EnvironmentAir Board Tells San Joaquin Valley Growers To Phase Out Burns By 2025February 27, 2021Valley residents have waited more than a decade for the end of burns at vineyards and groves that spew smoke. Several board members pushed for quicker action, but the board voted to grant four more years.
EnvironmentAudit Slams State Air Board For ‘Overstating’ Greenhouse Gas CutsFebruary 27, 2021The air board’s lack of accounting threatens to derail the state’s climate change goals, the audit says. “California is in need of more reliable tools,” state auditor Elaine Howle wrote.
State GovernmentAs Blue Shield Takes Control Of California Vaccine Rollout, Some Counties Worry About DistributionFebruary 26, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Rich Ibarra | Scott RoddCalifornia’s vaccination goals depend on two things: vaccine supply and Blue Shield’s handling of distribution logistics. But the latter is already facing scrutiny from county health officials worried about delays in the system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Billionaire Investor Backs Out Of Deal To Bring Major League Soccer Team To SacramentoFebruary 26, 2021Billionaire Ron Burkle is pulling his investment from Sacramento's Major League Soccer expansion team. The league says it will evaluate possible next steps for a team in the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those Battling ThemFebruary 26, 2021Wildfires are burning more frequently and intensely in a warming world, making them harder to put out. Some fire agencies are expanding support as they see increased cases of anxiety and depression.
Who Has The Power To Reopen California Classrooms?February 26, 2021Amid a confusing tangle of power, it’s hard to figure out who’s responsible for whether California kids will get back in their classrooms. Let’s sort that out.
California State Of Mind | Episode 15California’s Surgeon General Weighs In On State’s Covid ResponseFebruary 26, 2021It’s been almost a year of nonstop crisis management for public officials. As the pandemic drags on, we’ll hear from California's Surgeon General. Plus, we catch up with two small business owners who are eligible for the state’s new stimulus program. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Coronavirus Updates: CDC Endorses Johnson & Johnson VaccineFebruary 26, 2021The endorsement comes a day after the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine for emergency use.
Sacramento County Proposes Taking Some Emergency Calls Away From Law EnforcementFebruary 25, 2021 | Ed FletcherThe proposal would create a $1.6-million pilot program operating during weekdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The plan faced strong opposition from area police chiefs, while advocates pushed for a 24/7 system.
Who Gets A California Stimulus Check? When?February 25, 2021California will send out roughly 5.7 million Golden State Stimulus payments of $600 to residents struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic. For most recipients, the money could come in as soon as a month.
Now Is Time To Help Students Learning English As A Second Language, Experts SayFebruary 25, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneStudents who are learning English, nearly one-fifth of California’s public school population, are falling behind more than their peers during the pandemic, recent research suggests. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Could Be One Of First Cities To Reform Single-Family Home Zoning. Here’s How It Would Work.February 25, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe Sacramento City Council recently voted to allow a greater variety of housing, from duplexes to fourplexes, in neighborhoods zoned almost exclusively for single family homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How To Apply For Sacramento’s $96-Million Rental Assistance FundFebruary 24, 2021 | Kris HooksRenters should apply if they are unemployed, have had a reduction in household income or incurred significant costs, or have experienced financial hardship because of pandemic. The application period is open Feb. 25 to March 19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Listen To CapRadio’s New California Politics Show Every FridayFebruary 24, 2021California State of Mind is joining our broadcast schedule on Fridays at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Plus: two other program updates.
Sacramento Warming Centers Remain Closed Due To COVID-19 As Strong Winds ReturnFebruary 23, 2021 | Ed FletcherWhile winds aren't expected to match what the city saw earlier this winter, officials are urging unhoused Sacramento residents to take advantage of a city parking garage for emergency shelter with warming centers closed after a COVID-19 outbreak. 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.
