In Majority Of States, It's Faster To Obtain A Rifle Than To Register To VoteMarch 30, 2021Shortly after high-profile mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on gun violence. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., used an analogy with voting rights to make the case for stricter gun control.
State GovernmentAs Access Expands, California Is Set To Close 2 Mass Vaccination Sites In Oakland, LAMarch 30, 2021 | Nicole NixonAs COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up around the nation and more adults become eligible to get the shot, FEMA is slated to pull out of two of California’s mass vaccination sites, taking thousands of vaccines with it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIs California Blowing It On Unemployment Reform?March 29, 2021The state went deep into debt to keep jobless benefits flowing during the pandemic. And if it doesn’t fix its $48 billion unemployment problem, that could derail COVID-19 recovery.
Stockton Ports To Play For The First Time Since The PandemicMarch 29, 2021 | Rich IbarraBanner Island Ballpark will welcome fans back on May 11 for opening day. The schedule calls for 120 games with 60 home games.
Gregory Kondos, World-Famous Sacramento Painter, Dies At 97March 29, 2021 | Steve MilneKondos was the son of Greek immigrants. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1923 and moved to Sacramento with his family in the late 1920s. He was known in the art world for his California landscape paintings.
JazzFormer Rio Americano Jazz Students On The Path To SuccessMarch 29, 2021 | Andrew MillsTrumpeter Grady Flamm and vibraphonist, composer and arranger Jackson Irvine have accomplished a lot in their young careers. They spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on their early jazz education, their future outlook, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVaccine Appointments May Be Backed Up For Several WeeksMarch 29, 2021Californians frustrated by the never-ending hunt for COVID-19 vaccine appointments may have to wait several weeks until appointments are more readily available, Blue Shield’s CEO said in an interview with CalMatters Friday.
Protests At Sacramento City Manager’s Home Draws Criticism From OfficialsMarch 28, 2021 | Scott RoddA flyer advertising the event showed City Manager Howard Chan’s photo with his name written in dripping red letters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCan’t Afford Bail? State Supreme Court Offers Relief For Some DefendantsMarch 28, 2021The state’s highest court now says judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, but mass inmate release unlikely.
Health CareSo You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?March 28, 2021Optimism is warranted, but all of us — even the vaccinated — still need to be careful.
'Howard The Printer' Makes An Impression On TikTok With Mini History LessonsMarch 27, 2021A little-known hub of California history closed during the pandemic. But its in-house printing press expert, Howard Hatch, won millions of visitors for the Sacramento History Museum's TikTok account.
After Attacks On Asian Americans, California Lawmakers Push To Expand Hate Crime LawsMarch 27, 2021The Atlanta shootings and other recent attacks on Asian Americans have prompted state lawmakers to resurrect past bills, but hurdles remain in documenting and prosecuting hate crimes.
Health Care‘Most Significant Economic Development Project’ In Sacramento Moves Forward As City, Developers Agree On Community BenefitsMarch 27, 2021 | Kris HooksAggie Square’s footprint would transform the South Sacramento neighborhoods near the UC Davis Medical Center. Some community advocates, however, want to see even more benefits for low-income and legacy residents in nearby Oak Park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
From Norway With Horsepower: Soprano Lise Davidsen Is Conquering OperaMarch 27, 2021The young, late-comer to opera is turning heads in the classical world with a powerful voice that can rocket over huge orchestras or pare down to a silvery thread.
California State Of Mind | Episode 19Exploring Police Diversity On California’s College CampusesMarch 26, 2021California’s college campuses are some of the most diverse in the nation, but their police departments aren’t. Students say it affects their relationship with campus cops. Plus, the latest on the state’s unemployment backlog and school re-openings. 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.
