EnvironmentCalifornia Weighs Electric Car Mandate For Uber And LyftMay 19, 2021The air board will consider curbing greenhouse gases from ride-hailing companies. The big question is: Who will pay for the cleaner vehicles?
Health CareAs Counties Expand Vaccine Access, Student-Run Clinic Steps In With Culturally Competent Care For Underserved CommunitiesMay 19, 2021 | Janelle SalangaMedical students are helping Sacramento-area residents to get vaccinated, streamlining the process of vaccination while offering care that’s grounded in an understanding of patients’ ethnic backgrounds.
Sacramento County Must Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 Even After June 15, New Health Director SaysMay 19, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tiffany LewSacramento County has tapped Chevon Kothari as the new county health services director. Kothari says low vaccination rates are a big driver in the county's inability to reopen faster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzMarking Legendary Golden-Age Pianist Erroll Garner's CentennialMay 19, 2021The Erroll Garner Jazz Project is collaborating on a deep, retrospective reissue of the composer and piano prodigy's live work, marking his 100th birthday in September.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Matt Haimovitz Welcomes Back His Cherished CelloMay 19, 2021Matt Haimovitz finally has his cello back more than a year and a half after breaking it, just in time for the release of a new recording with pianist Mari Kodama. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: An Employment Lawyer's Tips On How To Deal With EDD's Unemployment BacklogMay 18, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez | Megan ManataCalifornia’s Employment Development Department is still facing a backlog in filing claims or getting people their funds. An employment lawyer explains how best to get through EDD’s backlog if you’re still waiting for payment.
Health CareHomicides Surge In California Amid Covid Shutdowns Of Schools, Youth ProgramsMay 18, 2021California endured a brutal spike in homicides in 2020 across large swaths of the state, registering the largest year-over-year increase in victims in three decades.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Artists Asking Whether City Funding Should Be Kept LocalMay 18, 2021 | Ed FletcherNew public art being installed at the Sacramento Convention Center this month has resurfaced an ongoing debate about whether local artists should be the beneficiaries of city-funded sculptures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat California Lawmakers Could Do To Boost Homeownership For Black FamiliesMay 17, 2021Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.
A Cascade of Outrage Follows Investigation Into PG&E Fire Victim Trust ExpensesMay 17, 2021Fire victims and public officials are calling for increased oversight of the Fire Victim Trust set up to distribute billions of dollars in compensation to families displaced by fires sparked by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. equipment.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Keep Mask Rules In Place Until June 15May 17, 2021 | Nicole Nixon | Chris HaganThe move comes a week after the CDC said fully vaccinated adults could safely go without masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
State GovernmentIs California’s New Police Deadly Force Law Making A Difference?May 16, 2021Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill. Training of officers on the new law is inconsistent.
EnvironmentNew Report: Drought To Hit Rural Latino Communities HardestMay 15, 2021The Legislative Analyst’s Office warns California lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to vulnerable communities, particularly in the Central Valley.
What The New Mask Guidance Means For Unvaccinated Kids — And Their ParentsMay 15, 2021I'm fully vaccinated, but my kids aren't. Can I safely take off my mask? Do my unvaccinated kids have to keep masking in public?
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social MediaMay 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol WhiteA recent study by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
