Security
The U.S. Looks To Support The Afghan Military From 'Over The Horizon'
May 17, 2021
President Biden and the Pentagon say that after U.S. forces leave Afghanistan they will still assist that country from afar. But what precisely does that mean and can it be effective?
World
At Miss Universe, Contestants Mix Pageantry With Political Messages
May 17, 2021
In recent years, pageant participants have openly embraced the platform that such contests offer — and in turn have used them to bring attention to issues dear to them.
Middle East
Israel Launches New Strikes As Gaza Conflict Enters Week 2
May 17, 2021
Palestinian officials say nearly 200 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including many children. The death toll on the Israeli side stands at eight, including one child.
Your Health
Overwork Killed More Than 745,000 People In A Year, WHO Study Finds
May 17, 2021
The global study, which the WHO calls the first of its kind, found that more than 745,000 people died in 2016 from overwork that resulted in stroke and heart disease.
Law
In Challenge To Roe, Supreme Court To Review Mississippi Abortion Law
May 17, 2021
The state law bans most abortions after 15 weeks. The lower courts blocked its enforcement, finding it in conflict with Roe v. Wade and subsequent abortion decisions.
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What New CDC Mask Guidance Means For California / Statewide Carbon Offset Program Issues / Future Of Work / Sacramento Restaurant Roundup
Today on Insight, we're looking at the CDC's new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people, how the new policies may affect California's June 15th reopening, the future of work, and a Sacramento restaurant round-up.
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