Here's What You Need To Know About The Senate Impeachment TrialFebruary 8, 2021The Senate trial begins Tuesday on one article the House approved, charging former President Trump with incitement of insurrection for the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Most senators want a short trial.
Sacramento Mayor Calls ‘Attack’ At His Home Over Homelessness Policy ‘Anarchy’February 8, 2021 | Nick MillerA group of nearly 50 people clad in black threw rocks and vandalized Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s home on Saturday night, prompting a strong rebuke from the mayor and allies, and a police investigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Says California Must 'Go Where People Are' To Address Vaccine InequitiesFebruary 8, 2021 | Kris HooksThe at-cost partnership between two of the state’s largest health care providers, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, comes amid an already rocky vaccine rollout that has been criticized for its inequities.
Health CareCalifornia’s Smallest County Makes Big Vaccination GainsFebruary 7, 2021Alpine County, California’s least populated county, is home to just over 1,100 people. The county, which is just south of Lake Tahoe on the Nevada state line, recorded only three new covid cases in the past two weeks.
In Race To Vaccinate, Could California See Another Surge?February 6, 2021Will California’s bumpy vaccine rollout, more contagious coronavirus mutations, and decision to open up the state send COVID-19 cases surging again?
State GovernmentCalifornians Still Struggling To Get Unemployment Benefits As Audits Slam EDD Over Delays, FraudFebruary 6, 2021 | Kacey Sycamore | Randol WhiteAssemblyman Jim Patterson, who represents the Fresno area, says his office has fielded 3,000 calls from constituents who have yet to resolve their problems with the EDD. Despite problems, employment experts advise Californians not to give up.
Supreme Court Rules Against California Ban On In-Person Worship Amid The PandemicFebruary 6, 2021The court sided with two churches that said a ban on indoor church services violated their rights to free exercise of religion. But the justices let stand restrictions that cap attendance at 25%.
How EDD And Bank Of America Make Millions On California UnemploymentFebruary 6, 2021State records obtained by CalMatters show that the employment agency made $22.5 million on unemployment debit card fees as the pandemic ravaged the job market, but it failed to track how much Bank of America earned off a debit card contract.
As Nevada Legislature Goes Virtual, Some Nevadans Worry About Access To LawmakersFebruary 5, 2021 | Bert JohnsonOpen government advocates, lobbyists and everyday Nevadans say the virtual legislature is raising questions about transparency and access to elected representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County’s Top Executive Announces Retirement While Under Investigation For Alleged MisconductFebruary 5, 2021CEO Nav Gill gave notice Friday that he plans to retire on February 13, an announcement that comes while he is on-leave from the job and facing an investigation for sexism and racist behavior
Health CareVaccine Clinics For California’s Farmworkers Are Starting, But Advocates Say There Are HurdlesFebruary 5, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWith a limited supply of vaccines and no state guidance on which essential workers to prioritize, farmworker advocates say these vulnerable residents are being overlooked. 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, 2021 | Mike HagertyIn 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.
One In Three Households Eligible For CalFresh Don’t Participate In ProgramFebruary 5, 2021 | Mike HagertyEach year, hundreds of thousands of California families drop out of the CalFresh program, leading researchers to wonder why some forego the program. The latest research is showing that paperwork and bureaucracy could be the issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 12Is California Doing Enough to Protect Workers And Renters?February 5, 2021Many California workers say the state is failing to protect them during the pandemic. We’ll learn more about how Cal/OSHA operates, along with another troubled state agency - the EDD. Also, what does an extended eviction moratorium mean for renters? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Black Lives Matter Sign Could Soon Be Installed In Oak ParkFebruary 5, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe wooden sign was a constant presence during the city’s racial justice demonstrations last summer, and stood tall at Curtis Park for a month before being destroyed. Now its owner hopes it will have a more permanent home. 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.
