It’s the time of year to celebrate endings and highlight new beginnings.

After a successful 2019, the CapRadio news team is at once grateful to serve the community and proud of its achievements: more powerful coverage of the death of Stephon Clark; two marquee podcast series, TahoeLand and Making Meadowview; ongoing excellence in covering California’s Capitol, from the high-speed rail project to sexual harassment training failure; and ambitious multimedia projects, such as our interactive wildfire map and mini-video documentary.

We’re also excited to look forward. 2020 promises to be a year of unprecedented growth and innovation. Simply put: This could be the most consequential year in CapRadio’s four decades.

Here’s a sneak peek: The newsroom plans to welcome at least four new journalists to its team — announcements on those hires coming soon — and the staff is embarking on what I will admit are some very ambitious endeavors. Keep an eye out for special 2020 Election and Census projects, a new major story that unites our investigative and community-engagement teams, fresh podcasts, a new-look Insight with Beth Ruyak — and more things that I can’t let out of the bag just yet. 

Again, we’re thrilled to serve you. Thanks for your support!

Nick Miller
Managing Editor of News

Every year hundreds of new California laws take effect Jan. 1. The digital content team compiled an easy-to-digest list of ones that might have an impact on your daily life in 2020. 

DEEP DIVE:

What You Need To Know About California’s New Domestic Partnership Law

Mental Health Care Could Get Easier for New Moms Under New California Rules

California Landlords Can't Reject Tenants Solely For Using Vouchers Starting In 2020

CapRadio multimedia reporter Andrew Nixon has been telling stories through photography for the station since 2011. Over the years, he has amassed a treasure trove of photos that beautifully capture the region and its people. To commemorate 2020, he went through his significant photo archive to compile and share some of his most memorable moments of the last decade.

In 2016, former Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that defined the practice of lane splitting and tasked the California Highway Patrol with providing guidelines for riders. But CapRadio listener Matt Champion wanted to know: "Are our roads safer now that this law has been in effect?" CapRadio's Scott Rodd talks to the experts to find out just how safe or unsafe this practice is.

In a new digital campaign ad, former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden makes claims against Donald Trump by declaring California firefighters "spoke out" against the president over his controversial tweet during the state's deadly November 2018 wildfires. CapRadio's PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols investigates how accurate that statement is.

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Bakersfield has far more jobs in oil than solar, despite Schwarzenegger’s claim.

Congressman says his Silicon Valley district has higher GDP than Russia.

CapRadio's PolitiFact California wants to answer your questions about government in the golden state. Want to know about the housing crisis or voter fraud? Send in your questions, and our reporters and fact-checkers will find your answer.

As local governments in California continue to battle the cannabis black market, a growing number of cities and counties are using hefty fines to deter illegal pot grows, especially in residential neighborhoods. But Sacramento also faces dozens of legal actions from property owners, who claim the penalties are excessive and violate their constitutional rights. CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd investigates.

New NASA Mission Plans To Map Sea Level Rise From Space Through 2030

Nasa attempts to answer the question: How much will Earth's oceans rise by 2030? Beyond helping to understand the full impact of climate change this the data from these missions help agencies learn about weather systems with a significant effect on California, such as El Niño. CapRadio's Environment Reporter Ezra David Romero finds out more about the missions and what their reporting means.

What's The Best Way To Help Homeless Sacramento Residents? Here's What They Say.

As the weather grows colder and wetter, the roughly 5,570 Sacramentans sleeping outdoors on any given night will face harsher conditions. CapRadio's Healthcare Reporter Sammy Caiola talked to local homeless individuals and advocates about what they say people should (or shouldn't) do to help the situation.

California Is Giving Doctors Incentives To Ask Patients About Childhood Trauma

People who experience adversity early in life have much higher chances of substance abuse, depression, or chronic diseases than their peers, according to national research. California has started giving doctors and nurses the tools to do screenings for these events, known as adverse childhood experiences.

Mayor Steinberg Responds To Trump Administration, Confirming Sacramento Will Accept Refugees

Rolling In Dough: Country’s Busiest Mall Cinnabon May Be At Sacramento’s Arden Fair

San Joaquin County To Provide Care To Human Trafficking Survivors With Federal Grant

Sutter Health Settles $575 Million California Antitrust Suit, Agrees to Change Practices

David Stern, NBA Commissioner Who Helped Keep Kings In Sacramento, Dies At 77

Join CapRadio and Donna Apidone for an author interview with Irene Butter about her memoir, Shores Beyond Shores, a first-person account of her journey as a Holocaust survivor.

Broadcast Circle members and above get two free tickets to these events. For more information, please contact Patti Stoltz. Phone: (916) 278-8945 Email: [email protected]

CapRadio is pleased to announce that we have some people on the move in our office. As part of our ongoing effort to serve our communities, we are proud to have these talented staff members in new roles.

Nick Miller - Managing Editor of News. Formerly the Senior Editor for News and Features at CapRadio, Miller has been a cornerstone of the newsroom. He brings more than 16 years of editorial experience, as well as leadership skills, to the role as we continue evolving our multi-platform reporting offerings.

Sally Schilling - On-Demand Director. Formerly a reporter and podcast producer at CapRadio, Schilling was the producer behind some of our biggest podcasts, including TahoeLand and YosemiteLand. A graduate of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, she brings a strong background in reporting and podcast production as we grow our digital content offerings.

Ben Adler - Director, Programming and Audience Development. Formerly the Capitol Bureau Chief at CapRadio, Adler is a household name for most of our listeners. Adler brings nearly two decades of experience in broadcast radio and programming as we place a renewed emphasis on the overall quality and sound of our station.

Note: With Ben Adler moving into this new role, we are in the midst of hiring a second State Government Reporter and a new Editor to work alongside Scott Rodd.

Nick Brunner - Assistant Director, Programming and Audience Development / Modern Music Director. Host of CapRadio's Hey, Listen!, Brunner plays a key role in audio production and programming for the station as well as overseeing our Saturday music lineup and expansion. He brings over a decade of experience in broadcast radio, audio production and programming.

Note: Nick Brunner will remain the host of CapRadio’s Hey, Listen! program, which you can hear on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

An Evening with Itzhak Perlman: Presented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis & CapRadio
CapRadio Staff at the event
January 11

Sacramento Community Concert Association
Classical Music Host Kevin Doherty to emcee
January 12

Tord Gustavsen Trio
Jazz Host Gary Vercelli to emcee
January 23

Joey Alexander Trio
Jazz Host Gary Vercelli to emcee
January 31

Two Tickets to Jeffrey Siegel

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts
When: January 11

Giveaway valid through 01/08 

Ticket giveaways are posted throughout the month, so check back for new opportunities.

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