Three Years After Police Killed Stephon Clark, His Family Unveils ‘Stephon’s House’March 19, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Kris HooksThe recreational center, a safe haven for Black youth, fully equipped with a game room and a library of donated books, represents the Clark family’s continued fight for racial justice in the memory of Stephon.
California State Of Mind | Episode 18California Considers World’s First Guidelines on Microplastics in Drinking WaterMarch 19, 2021California is looking to implement the world’s first guidelines for how much microplastic is allowed in drinking water. But there’s still a lot we don’t know about them. Plus, the latest on vaccine eligibility and the effort to recall Gov. Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA Year Later, What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself And Others From COVID-19March 19, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaOne year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered stay-at-home orders throughout California. Here's a closer look at how some public measures have changed since the start of the pandemic, and what you need to know going forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California’s Homeless Population Rose 7% To 161,000 Ahead Of The Pandemic, New Report FindsMarch 19, 2021 | Chris NicholsA new federal report shows California’s homeless population was 161,548 even before the pandemic struck. Advocates said the report is another blaring alarm for government leaders to address California’s affordable housing and homelessness crises.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Push Bill To Decertify Police, End Qualified ImmunityMarch 18, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia is one of only four states without a decertification process. Advocates say it would prevent rogue officers from bouncing between departments.
State GovernmentAs State Attorney General Job Morphs Post-Trump, Who Will Be Newsom’s Pick?March 18, 2021Today the attorney general who broke records suing Trump has won Senate confirmation to become secretary of Health and Human Services. Now Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom must pick a new attorney general for a decidedly different time.
Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra To Head Health And Human ServicesMarch 18, 2021Becerra faced significant GOP opposition ever since he was nominated, with critics arguing he didn't have sufficient health care experience to run the department.
Are California Recall Leaders Tied To Far-Right Militias And QAnon? We Fact-Checked Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Claims.March 18, 2021 | Chris NicholsDuring a national TV blitz this week, Newsom attacked the leaders of the recall campaign against him. This comes as the campaign submitted more than 2 million signatures to place the recall on the ballot.
‘We Have Been Targeted’: Sacramento Asian American Community Demands More Support, Unity After Atlanta KillingsMarch 17, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAsian American and Pacific Islander community members and leaders in Sacramento are no longer remaining silent after the tragic violence that left six Asian women dead, and two others, on Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalJames Levine, Former Met Opera Music Director, Is Dead At Age 77March 17, 2021The gifted conductor who had wielded immense influence in the classical music world, was publicly accused by nine men of sexual abuse. He died March 9 at age 77 of natural causes.
State GovernmentDesk Spacing Arguments Rage As Big School Districts Plan April ReopeningMarch 17, 2021While most of California’s largest school districts plan on having in-person instruction in April, there’s still widespread disagreement on how close desks can be as well as other safety concerns.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Caroline Shaw Asks Us To Listen On Recording With Philharmonia Baroque OrchestraMarch 17, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Caroline Shaw talks about her latest release with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, featuring two new works. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Covid Has Changed Our Movement, As Revealed By Your CellphoneMarch 16, 2021A few novel trends are clear one year into the pandemic.
Stockton’s Asparagus Festival Is Now ‘San Joaquin Asparagus Days’ Starting May 13March 16, 2021 | Rich IbarraThe Asparagus Festival has been an annual event since 1985 but was canceled last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Than 300 Agricultural Organizations Support Reforming Nation’s Guestworker ProgramMarch 16, 2021 | Rich IbarraOne of the few pieces of congressional legislation to receive wide bipartisan support is the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. It would help ease chronic shortages of farmworkers and give them legal status. 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.
