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Andrew Nixon
Multimedia Producer
Andrew Nixon produces multimedia content for Capital Public Radio's website and other digital platforms. He focuses on health care stories, producing compelling visual content using video, still photos, panoramas, motion graphics, timelines, and infographics. He is always seeking out new methods and technologies that will help him tell powerful stories.
An experienced photojournalist, Nixon brings his knowledge of the region and its issues to the stories he works on. As a staff photographer for Gold Country Media, he developed a visual style that translates well to video and web-only platforms, including interactive multimedia.
Nixon received his degree in economics from California State University, Sacramento, where he produced his senior research project on public health. His knowledge of economic issues serves his ability to seek out and critically analyze stories.
Nixon is easy to identify among the Capital Public Radio staff. He's the one with all the cameras who's fond of using outdated slang.
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Photos: Mourners Gather In Sacramento To Pay Tribute To Ruth Bader Ginsburg
September 19, 2020
The vigils Saturday at the Sacramento County Courthouse and California state Capitol mirrored events that have sprung up around the country following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday.
Photos: Bear Fire Devastates Oroville Area
September 9, 2020
At least 20,000 residents in parts of Butte and Yuba counties near Oroville were given evacuation orders Tuesday night into Wednesday because of the growing Bear Fire.
Photos: Lightning Fires Burn In Solano County
August 19, 2020
The 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.
VIDEO: Sacramento-Area Fans Build Burning Man Inspired Drive-Through Experience
July 28, 2020
With Burning Man canceled this year, Sacramento-area "burners" put on a show for local art enthusiasts that didn't require them to leave their cars.
Christopher Columbus Statue Removed From California State Capitol Rotunda
July 7, 2020
Crews started removing a statue of Christopher Columbus from its prominent position in the California state Capitol rotunda Tuesday. It comes days after demonstrators removed a statue of Junipero Serra from the Capitol grounds.
Photo Essay: 100 Days Of California's Stay-At-Home Order
June 27, 2020
June 27 marks 100 days since the state issued an order for all residents to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Looking back, we’re reminded of how much has happened — and how much life has changed — as we’ve all faced COVID-19.
PHOTOS: Thousands March Saturday In Sacramento To Protest Racism, Police Brutality
June 6, 2020
The demonstration began at the Golden 1 Center downtown, then went east toward City Hall, before gathering at Cesar Chavez Plaza.
PHOTOS: Peaceful Protest Marks Seventh Day Of George Floyd Demonstrations In Sacramento
June 3, 2020
Wednesday night, demonstrators continued to gather in Sacramento to protest the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
'We Made The Best To Celebrate': Grant High Holds Drive-Thru Graduation Amid Pandemic
June 2, 2020
As schools adapted to remote learning since the stay-at-home order, they have still found creative solutions to mark high school graduation.
PHOTOS: Sacramento Protests Continue Peacefully Despite Curfew Order
June 1, 2020
After two nights where protests over the death of George Floyd were followed by the destruction of property, demonstrations led by Stevante Clark continued peacefully after the city's curfew.