Melody Stone
Former Interactive Producer
Melody Stone's childhood homes ranged from the Navajo reservation in Arizona to a small mining town in Mongolia and a few places in between.
She had her first taste of radio at Humboldt State University where she ran the music department at the student run radio station, KRFH.
With a healthy blend of journalistic and digital media experience, Melody joined the Capradio.org digital team with the mission to create the most engaging content possible for the stations' websites.
She loves cycling in high heels, having brunch at Midtown restaurants, and telling stories about her city.
Human-Powered, Mini-Mobile Libraries Roll Out In Yolo County
August 15, 2016
Have you ever wanted to go to the library but also needed to go to the farmer’s market? You can’t be in two places and once and now you won’t need to. Yolo County and Davis Libraries are introducing libraries towed by bikes.
Sacramento Police Department Sets Up Safe Space For Online Exchanges
August 12, 2016
Have you ever found a great buy on Craigslist? You might arrange a pick-up a the seller’s house, but showing up in a stranger’s place with a wad of cash can be dangerous. That’s why the Sacramento Police Department set up an Online Exchange Zone.
Why Is There A Self-Cannibalizing Hot Dog Statue Perched On A Building Off Alhambra Blvd.?
August 5, 2016
A life-sized hotdog man hungrily licking his lips while squirting ketchup on his forehead stands atop an unmarked red and black building at the intersection of Alhambra Blvd. and T Streets. A reader asked us to investigate this roadside distraction.
Rest Of The Fests: Collection Of Sacramento Area's Less Known Summer Festivals
August 5, 2016
Not all festivals celebrate rock stars and flower crowns, some celebrate peaches and tomatoes. CapRadio rounded up a selection of the lesser-known festivals from now until early Fall to fill the void in your summer schedule and your tummy.
Two Babies Born In California With Zika-Related Defects
August 4, 2016
The California Department of Public Health announced Thursday the birth of two babies with Zika-related defects in the state.
Q and A With Gaming Culture Expert On Impact Of Pokemon Go
July 29, 2016
The “Pokemon Go” craze is unlike anything we’ve seen in gaming so far. But what does it mean long-term? For the culture of gaming? For society as a whole? A media and video game expert reflects on the phenomenon.
‘Pokemon Go’ Draws Crowds And Profits Into Old Sacramento
July 22, 2016
Merchants in Old Sacramento are running ragged after two weeks of “Pokemon Go" mania. The neighborhood has become a magnet for players of the augmented reality game, which launched earlier this month. The crowds are translating into profits.
Float On: The Ins And Outs Of An American River Float
July 15, 2016
The American River provides many popular recreational opportunities, including floats. Today we’re going to outline some tips for conducting the very best river float and get the most out of the hot summer afternoons.
‘Pokemon Go’ Spawns Massive Sacramento Meetups, Pub Crawls
July 14, 2016
At least one pub crawl centered around the augmented reality mobile game, “Pokemon Go” was canceled due to too much interest. Organizers of another Pokemon event are going ahead as planned.
'Pokemon Go' Craze Hits Sacramento Area Parks
July 12, 2016
The mobile augmented-reality gaming phenomenon known as "Pokemon Go" is bringing hordes of players into Sacramento parks with the hopes of capturing rare pretend creatures on their phones.