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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%.
July 27, 2021
Officers Give Harrowing Testimony Of Defending The Capitol On Jan. 6: Watch Live
"For most people, Jan. 6 happened for a few hours," U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell said. "But for those of us who were in the thick of it, it has not ended."
Interview: Sacramento Singer Breaks Down What It Was Like To Work During Stay-At-Home Orders
Sacramento musician Omari Tau found himself in a troubling situation once the state shut down due to the pandemic. He realized he needed to figure out how to perform, teach and work on singing, all from behind a computer screen.
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July 26, 2021
Why Are Key California Affordable Housing Bills Bottled Up?
Affordable housing advocates are asking why bills supported by state Senate leader Toni Atkins are stuck in the Assembly. One answer appears to be a labor provision pushed by the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
California Will Require Vaccination Or Testing For Health Care, State Workers
California state employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Aug. 2. Workers who do not must continue to wear masks at work and be tested at least weekly.
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July 25, 2021
After 18 Months, Sutter Antitrust Settlement Finally Poised for Formal Approval
The settlement is expected to have nationwide implications on how hospital systems negotiate prices with insurers.
July 25, 2021
UC Tuition Hike: Regents To Vote On ‘Forever’ Increase
Thursday’s vote could allow UC campuses to raise tuition every year, indefinitely — despite receiving extra state cash. Student groups are outraged and key lawmakers oppose the move, but UC says it needs more money.
July 25, 2021
Outgunned: Why California’s Groundbreaking Firearms Law Is Failing
California enacted a law to remove guns from people deemed too dangerous to be armed. But the measure, plagued by problems, has not achieved its promise.
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Business
Activision Blizzard Workers Are Walking Out After The Studio's Sexual Harassment Suit
July 28, 2021
A group of employees urged the video game company to work with them on four demands, including an end to mandatory arbitration clauses in employee contracts and the release of salary and other data.
Technology
Google Mandates Vaccines For Workers, Pushes Back Return To Office Date
July 28, 2021
Google's vaccine requirement could push other employers to follow suit, but so far, most major tech companies have not issued vaccine mandates.
Music News
ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill Dead At Age 72
July 28, 2021
One-third of the Texas blues-rock mainstay ZZ Top has died. Dusty Hill, the band's bassist and one of its vocalists, was 72 years old, and according to his bandmates died at his home in Houston.
Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics
His DACA Status Almost Dashed His Olympic Hopes. He Just Got The All-Clear
July 28, 2021
Luis Grijalva qualified to run track for his home country of Guatemala. But, being a DACA recipient, the Arizona college student needed a special permit to leave the United States in order to return.
Obituaries
Joey Jordison, A Founding Member Of The Band Slipknot, Has Died At Age 46
July 28, 2021
Jordison drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs.
Politics
The Justice Department Puts States On Notice About Election Audits And Voting Changes
July 28, 2021
The moves are part of the Biden administration's push to demonstrate it is on guard amid new voting restrictions proposed and enacted by Republican-led states.
Shots - Health News
Do You Need To Wear A Mask Indoors Where You Live? Check This Map
July 28, 2021
The CDC wants vaccinated people to wear masks indoors if the coronavirus is spreading widely where they live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.
Politics
Bipartisan Senate Negotiators Say They Reach A Deal On Infrastructure After Hiccups
July 28, 2021
After weeks of talks that often appeared on the verge of collapse, a group of 20 Senate Republicans and Democrats reached agreement on a bill funding roads, bridges, transit projects and broadband.
Life Kit
You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health
July 28, 2021
You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.
National
New York Will Require State Workers To Be Vaccinated Or Undergo Weekly Testing
July 28, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that state employees have until Labor Day to get vaccinated. New York, like other states, has seen a rising number of coronavirus cases linked to the Delta variant.
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New CDC Mask Guidelines, State Workers Vaccination Changes / Why Some Zip Codes Have Lower Vaccination Rates / Hiring Issues Amid Labor Shortage / “Sierra Jazz Society Picnic”
Today on Insight, we're looking at the new CDC mask guidelines, why some Sacramento-area zip codes have lower vaccination rates, hiring issues amid a labor shortage, and the Sierra Jazz Society Picnic.
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