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Megan Manata
Interactive Producer
Megan Manata is an Interactive Producer at CapRadio.
Prior to joining CapRadio, Megan was an intern at NPR where she reported for the National Desk and KCRW, a Santa Monica-based radio station, where she produced for Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Megan is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she received her M.S. in journalism. While at USC, Megan wore many hats; she reported, produced, and directed in a team the school’s radio magazine program while she also worked as an editor for digital news.
Megan first started listening to public radio in college and has never stopped since.
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Sacramento And Yolo Counties
December 29, 2020
With the Christmas holidays wrapping up, some people may be wondering what to do with their tree. Here are some options in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Renters, Landlords Both Looking For Action From Lawmakers As California Eviction Moratorium Set To Expire
December 17, 2020
A mounting COVID-19 caseload isn’t the only thing that Californians have to worry about — the eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in January, leaving millions of renters in the state at risk of losing their homes.
Interview: Sacramento Health Officer Urges Residents Not To Gather As ICU Capacity Drops
December 9, 2020
Much of the state is under the new stay-at-home measures, and while the Greater Sacramento Region has not yet triggered the order, a county top health officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye, thinks we should be prepared.
Interview: State Sen. Richard Pan On What California's Vaccine Distribution May Look Like
December 2, 2020
Several COVID-19 vaccines are under development, with some on their way to getting FDA approval soon. Sacramento-area state Senator and doctor Richard Pan explains what people can expect once the immunizations are officially approved.
Tips On Applying For Unemployment In California
November 24, 2020
The unemployment system can be confusing to navigate, doubly so during a pandemic. On CapRadio's Insight, Randol White spoke with an employment lawyer about how to apply and move your claim forward.
How To Prepare For The Holidays As COVID-19 Cases Rise In The Sacramento Region
November 12, 2020
Planning on getting together with family and friends for the upcoming holidays? Health experts say be careful because the next few weeks might be the “darkest days” in the COVID-19 pandemic.
As COVID-19 Cases Increase, Sacramento-Area Restaurants Worry About Returning Restrictions
November 11, 2020
Sacramento County is one of 11 counties moving back into the most restrictive reopening tier soon. How will a cycle of reopening and close affect local small businesses and restaurants?
Sacramento-Area Voters On Why They Voted In-Person In 2020
November 3, 2020
Voters across the greater Sacramento region headed to the polls to cast their ballot in-person this week for a variety of reasons. Here’s what they had to say.
California Secretary Of State Alex Padilla Discusses Voting In-Person, Unauthorized Drop Boxes, And Why You Can't Change Your Vote
October 30, 2020
The voting period for the 2020 election is almost over, and for potential voters wondering how it’ll be to vote in-person, or if they’re curious about becoming poll observers, Secretary of State Alex Padilla has answers.
Feeling Anxious About the Election? We Asked A Psychiatrist How To Cope
October 28, 2020
Worried about the election? Stop your doom scrolling, and read this. We spoke to a Stanford psychiatry professor to learn about how this election’s news cycle feels nonstop, and how to step away from it all for a bit.