State GovernmentNixing Single-Family Zoning: Will It Make Housing More Affordable?April 5, 2021 | Chris NicholsHousing experts say options like duplexes and triplexes are less expensive than single-family homes but won’t be affordable for everyone. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are LosingApril 4, 2021Kelp forests along Northern California have almost vanished. Divers and scientists are racing to stop purple sea urchins from taking over critical habitat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Benching COVID: Baseball Fans Return To California StadiumsApril 4, 2021Major League Baseball welcomed spectators back to stadiums for regular season games for the first time since October 2019. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CDC Says Travel Is Safe For Fully Vaccinated People, But Opposes Nonessential TripsApril 3, 2021Guidance released Friday allows fully vaccinated people to travel domestically without getting tested or self-quarantining, but advises them to keep practicing mitigation measures to protect others.
Native Issues Getting More Attention In Nevada Legislature, But Leaders Say Representation Still LackingApril 2, 2021 | Bert JohnsonNevada lawmakers are considering several bills that would directly affect Native Americans, but advocates say the state is still behind the curve when it comes to responding to tribal residents’ needs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalComposer Richard Danielpour Takes A Page From The Good Book Of J.S. BachApril 2, 2021 | Kevin DohertyCapRadio’s Classical Music Director Kevin Doherty spoke with Danielpour about the award-winning 2018 oratorio “The Passion of Yeshua,” how Johann Sebastian Bach served as its initial inspiration and how obsession can define a composer’s style. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Allow Large Indoor Events, But With Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative TestApril 2, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Nicole NixonStarting April 15 California will allow indoor gatherings such as concerts, sporting events or conferences, but only in counties outside of the state's most-restrictive tier. Capacity will also depend on proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Health CareWith Cases Increasing, Sacramento Still Weeks From Away From Less-Restrictive Tier Even As Vaccine Eligibility ExpandsApril 2, 2021 | Kris HooksSacramento County health officials say the uptick in cases is driven by youth sports and traveling, with the latter being of the biggest concern. And while vaccine eligibility is expanding, there are worries about supply meeting the increased demand.
Fact-Checking California Sen. Alex Padilla's Claim About Guns And VotingApril 1, 2021 | Chris NicholsPadilla recently claimed that in a majority of states, Americans can obtain a rifle quicker and easier than they can cast a ballot. PolitiFact California fact-checked that claim in this week's Can You Handle the Truth? segment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFinally Some Good News For California Nursing Home ResidentsApril 1, 2021More than 9,000 people have died of COVID-19 in California nursing homes. But after a massive vaccination campaign, infections and deaths have plummeted — and nursing homes are cautiously reopening to visitors.
4 Killed In Shooting At Office Building In CaliforniaApril 1, 2021Police in Orange found "multiple victims" when they arrived at an office complex Wednesday. Two other people were injured in the incident, including the suspect.
Health CareAs California Sends More Vaccines To Underserved Communities, Local Clinics And Residents Do The LegworkMarch 31, 2021 | Scott RoddClinics are conducting social media campaigns and working with established community members to ensure vaccines reach hard-hit communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Coronavirus Updates: Californians Age 50 And Over Can Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine On State WebsiteMarch 31, 2021In a Pew Research center poll conducted over the summer, nearly 30% of Americans said that the pandemic has strengthened their faith.
Stockton Officers Fired After Beating of 17-Year-Old DriverMarch 30, 2021 | Rich IbarraTwo Stockton Police officers were fired Tuesday and three others disciplined following an investigation into the beating of a 17-year-old driver.
‘Coming Back to God’: Religious Leaders Say Sacramentans Relied More On Faith During PandemicMarch 30, 2021 | Pauline BartolonePeople leaned heavily into their faith communities over the past year to help them through the COVID-19 crisis and explain the turmoil. National polling suggests that experience may be widespread. 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.
