Health CareWorried About Going Out Once California Reopens? Experts Say Take It Slow.May 10, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWhile many people may be excited about returning to in-person social interactions post-pandemic, therapists say others are experiencing fear, obsessive behavior and uncertainty about going out again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Parents Are Concerned About Children Falling Behind, COVID-19 Poll FindsMay 10, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneIn a recent Valley Vision and CapRadio survey, 70% of parents said they were concerned about their kids falling behind academically during the pandemic. More than 40% were “extremely” or “very” concerned. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareValley Vision, CapRadio Release Latest COVID-19 Resilience PollMay 10, 2021 | Vicki GonzalezA year after the pandemic’s onset, what are the experiences, perceptions, concerns and hopes of people living in California’s Capital region? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Growers Had To Sidestep County And State Programs To Vaccinate FarmworkersMay 9, 2021As harvest season approached, growers begged county officials to vaccinate their workers. But the state and counties didn’t prioritize vaccine doses for farmworkers in February. So the growers and doctors stepped in and set up their own clinics.
Pediatricians Can Bypass MyTurn As They Vaccinate ChildrenMay 8, 2021In an effort to accelerate vaccination of teens, California health officials say they will allow pediatricians to obtain doses without going through the state’s problematic registration site. Children ages 12 to 15 may become eligible for COVID-19 va
Red Flag Warning For Much Of Northern California Through TuesdayMay 8, 2021 | Steve Milne | Chris HaganMuch of the Central Valley stretching from Redding to Modesto will be under a red flag warning this weekend as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
Cal Fire Urges Homeowners To Prepare For WildfiresMay 8, 2021 | Rich IbarraCal Fire Director Thom Porter says there’s every reason to believe that this year could be as bad as last year. Porter is urging people to clear 100 feet of defensible space around their homes, harden their structures and form an evacuation plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalWhat Is Activism? Carl Hancock Rux Talks With Lara DownesMay 8, 2021The poet and playwright wrestles with the idea of being an activist in America today in its various forms, meanings and misunderstandings.
California Lost Population For First Time In History In 2020May 7, 2021 | Chris HaganThe announcement comes on the heels of new Census figures that showed since 2010 California grew by its lowest rate in any decade , so much so it will lose two congressional seats.
‘A Tax On The Poor’: Nevada Lawmakers Consider Removing Jail Time For Unpaid Traffic TicketsMay 6, 2021 | Bert JohnsonNevada is one of just 13 states where an unpaid ticket can land people in jail. For the fifth legislative session in a row, lawmakers are weighing a bill that would decriminalize minor traffic violations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rates Of Suicide Rose During The Pandemic For Black AmericansMay 6, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez | Megan ManataThe COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone in the U.S., but not equally. The latest research from Johns Hopkins University shows that Black Americans' suicide rate went up 100% during the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: New Sen. Alex Padilla Has Limited Time To Prove Himself To California VotersMay 6, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Sen. Alex Padilla has been in office for 100 days and will face an election next year after being appointed to Vice President Kamala Harris' former seat. He said his focus will be on infrastructure, climate change and immigration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Survivors Stuck In Limbo As PG&E Fire Victim Trust Pays Out $50 Million In FeesMay 6, 2021In its first year of operation, the PG&E Fire Victim Trust spent nearly 90% of its funds on overhead expenses while families who lost their homes waited for help.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims By Recall Election Candidate John Cox And Gov. Gavin NewsomMay 6, 2021 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California found Cox distorted plans for a good behavior plan for prison inmates, while Newsom’s claim the recall election could cost “hundreds of millions of dollars” is on the right track. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No, California Gov. Newsom Did Not ‘Just Let 76,000 Inmates Out Of Jail,’ As Recall Candidate John Cox Falsely ClaimedMay 6, 2021 | Chris NicholsCalifornia expanded a good behavior credit program that will make thousands of inmates eligible for somewhat shorter sentences, but a state prisons spokesperson said no releases are expected for months or years.
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.
