Health CareSacramento County Moving To Red Tier, Paving Way For Theaters, Indoor Dining, More To ReopenMarch 16, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Chris HaganThis is the first time Sacramento has been out of the most-restrictive purple tier under the state's regional stay-at-home order since Nov. 10. San Joaquin and Yuba counties were also expected to move into the red tier, but did not. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrats Have Newsom’s Back As Recall Campaign Ramps UpMarch 16, 2021Gov. Newsom kicks off aggressive campaign to keep his job, blaming Trump and QAnon followers for recall effort.
ClassicalCollaborating On New Music In A PandemicMarch 16, 2021UC Davis music composers and creative writing students recently teamed up to create original pieces of music through the “New Words and New Music with Voice” project. But how did they collaborate at a distance during COVID-19? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Two Homeless Shelters in Sacramento County Receive COVID-19 VaccinesMarch 15, 2021 | Chris NicholsLate last week, California made new categories of people eligible for the vaccine, including utility and transit employees, social workers and people who are homeless.
Premature Or Precautionary? California Is First To Tackle Microplastics In Drinking WaterMarch 15, 2021Huge gaps exist in scientific knowledge, but California is about to set the world’s first health guidelines for microplastics in drinking water. Yet no one agrees how to test water for the tiny bits of plastic, or how dangerous they are.
Daylight Saving Time Is Here Again, But California Lawmakers Still Hope To Get Rid Of ItMarch 14, 2021 | Randol White | Kacey SycamoreCalifornians approved a ballot measure ditch time changes back in 2018. While state senators let time run out on passing legislation that would move to year round DST last fall, the issue isn’t dead yet.
Vaccine Altruists Find Appointments For Those Who Can’tMarch 14, 2021Grassroots volunteer corps — powered by people with time, tech savvy and a computer at their fingertips — are popping up in major metropolitan areas where thousands of people are competing for the same vaccine appointment slots.
Here’s Why Your Electricity Prices Are High And SoaringMarch 13, 2021PG&E customers pay 80% more than national average.
I Was Looking For Statistics On Campus Police Stops. Then I Became One.March 13, 2021I’ve known since I was a kid that Black and Latino people are more likely to be killed by cops. I didn’t want the situation to escalate.
UC, Cal State Police Much Less Diverse Than The Students They ServeMarch 13, 2021At 32 of 33 UC and CSU campuses, police officers are whiter than the students — and in many cases, disparities are glaring
ClassicalErasing Genres With Cinematic Flair: Kris Bowers Talks With Lara DownesMarch 13, 2021The composer for the Oscar-winning film Green Book and the runaway hit series Bridgerton examines intersections between classical, jazz and pop, while paying homage to past musical pioneers.
State GovernmentInterview: Gov. Newsom On Vaccine Equity, School Reopenings And Recall EffortMarch 12, 2021The governor sat down Friday with Marisa Lagos from our partner KQED to talk about the emphasis on targeted ZIP code vaccination sites, schools reopening and the recall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSevere Obesity Now Qualifies Californians For A COVID-19 Vaccine. Will It Mean More Access For Communities Of Color?March 12, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaExperts say new guidelines allowing severely obese people to get the COVID-19 vaccine will vastly expand eligibility in California, particularly in communities of color.
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic In South Sacramento Expands Access, But Only For A DayMarch 12, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe vaccine site at the Sam and Bonnie Pannell Center operated just on Friday, but advocates hope a more regular vaccination site can be put in place for the neighborhood soon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government20 Lawmakers Sign Letter Claiming State’s Vaccine Plan Ignores Vulnerable Communities In Bay AreaMarch 12, 2021 | Scott RoddThe Bay Area represents 20% of the state’s population, according to the letter, but only 2% will see increased doses under the state’s distribution plan.
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.
