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September 25, 2021
Contractor’s Deal On California Rent Relief Gets More Lucrative
The state is relying on a private contractor to get rent relief to California tenants and landlords, and just increased the lucrative deal.
September 25, 2021
As UC Makes Room For More Californians, Can It Afford To Lose Out-Of-State Students?
Out-of-state UC students are having a bad year. The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
September 25, 2021
Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's How To Figure Out If You Need One
With the back and forth on boosters from government agencies, many Americans are wondering if they really need an extra shot. Here is what the science says about who needs a booster now — and why.
September 24, 2021
Newsom Signs Bill For Native American Monument To Replace California Colonizer
Legislation creating a process for replacing the statue honoring Spanish missionary Junipero Serra with a monument honoring local tribes is signed by the California governor.
September 24, 2021
PG&E Is Charged With Manslaughter In A California Wildfire That Killed 4
Pacific Gas & Electric was charged Friday with manslaughter and other crimes after its equipment sparked a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes last year, prosecutors said.
September 24, 2021
Woman Arrested Near Fawn Fire As Thousands Evacuated In Shasta County
As of Friday morning, more than 25 buildings have been destroyed and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has issued mandatory evacuations for several areas north of the city of Redding.
Al Capone’s Personal Items To Be Auctioned In Sacramento
Famed Chicago mob boss Al Capone’s personal belongings are being auctioned for the first time by his family in Sacramento. Items like pistols, jewelry and family photographs are all up for auction.
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September 24, 2021
CDC Director Backs COVID Booster Plan And Makes An Additional Recommendation
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on a series of recommendations from a panel of advisers late Thursday. In addition she also recommended boosters for high-risk workers.
September 24, 2021
A New Law In California Aims To Protect Workers At Retail Warehouses Like Amazon's
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 701 on Wednesday. It aims to address the impact of speed quotas on warehouse worker injuries and health.
September 23, 2021
A CDC Panel Backs Booster Shots For Older Adults, A Step Toward Making Them Available
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people 65 and older as well as others at a high risk of severe illness.
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National
The Border Is Reopening At Del Rio After The U.S. Clears Migrant Camp
September 25, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a statement outlining plans to allow passenger and cargo traffic to resume. Earlier, a camp of 15,000 migrants, mostly Haitians, had gathered there.
National
FBI Investigating Reported Assault of Female U.S. Service Member By Afghan Evacuees
September 25, 2021
The service member said male evacuees staying at the Doña Ana County Range Complex in New Mexico assaulted her, according to local reports.
Weather
Sam Is Now A Major Hurricane But Isn't Likely To Hit Land
September 25, 2021
The storm was located about 630 miles off the coast of French Guiana on Saturday. There's a slight chance it could hit Bermuda, but modeling currently shows it's likely to miss the island.
Europe
A 'Miracle House' Surrounded By A Volcano's Lava Is Still Standing
September 25, 2021
The Cumbre Vieja volcano has damaged hundreds of homes and forced more than 6,000 people to evacuate as lava raced across La Palma, part of the Spanish archipelago known as the Canary Islands.
Animals
A Crypto-Trading Hamster Performs Better Than Warren Buffett And The S&P 500
September 25, 2021
A hamster named Mr. Goxx enters one of two tunnels in the his cage, which determines whether he will buy or sell. As of Friday, his portfolio is up nearly 20%, according to his Twitter account.
Simon Says
Opinion: Free Expression Is On The Decline, In Cuba And Elsewhere
September 25, 2021
Cuba is one of dozens of countries, including some U.S. allies, using emergency powers to stifle free expression.
Europe
Germans Will Choose A New Government As Angela Merkel Steps Down As Chancellor
September 25, 2021
Sunday's federal election will determine who will follow Merkel, who has served as Germany's chancellor for 16 years. The country's next government is expected to be a coalition of three parties.
Technology
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Sparks A Silicon Valley Debate: Why Not Other Tech CEOs?
September 25, 2021
As the former CEO of the blood-testing company Theranos faces fraud charges, some are asking why other tech leaders accused of wrongdoing have avoided criminal charges.
Wish You Were Here
In France's Perfume Capital Of The World, There's A World Of Beautiful Fragrance
September 25, 2021
Its jasmine and roses are prized by perfumers and those eager to learn the trade. But the French Riviera town of Grasse didn't always smell sweet. Centuries ago, it was known for leather tanneries.
Politics
Rural Hospitals Worry They Will Lose Staff Because Of Biden's New Vaccine Mandate
September 25, 2021
In rural areas, hospitals and clinics are worried they'll be left short if staff quit rather than get COVID-19 vaccines required by the Biden administration's new mandate.
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Eviction Moratorium Expires / Restaurant Roundtable / Tyler Vargas Andrews Benefit Show
Today on Insight, we're looking at the end of California's eviction moratorium and hear from local restaurateurs about staying in business during the pandemic, and we learn about a benefit show for an injured Folsom Marine.
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