State GovernmentTechnical Glitches Keep Newsom’s Dream of High-Tech Government on HoldJanuary 28, 2021 | Scott RoddWhether it be updating decades-old computer systems or building them from scratch, Newsom has had successes and failures dragging state government into the 21st century. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Victims Behind Bars: Trafficking Survivors Still Struggle Despite State LawsJanuary 27, 2021California has evolved in how it treats victims of sex trafficking. But many victims, most of them Black women, are still sitting behind bars for crimes they committed while being trafficked.
Bank Of America Says It Lost ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ On California’s Unemployment FiascoJanuary 27, 2021State payment contractor Bank of America was pitted against California employment officials at a legislative hearing on monthslong benefit delays and rampant fraud.
Unhoused Residents Died As A Storm Ravaged Sacramento And Officials Debated Homelessness SolutionsJanuary 27, 2021 | Kris HooksThousands of unhoused Sacramento residents slept on the streets or in tents Tuesday night instead of in emergency shelters or warming centers as a storm packed with rain and dangerous winds beared down on the area.
Tens Of Thousands Without Power As Winter Storm Pummels Northern CaliforniaJanuary 27, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Nick Miller | Chris Hagan | Ezra David RomeroThe Sacramento City Council voted to declare a local emergency and open at least one warming center after two unhoused people died during last night's powerful winter storm.
Photos: Sacramento Region Surveys Damage From Powerful Winter StormJanuary 27, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Ezra David Romero | Andrew NixonAn intense winter storm damaged trees, powerlines, homes, and cars throughout the Sacramento region Tuesday night. Here's what it looked like as residents worked to recover Wednesday morning.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Pianist Orli Shaham Finds Joy In Mozart Amid PandemicJanuary 27, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Orli Shaham talks about the joy she found recording all 18 Mozart piano sonatas during the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Promised To Tackle California’s Homelessness Crisis Head-On. Has He Delivered?January 27, 2021 | Chris NicholsAdvocates for the homeless say Newsom deserves credit for his early actions as governor, but he needs to do much more to address the scale of the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Public Schools Suffer Record Enrollment DropJanuary 26, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a record one-year enrollment drop of 155,000 students, according to state projections.
EnvironmentFirst Major Storm This Year Hits Northern California, Bringing Flash Flood And Even Blizzard WarningsJanuary 26, 2021 | Megan Manata | Drew SandsorAn atmospheric river weather system is hitting Northern California, bringing the threat of downpours that could unleash flash flooding and destructive debris flows from wildfire burn scars.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan. 26January 26, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
EnvironmentEnvironment Experts To Newsom: Now’s Your MomentJanuary 26, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroEnvironmental advocates and experts are giving mixed reviews on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s two years in office. They say he’s made some progress on climate change, but now is his time to take bold action. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Propose Extending Eviction Moratorium Until June 30January 25, 2021Under a legislative agreement, California would extend its eviction moratorium to the end of June. Landlords would get an incentive to forgive back rent using an extra $2.6 billion from federal relief.
Health CareAs California Loosens COVID-19 Rules, Experts Say Public Must Take Precautions To Prevent Another Spike In CasesJanuary 25, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaHealth experts say reopening businesses won’t necessarily lead to another spike, but only if people wear their masks, stay outside and maintain a safe physical distance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento To Open Downtown Library As Overnight Warming Center With Freezing Temperatures On The WayJanuary 25, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe move follows calls to ease the criteria for opening warming centers by advocates for people experiencing homelessness.
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.
