Health Care'The Separate and Unequal Health System' Highlighted By COVID-19January 21, 2021A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.
State GovernmentHigh-Speed Rail In California Moves Along, But SlowlyJanuary 21, 2021 | Megan ManataPublic transportation like buses, subways and light rail aren’t the only travel methods affected by the pandemic — California’s High-Speed Rail construction has also been slowed down. But the project's director says that could be speeding up soon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Legal Observers Say Sacramento Police Arrests Unfairly Targeted Activists With Antifa On Eve Of InaugurationJanuary 20, 2021 | Nick MillerA police department spokesperson says the arrests were based on warrants for violent assaults during previous protests. But advocates say the department’s officers give pro-Trump groups preferential treatment.
In Nevada’s Capital, Trump Supporters Protest Inauguration, Promise To Elect ‘True Conservatives’January 20, 2021 | Bert JohnsonA small group of pro-Trump protesters gathered in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City to voice their opposition to incoming Biden administration and plot next steps.
Home State Advantage: What A Vice President Kamala Harris Means For CaliforniaJanuary 20, 2021California’s status has shifted dramatically with the inauguration of Joe Biden as the next president. The reasons are both political — deep blue California will have more inroads to a White House controlled by Democrats — and personal.
Sacramento City Council Approves Rules Allowing Homeless Encampments On ‘Safe Ground’ SitesJanuary 20, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe sites will require a permit and must be 500 feet from schools and daycare centers. They will also be required to include lighting, security, garbage pickup and an onsite manager. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Say They’ve Treated Capitol Demonstrators Equally, But Activists DisagreeJanuary 20, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA report by the police department showed officers have racked up over 70 hours of overtime monitoring the Trump protests, but their strategy has been to keep demonstrators and counter-demonstrators separated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJustice Delayed: Courts Overwhelmed By Pandemic BacklogJanuary 20, 2021From child support to insurance fraud, court cases are delayed throughout California. Only half as many civil and criminal cases were resolved last summer compared with pre-pandemic numbers.
'Not Broken But Simply Unfinished': Poet Amanda Gorman Calls For A Better AmericaJanuary 20, 2021The 22-year-old composed a poem that acknowledges the recent insurrection attempt, but turns toward hope. America "isn't broken but simply unfinished," she said.
Kamala Harris Sworn In As Vice PresidentJanuary 20, 2021Harris has officially become the first woman, first Black person and first Asian American to be vice president.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Sarah Willis mambos with Mozart on project with the Havana Lyceum OrchestraJanuary 20, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, horn player Sarah Willis talks about her project with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, "Mozart Y Mambo," which presents Mozart with a Cuban flair. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'This Is America's Day': Biden's Inaugural Address, AnnotatedJanuary 20, 2021Joe Biden gives his first address to the nation as president. NPR reporters from across the newsroom are providing live fact checks and analysis of the remarks.
Watch Live: Inauguration Day Ceremony And EventsJanuary 20, 2021Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as president and vice president of the United States on Wednesday. Follow live special coverage throughout the day.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Capitol On Guard: Inauguration Day Demonstrations End PeacefullyJanuary 20, 2021 | Nick Miller | Kris Hooks | Scott RoddAfter pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago, state and local law enforcement began surrounding California’s Capitol. Despite the preparation for violence, none occurred.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General Files Nine Lawsuits In One Day As Trump Leaves OfficeJanuary 19, 2021 | Nicole NixonXavier Becerra elevated his national profile by filing a grand total of 122 lawsuits against the Trump administration. It may have played a part in his nomination to serve as incoming President Joe Biden’s health secretary. 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.
