Ever wonder why there always seems to be a traffic jam on Interstate 80 in Dixon? Listener Andy Brenan did. As part of our listener-driven series, CapRadio reporter and All Things Considered anchor Randol White investigated.

Great Question! works by having the community submit and vote on questions. Each month we'll choose popular questions and report on them. In some cases, we'll even bring along the question asker for the story.

We just finished up our latest voting round. The winner? Listeners Andy and Deb Hesse wanted to know what happened to the property of Japanese-Americans living in Sacramento who were interned during World War II. CapRadio's Emily Zentner is investigating the answer, and will share what she finds later this month.

What questions do you have about the measles cases in California? Submit it to us here.

California is getting older; seniors are the fastest growing age group in the state. As part of the California Dream collaboration with CALmatters, KPCC, KQED and KPBS, CapRadio is profiling some of California's six million seniors to better understand how their experiences point the way ahead and shape the California dream.

Recent CapRadio stories include:

Sammy Caiola's profile of Cliff Shockney, a 72-year-old LGBT senior who is searching for new friends and a companion after losing his partner.

Julia Mitric's profile of Alan Haight, a 62-year-old farmer that is going in search of a successor.

Check out all the stories and content available on the Graying California website.  

Gavin Newsom marked his 100th day in office on April 16, and CapRadio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler was able to secure the only interview by a broadcast outlet with the governor. Ben Adler's interview touched on progress over the first 100 days, sanctuary policy, wildfire liability, taxes and more. 

You can watch the entire video interview below, as well as audio clips and highlights from it.

Check out a timeline of Newsom's first 100 days in office here.

CapRadio is committed to providing continued, in-depth wildfire coverage. It's been six months since the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, but we've been reporting on the aftermath, including the rebuilding efforts of survivors and medical care challenges.

We've also been covering updates on PG&E, Cal Fire preparations and Gavin Newsom's actions in advance of next wildfire season.

You can always stay up to date on all our coverage from the wildfire hub page.

In case you missed it: Interactive Wildfire Map of California.

The city of Sacramento is one step closer to possibly securing a Major League Soccer team after the City Council voted to invest $33 million to help the Republic FC build a new soccer stadium in the downtown railyards. 

While this was a big step in acquiring a pro MLS franchise, the seven-year journey is far from over. Check out a timeline of events that have led us to this point.

In case you missed our announcements, we're excited to share our plans for a new headquarters in the heart of downtown Sacramento! The new location will act as an epicenter of news reporting, music and the arts, and events for the communities we serve. 

You can learn more about the move, as well as view renderings of the new headquarters, and our announcement on the CapRadio Reimagined page.

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Reason as our new midday classical announcer. You can hear Jennifer weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm. She will also serve as our first-ever community liaison for music. An accomplished classical pianist, Jennifer has appeared in solo and ensemble performances across Europe, the United States and Canada. 

Recently, she completed her 9th international festival tour, including twice appearing as a soloist to critical acclaim at the Interharmony International Music Festival in Germany, as well as at the Schlern and Orfeo International Music Festivals in Italy. She has also appeared in an ensemble setting at Carnegie Hall, the Vatican, the Liszt Academy in Hungary, and the international Festival of Peace and Brotherhood in Italy.

Jennifer officially starts as our midday classical announcer this week, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have her. In a recent Q&A, she explained what brought her to this role at CapRadio:

"Getting to talk about music every day. I try to tell people a lot of interesting things about the music, or the composers, or the performers that maybe they didn't know. I hope they'll just fall in love with all of the music, and come back again and again."

Don't miss our live author interview with Mark Arax on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 pm. He will discuss his new release, The Dreamt Land, which explores California and the battle over water as it lurches from drought to flood and back again. The Dreamt Land weaves reportage, history and memoir to confront the "Golden State" myth in riveting fashion.

Our live author interview events include complimentary catered food and wine, and copies of the book are available for purchase as well. The event is now open to all members and the public. There is limited seating available, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon. 

Broadcast Circle members and above gain early access and two free tickets to these events. If you missed our earlier invitations, please contact Patti Stoltz (916-278-8945 or [email protected]), who can reserve your tickets.

As part of this year's annual contest, artists from our coverage area submitted poster art reflecting their interpretation of "music discovery." We've selected the final winners whom we'll be celebrating during our reveal party at Canon East Sacramento. 

Join Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner, who will deejay during the event, and CapRadio staff for a night of happy hour specials, art and music. Winning art merchandise will be available for pre-order.

Thursday, May 9th from 6 pm - 8 pm. Free tickets, but please RSVP.

It's time for our second annual Tiny Desk Sacramento concert! Following NPR's well-known Tiny Desk Contest, CapRadio will showcase outstanding local musicians who entered into this year's contest.

Curated by Nick Brunner, host of CapRadio's modern music discovery show, Hey, Listen!, enjoy a collection of local talent who will perform an outdoor concert in the CapRadio Garden. 

The concert will include food trucks, beverages for sale and merchandise featuring our Print Radio design contest winners. Come and enjoy an evening of music, art and community.

This event is in high demand, so get your tickets before they sell out.

We're excited to reveal our 2020 CapRadio Travels trips. Each trip has been thoughtfully planned to offer a unique experience filled with plenty of beautiful art, captivating music, delicious food and, naturally, time to relax.

Catalonia & Provence
March 24 - April 4, 2020

Host: Randol White, reporter and All Things Considered anchor at CapRadio

This is a food, wine and art lover's adventure to Barcelona and the South of France. Tour art museums featuring Picasso, Cézanne, Gaudi, Dali, Matisse and Miro, explore Roman ruins, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic countryside views and outdoor markets.

Poland & Prague
May 14 - May 24, 2020

Host: Joe Barr, Chief Content Officer at CapRadio

The highlight of this classical music lover's trip may be the Prague Spring International Music Festival featuring some of the most beautiful music in the world, but this unique excursion offers a whole lot more. 

Spain & Portugal
September 20 - October 1, 2020

Host: Rick Eytcheson, President and General Manager at CapRadio

Discover the history, art, food and wine of Spain and Portugal on this in-depth journey to Iberia. 

Stay up to date on CapRadio Travels information by subscribing to our Travels email.

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Help us improve our content offerings and communication by answering a few questions about your podcast listening habits. If you don't listen to podcasts, we'd love to know why.

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Vijay Iyer Sextet @ Mondavi
Gary Vercelli as the emcee
May 7

Roseville Jazz Festival
CapRadio staff and music hosts as emcees
May 25-26

Classical Concert With Andrei Baumann @ Crocker
Event Date: Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm
10% off 

A Pair of Tickets to Ziggy Marley

Where: Ironstone Amphitheatre, Calaveras County
When: Friday, June 28th
Contest Ends on May 10

In order to better serve our listeners, we now have a web page where you can check the status of our broadcast signals across our coverage areas. You can also report problems you're having and easily access other listening options through our online streaming, mobile app and more.