CapRadio ReadsAlka Joshi - The Henna ArtistAugust 20, 2020Lakshmi escapes her abusive marriage and builds a career. It’s India, 1955. Alka Joshi’s novel, “The Henna Artist,” captures the scenery of urban and country life, the privilege of the aristocracy and the challenges of a self-employed woman. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom Switches-Up Democratic Convention Appearance As California Wildfires, Other Crises Keep Piling OnAugust 20, 2020 | Nicole NixonBlazes, the pandemic, rolling blackouts — former advisors to California governors say crisis management can make or break a political career. Can Gov. Newsom ‘meet the moment’ when emergencies keep coming?
4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National ConventionAugust 20, 2020Kamala Harris used her prime-time speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Barack Obama launched a rare attack on his successor. And Democrats urged people to vote.
Photos: Lightning Fires Burn In Solano CountyAugust 19, 2020 | Andrew NixonThe LNU Lightning Complex fires drove Solano County residents from their homes Wednesday. The fires — a handful of the 367 in the state — destroyed homes and buildings in the area while clouding the skies with smoke throughout the region.
Sparks Mayor Dies In Office After Battle with Pancreatic CancerAugust 19, 2020 | Bert JohnsonMayor Ron Smith of Sparks, Nevada died Wednesday after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Colleagues on the city council remember his leadership and dedication to Nevada’s veterans.
Live Updates: 2020 Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, August 19August 19, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention.
Rent Control in Sacramento May Be Headed to November Ballots After Long Legal BattleAugust 19, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanKnown as Measure C, the Sacramento ballot measure could enact stronger rent control that would cap rent increases to 5% each year and create an elected rental housing board.
Evacuations Still In Place In Vacaville As Lightning Sparked Blaze Grows to 131,000 August 19, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Ezra David RomeroEvacuations are still in place in Vacaville Thursday as the LNU Lightning Complex fires have grown to 131,000 acres.
Health CareCalifornia Students With Disabilities Could Soon Return To In-Person SchoolingAugust 19, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom is expected to issue new back-to-school guidelines for students with disabilities this week. Parents and advocates say school districts need to provide more support for children who don’t learn well remotely.
State GovernmentWatch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For August 19August 19, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on COVID-19 in the state.
