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Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

This Election Week, CapRadio Is Going Live — All Day, Every Day

October 31, 2020 | Ben Adler

This election week, CapRadio’s Programming, News, Insight, Operations and Tech teams have put together an unprecedented coverage plan: We’re going live — both national and local — all day, every day … and late into Election Night.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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Voting At 17: Ballot Measure Would Give Latino Teens Biggest Share In New Voting Rights

October 31, 2020

If Proposition 18 passes, California would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries or special elections if they will be 18 by the general election.

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

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Newsom Pledges More COVID-19 Testing Capacity With New Lab

October 31, 2020

The governor announces the opening of a PerkinElmer lab in Santa Clarita that will help double statewide COVID-19 testing capacity by March.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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Democrats Look To Expand Their Supermajority In California’s Statehouse

October 30, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

Democrats have controlled California’s legislature for decades, but the Nov. 3 election offers a chance for the party to cement its supermajority and pick up more legislative seats.

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

Halloween Poses A Scary Amount Of COVID-19 Risk. Here’s How To Make Your Celebrations Safer

October 30, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

In Sacramento County, officials say Halloween isn’t canceled, it’s just got to be modified. Indoor gatherings are a big no-no, as is trick-or-treating from doorstep to doorstep.

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Sacramento’s Mexican-American Community Strives To Uphold Day Of The Dead Traditions While Grieving COVID-19 Losses

October 30, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Organizers in Sacramento’s Mexican-American community say the high COVID-19 death rate among Latinos will make this year’s Dia de Los Muertos festivities more somber, but people will uphold the tradition in a modified way.

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What To Know Before Voting In-Person In California

October 30, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Election officials say voters can expect social distancing at the polls, free masks and efforts to de-escalate any voter intimidation or harassment.

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California State Of Mind | Episode 3

It’s All About The Vote

October 30, 2020

Election day is Tuesday, but a record number of Californians have already cast their ballots. Our hosts explore who is voting early, and whether this will affect turnout and results.

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Meet the District 8 City Council Candidates Running To Represent South Sacramento

October 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Mai Vang and Les Simmons are two candidates who agree on the issues facing the District’s neighborhoods, but they have different approaches to how these should be addres

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Planning To Vote In Person? Here’s How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19.

October 30, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Health experts say with the appropriate planning and the cooperation of the public, voting in-person can be done relatively safely.

 

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