Former Rush Limbaugh Colleague Kitty O’Neal Reflects On Their Time In SacramentoFebruary 17, 2021 | Mike HagertyLimbaugh died on Wednesday of cancer at the age of 70. Few people knew who he was until he became an overnight success as a radio talk show host in Sacramento at KFBK from 1984 to 1988. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsThe Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X – Tamara PayneFebruary 17, 2021Malcolm X is well-known as a leader of the Black Power movement of the 1960s. Journalist Les Payne and co-author Tamara Payne uncover new aspects to his personality in the book “The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Talk Show Host Rush Limbaugh, A Conservative Lodestar, Dies At 70February 17, 2021Limbaugh entertained millions, propelled waves of Republican politicians and rebuked the media establishment as liberal. He also trampled the boundaries of acceptable political discourse.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Brandon Patrick George Explores The Endless Possibilities Of The FluteFebruary 17, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, Brandon Patrick George talks about his debut solo album, challenging what you think about the flute, and performing with Imani Winds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California To Review Carbon Trading Program As Part Of Climate RoadmapFebruary 16, 2021Experts say the state’s cap and trade program may be insufficient in meeting ambitious climate goals. And environmentalists have called the program unfair to polluted communities.
Yes, California Requires Signature Verification For Mail-In Ballots And Newsom Recall PetitionsFebruary 16, 2021Despite false claims on social media, the same law that requires signatures for vote-by-mail ballots also applies to recall petitions like the one circulating in an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInvestigation: Big Newsom Donors — Including Blue Shield — Received No-Bid Contracts During COVID-19 ResponseFebruary 16, 2021 | Scott RoddA CapRadio investigation found an overlap of at least half-a-dozen companies that made substantial contributions to Newsom and received no-bid contracts from the state, influential appointments, or other opportunities related to the state’s pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew California Vaccine Data Shows Racial Inequities In DistributionFebruary 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaThe number of Black and Latinx Californians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is low, compared to the prevalence of these residents among priority groups and in the general state population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNumber Of 'Significantly Disengaged' Kids At Sacramento Public Schools Has Skyrocketed During The PandemicFebruary 15, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneBefore the pandemic closed schools, only a few dozen kids at Sacramento City Unified schools missed three days a week of school or more. Now, that number is almost a thousand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Some High School Sports Resume In Sacramento, San Joaquin Counties, But With New RulesFebruary 13, 2021 | Rich IbarraA volunteer coach for the girl’s tennis team at Saint Mary’s in Stockton, CapRadio’s Rich Ibarra checks in with the team about playing the season with new rules, including no fan attendance at games. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — AgainFebruary 13, 2021Seven Republicans joined with all Democrats and independents to vote to convict the former president for inciting an insurrection, but the tally is short of the two-thirds vote needed.
School Reopenings More Common In Rural Areas And In Private Schools, State Data ShowsFebruary 13, 2021The California State Department of Public Health has for the first time during the pandemic published public-facing data about which schools in the state have reopened for physical instruction.
Watch Live: Closing Arguments Begin In Trump Impeachment TrialFebruary 13, 2021The former president is being tried on one article of impeachment saying he incited the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Videos shown during the proceedings may contain profanity and violence.
Following Winter COVID-19 Surge, Nevada Restarts Phased ReopeningFebruary 12, 2021 | Bert JohnsonA spike in COVID-19 cases prompted Nevada to pause its reopening plan in November. Now that trends are improving, it’s ready to start loosening restrictions again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agencies Charged With Combating Homelessness Lack Oversight And Coordination, State Audit FindsFebruary 12, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe report found the state’s Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council has yet to set priorities or a timeline for achieving its 18 statutory goals despite being established more than three years ago.
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.
