Business Journal: Waffle Experience Legal Battle; New Mid-Rise Midtown Apartments; Parkwest Casino Lotus Retail Plaza PurchaseMarch 1, 2019 | Steve MilneConstruction of 17 Central, Midtown Sacramento's latest apartment complex, could start before the end of the year. The Sacramento Business Journal's Scott Rodd tells us about it, plus stories about The Waffle Experience and a South Sacramento casino. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Tries To ‘Rewrite History’ With False Claim On San Francisco ICE PolicyFebruary 28, 2019 | Chris NicholsSpeaking on an Iowa politics podcast on Sunday, Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris said handing over undocumented youth to U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement, or ICE, was "an unintended consequence" of the policy.
Winter Storms Wash Away California Drought, Burnish SnowpackFebruary 28, 2019Drought conditions have almost been eliminated, which was unexpected as recently as October.
State GovernmentCharter School Transparency Bill Fast-Tracked To California Gov. Gavin NewsomFebruary 28, 2019 | Ben AdlerLawmakers have sent a bill that would subject charter schools to the same open government and transparency requirements as school districts.
PG&E: Company Equipment 'Probable' Cause Of Camp FireFebruary 28, 2019(AP) — PG&E took a step closer to taking responsibility for the Camp Fire Thursday, saying that it's likely that one of the utility's transmission lines sparked the deadly Butte County blaze.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornians Lose Millions Of Dollars In Recycling DepositsFebruary 28, 2019(AP) — Californians lost out on more than $300 million in recycling deposits in 2018 because it's increasingly difficult to find a place to recycle bottles and cans.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Promised ‘No New Taxes Without Voter Approval.’ Gavin Newsom's Stance Is Harder To Pin DownFebruary 28, 2019 | Ben AdlerWhen Jerry Brown ran for California governor in 2010 he vowed in TV ads and on the campaign trail that he would not raise taxes without voter approval. Gavin Newsom’s position on tax increases is a lot murkier. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Russian River Recedes After Flooding 2,000 Buildings In Sonoma County As Snow Falls In SierraFebruary 28, 2019(AP) — The Russian River began to recede on Thursday after flooding the communities of Guerneville and Monte Rio in Sonoma County this week.
Great Question!What Happens To Your Yard Waste After It's Picked Up By The City of Sacramento?February 28, 2019 | Julia MitricA CapRadio listener wanted to know where the green waste from her Land Park yard goes once the city picks up the curbside bin. Food and Sustainability reporter Julia Mitric followed the trail.
Health CareFinding Housing For Homeless People Still A Challenge As Sacramento’s ‘Whole Person Care’ Program ExpandsFebruary 28, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaMost of California’s homeless residents suffer from chronic mental health conditions, physical disabilities or addiction. The state is looking to expand a program that deals with those issues while finding people housing — but it’s not always easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California Republicans Rethink Approach In 2019February 28, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGreat Question!: What Happens To Green Waste In Sacramento?February 28, 2019CapRadio listener Ellen Chapman wanted to know what happens to our yard waste after we drag it to the curb. In the second installment of our listener-driven series, CapRadio Food & Sustainability reporter Julia Mitric went looking for waste. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezB Street Theatre Presents 'A Doll’s House Pt. 2'February 28, 2019 | Cody DrabbleLead actress Melinda Parrett and director Dave Pierini join Insight to talk about the B Street Theatre's production of "A Doll's House Pt. 2." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Commission Censures Ex-Judge Who Lost Attorney General BidFebruary 27, 2019Commissioners say the Republican judge "engaged in a broad spectrum of misconduct."
EnvironmentEver Dissect A Frog In Grade School? In California, That May Become A Thing Of The PastFebruary 27, 2019A group of lawmakers and organizations have created a bill that would make classroom dissections a thing of the past for California K-12 students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Homeless Campers Will Be Allowed To Sleep Outside Sacramento City Hall After HoursFebruary 27, 2019 | Nick MillerOn Tuesday, City Council voted unanimously to eliminate a ban that prevented people from being at the building between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The new rules will prohibit people from sitting or lying down during normal business hours.
Sacramento County Leaders Debate Whether They Need A ‘Code Of Conduct’February 27, 2019 | Bob MoffittA proposal by Sacramento County would have required its "leaders" to consult with public relations staff before speaking to reporters. It was rejected by a majority of the board on Tuesday.
Increase Campaign Donations To County Supervisors? Staff Is Looking Into It.February 27, 2019 | Bob MoffittSacramento County supervisors have asked staff to come up with proposals to change the amounts people can donate to a candidate for supervisor.
'Coming Forward Has Broke Me': #MeToo Movement Comes To Rural NevadaFebruary 27, 2019In a rural county of Nevada, some are asking what it takes to unseat the sheriff, whose alleged behavior has led to numerous complaints and at least one lawsuit.
Flooding In Sonoma County Turns Guerneville Into 'Island', Evacuations Ordered In Yolo CountyFebruary 27, 2019(AP) — The town of Guerneville along the Russian River has been evacuated as the river floods due to the storm sweeping Northern California. Evacuations are in place in Yolo County after Cache Creek has gone over its banks.
