News Archive

California Coronavirus Updates: Anti-Vaccine Protesters Temporarily Shut LA Inoculation Site

January 31, 2021

The vaccination center, one of the nation’s largest, reopened shortly before 3 p.m. No arrests were made.

Northern California Filmmakers Send Film Set In Calaveras County To Sundance

January 30, 2021 | Ed Fletcher

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

‘Too Little, Too Late’: California Small Businesses Chase COVID-19 Relief

January 30, 2021

As new state grants, tax credits and federal loans roll out, small business owners say their survival will depend more on reopening rules, red tape and resolving unemployment chaos. What happens next will shape the state’s job market for years.

Health Care

Sacramento Community Clinics Say They Need County’s Help To Vaccinate Hard-To-Reach Groups

January 29, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Sacramento’s community clinics are gearing up to distribute the vaccine, but say they need more coordination from the county to reach marginalized groups.

State Government

Gov. Newsom: If California Teachers Demand Vaccination, Schools Won’t Reopen This Year

January 29, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

The governor’s comments come after the California Teachers Association demanded its teachers and members get the vaccine before students return to classrooms.

Business

Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus World

January 29, 2021 | Mike Hagerty

Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work.

State Government

California Lawmakers Will Decide Whether Candidates For Sheriff Need Law Enforcement Background

January 29, 2021 | Scott Rodd

Under current law, candidates must be certified by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or have experience and education in law enforcement.

California State Of Mind | Episode 11

Has Gavin Newsom Made the Grade as Governor of the Golden State?

January 29, 2021

How has Governor Newsom done during his first two years in office? We’ll get a midterm report card from CapRadio reporters. Also, a look at equity in California’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout as a new system is unveiled.

State Government

California Extends Eviction Moratorium Through June

January 29, 2021

With the state’s eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of January, California lawmakers passed two bills extending it through June.

Environment

Here’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Take Action On Climate Change

January 29, 2021 | Ezra David Romero

After a rough legislative session last year, California lawmakers are dreaming of ways to adapt to or prevent the climate crisis. Bills this session explore corporate accountability, funds for sea level rise adaptation and other efforts.