ClassicalWith Her Recording Series 'Rising Sun,' Lara Downes Re-Centers Black ComposersMarch 9, 2021NPR's Rachel Martin spoke to the pianist about Phenomenal Women, the most recent mini-album in the series, in which Downes re-recorded the work of some deeply impactful female composers.
State GovernmentNewsom In Campaign Mode As He Delivers Pivotal Speech On The PandemicMarch 9, 2021Live from Dodger Stadium, California’s governor is expected to highlight progress on coronavirus as he unofficially launches his campaign against recall.
Interview: A Year After Being The First California School To Close Because Of COVID-19, Elk Grove Unified Superintendent Talks About What’s NextMarch 8, 2021 | Mike Hagerty | Kris HooksIn an interview with CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty, Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent Christopher Hoffman talked about what he’s learned since making the decision to close schools and how his district will adjust moving forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CDC Says It's Safe For Vaccinated People To Do These ActivitiesMarch 8, 2021New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather indoors in some circumstances but should keep wearing masks in public.
More Than 12,000 Coronavirus Cases Have Been Reported At California Child Care CentersMarch 7, 2021Experts aren’t sure if the numbers are good or bad because of the number of variables involved and lack of similar data. Child care providers hope new relief from the state will help.
'It Really Is A Gag Order': California May Limit Nondisclosure AgreementsMarch 6, 2021Former Pinterest employee Ifeoma Ozoma risked a lawsuit when she made public her allegations of workplace discrimination and harassment. She hopes California will ban contracts like the one she had.
Where Is Tony Thurmond? State Schools Chief Stays Behind The Scenes In School Reopening DebateMarch 6, 2021California’s top education official keeps a low profile as millions of students remain home.
San Joaquin Valley Sees Citations For ‘No Burn’ Days Nearly DoubleMarch 5, 2021 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin Valley saw “no burn” days jump from 28 during the previous season to 134 days from November to the end of February this year — almost a 400% increase. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bidding Wars And Overblown Fears: The Curious Case Of The California ExodusMarch 5, 2021New moving data and intensifying housing bidding wars undercut fears of a California mass exodus. But some cities have been hit harder, and many rushed moves are difficult to track, obscuring COVID-induced migration.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Allow Limited Attendance At Outdoor Stadiums, Theme ParksMarch 5, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Chris Hagan | Scott RoddUnder the new rules, outdoor sports and live performances can resume and amusement parks can reopen starting April 1, with limitations based on the county's tier. All attendees must be masked. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 16California Offers Incentives to Get Kids Back in SchoolsMarch 5, 2021It’s been a long year of distance learning for most of California’s K-12 students but now there’s a plan to nudge schools back in person. And despite a nascent economic recovery, we’ll hear about people who are still struggling with unemployment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Sacramento City Unified Superintendent ‘Very Optimistic’ About April Reopening PlanMarch 4, 2021 | Kacey Sycamore | Randol WhiteOn CapRadio’s Insight, Aguilar said the district’s phased approach beginning April 8 was formed prior to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature reaching a deal to incentivize schools to reopen by April.
Parents Of Color Still Have Reservations About Returning Kids To ClassroomsMarch 4, 2021 | Nicole NixonThe coronavirus has ravaged communities of color around the state and some parents say the push to reopen classrooms is driven largely by white and wealthier parents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOne School District’s Struggle Over Public Health, Parents And PoliticsMarch 4, 2021California has 1,037 public school districts, each empowered to make its own decision about reopening schools during the covid-19 pandemic. Politics and public health are at war in many districts, including this one.
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About Voting Rights Legislation H.R. 1March 4, 2021 | Chris NicholsOpponents of H.R. 1 have stepped up false and questionable claims about the voting rights legislation in recent days.
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.
