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May 23, 2022
Study: Cal State system needs to increase staff pay
New study concludes that the nation’s largest university system underpays non-faculty staff
May 23, 2022
California debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugs
Advocates of the proposal say it would prevent overdoses, slow the spread of HIV and inspire drug users to seek help, while proponents say safe injection sites would create an "open drug scene."
May 23, 2022
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry?
The cases point to possible sexual transmission of this cousin of smallpox — a previously unknown method of spread for monkeypox.
Three Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state Senate
The district includes the city of Sacramento and its surrounding neighborhoods, stretching north to Elverta and south to Elk Grove.
May 22, 2022
Should kindergarten change in California?
Children from low-income families often start school with fewer academic skills than their more affluent peers, experts say, an issue exacerbated by the pandemic.
May 22, 2022
In California for years, but still can’t qualify for in-state tuition
Bills pending in the California Legislature would make it easier for undocumented students and visa holders to pay in-state tuition at public universities.
May 21, 2022
UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-free
At this weeks Regents meeting, the University of California moved closer to a goal of having students avoid burdensome student loans by 2030.
May 20, 2022
Interview: Chefs preview Sacramento Bacon Fest this weekend
Summer is coming, grills are turning on and Sacramento is celebrating the 11th annual Bacon Fest this weekend. Here’s what you may want to know.
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May 20, 2022
The Great Culling: Which California bills did legislators kill?
On suspense file day, legislators killed about 220 California bills on issues including education, health care, housing and workers.
May 19, 2022
Sacramento City Unified will end current school year on time after extension talks stall
Instead of continuing discussions about this year’s extension with the teachers’ union, the district is hoping to add instructional time over two years. It faces a $47 million penalty from the eight days lost during the strike.
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Planet Money
Ben Bernanke's Lessons From 'The Great Inflation'
May 24, 2022
In a new book, Ben Bernanke explains how and why the U.S. Federal Reserve has evolved to play such an important role in the economy.
National
Atlanta officers won't face charges from 2020 arrest of 2 college students
May 24, 2022
On bodycam footage, officers are shown confronting two young Black adults, Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young, after the pair were out past curfew following protests over George Floyd's death.
Author Interviews
Elif Batuman's sequel 'Either/Or' follows a young woman's sexual awakening
May 24, 2022
Either/Or is Batuman's sequel to her bestselling Pulitzer finalist novel The Idiot.
Elections
The election system shuddered in 2020. Now, there are fears of an attack within
May 24, 2022
The election system shuddered in 2020 as Donald Trump sought to overturn the result. Now, election deniers and defenders have eyes on the nuts and bolts of the process itself.
Television
Overwhelmed with TV options? Here's a few series you may have overlooked
May 24, 2022
Candy, Under the Banner of Heaven, I Love That For You and Made for Love are all on our TV critic's list.
Tiny Desk
Ada Lea: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
May 24, 2022
In her Tiny Desk (home) concert, Ada Lea performs four sharply detailed and dreamy songs.
Education
A school seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Michelle Obama's brother and his wife
May 24, 2022
The school argues it exercised its contractual right to deny the Robinson children enrollment in 2021, as school officials determined it was in the "best interest of the school."
KHN | Shots - Health News
A new clinic offering abortions is set to open in Wyoming, despite a looming ban
May 24, 2022
Aimed at serving a regional "abortion desert," the clinic plans to open, despite the expected overturn of Roe v. Wade. It's become a focal point for abortion debate in the state.
Elections
9 primary races to watch Tuesday in Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Arkansas
May 24, 2022
Georgia holds the political spotlight, as primary races take place in southern states this Tuesday. Here are nine contests we're keeping an eye on.
Book News & Features
A burn-proof edition of 'The Handmaid's Tale' goes up for auction
May 23, 2022
Organizers say proceeds from the auction will be donated to PEN, which advocates for free expression around the world.
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