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Ed Fletcher

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Ed Fletcher is a multimedia journalist, filmmaker and community leader who was born and raised in the Sacramento region. He attended Casa Roble High School in Orangevale before leaving to Louisiana to attend the historically black Southern University. In 2000, he returned as a staff writer at The Sacramento Bee. Ed's creative exploration has included performing improv and stand-up comedy, as well as attending the Burning Man counterculture festival annually. He's the president of Sacramento Valley Spark, a local nonprofit inspired by the 10 principles of Burning Man. 

 

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    Stories by Ed Fletcher

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    Biden Pushes Offshore Wind Power, But California Might Miss First Wave

    April 6, 2021

    The generation of green power from offshore wind turbines is set to see major gains under plans introduced by President Joe Biden, but as an industry expert explains, the path in California is more complicated.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Sacramento County Proposes Taking Some Emergency Calls Away From Law Enforcement

    February 25, 2021

    The proposal would create a $1.6-million pilot program operating during weekdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The plan faced strong opposition from area police chiefs, while advocates pushed for a 24/7 system.

  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    Sacramento Warming Centers Remain Closed Due To COVID-19 As Strong Winds Return

    February 23, 2021

    While winds aren't expected to match what the city saw earlier this winter, officials are urging unhoused Sacramento residents to take advantage of a city parking garage for emergency shelter with warming centers closed after a COVID-19 outbreak.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    ‘We Really Want To Figure This Out.’ Sacramento City, County Government Divided In Struggle To Confront Homelessness Crisis

    February 12, 2021

    Advocates for Sacramento’s homeless residents say city and county officials failed to provide adequate emergency shelter before last month’s powerful storm. Only now are city officials taking more aggressive steps.

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    Northern California Filmmakers Send Film Set In Calaveras County To Sundance

    January 30, 2021

    Calaveras County is the setting of the movie "First Date" premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Violent Breach In D.C. Raises Questions About Safety At California State Capitol

    January 8, 2021

    But the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists in Washington D.C. raises difficult questions about whether the state building is vulnerable to a similar attack.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Interview: New Head Of Sacramento Tree Foundation On Creating Equity, Fighting Climate Change

    December 16, 2020

    Jessica Sanders will soon move to Sacramento to become executive director of the Sacramento Tree Foundation. She recently spoke with CapRadio about what she hopes to achieve in her new role, including addressing issues of equity and climate change.

  • Ed Fletcher / CapRadio

    As More Bay Area Residents Work From Home, Many Are Moving That Home To Sacramento

    November 27, 2020

    The pandemic has been changing the way some people work, from pressed office pants to pajama pants at home. With that change, some people in the Bay Area aren’t deciding just to change their pants, but their scenery too — all the way to Sacramento.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Here’s What We Know About Sacramento Region Election Results

    November 13, 2020

    The county is nearly finished tallying ballots. This is a look at the results so far.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Sacramento Cardrooms Go Al Fresco During Coronavirus Restrictions

    October 17, 2020

    Restaurants aren't the only businesses moving outdoors to stay open during the pandemic. Some Sacramento cardrooms are making space for gamblers in outside casinos.

 

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