Watch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan 19January 19, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Vision For Economic JusticeJanuary 18, 2021NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Tubbs, Stockton, Calif., ex-mayor and founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, on how Martin Luther King Jr. impacted the fight for universal basic income.
Sacramento Martin Luther King Day Celebrations Looked Different This Year, But Still Preserved His LegacyJanuary 18, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA car caravan in place of the traditional three walking parades Sacramento usually holds happened, but organizers say the message is still there. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFive Things To Know About California’s New U.S. Senator, Alex PadillaJanuary 18, 2021Gov. Newsom’s chosen successor to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is a tech-minded voting rights booster, a Latino who came of age during the nativist political upheaval of the 1990s and a longtime Newsom loyalist.
Q&A: Shasta County Supervisor Recalls Threats Made At Board Meeting Day Before Breach Of U.S. CapitolJanuary 17, 2021A day before the national attack, a group showed up at the Board of Supervisors chambers in Shasta County to protest public health rules, including holding public meetings virtually. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBlack Americans Are Getting Vaccinated At Lower Rates Than White AmericansJanuary 17, 2021About 3% of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far. But in 16 states that have released data by race, white residents are being vaccinated at significantly higher rates than Black residents.
Map: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E's Jan. 18 ShutoffJanuary 17, 2021 | Chris HaganPG&E says it may cut power to around 5,465 customers in Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Tulare counties starting Monday night to try and prevent its equipment from starting wildfires.
State GovernmentHarris Will Leave Senate Seat Monday, Set To Return As Tiebreaking Vice PresidentJanuary 17, 2021The vice president-elect will be sworn in on Wednesday by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both women of color who broke barriers. As vice president, Harris will tip control of the Senate to Democrats.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Capitol On Guard: Despite FBI Warnings, No Armed Protest In Sacramento On SundayJanuary 17, 2021Things remained quiet at California’s Capitol Sunday, despite the FBI warning of possible "armed protests." However, law enforcement isn’t letting its guard down and will maintain a heavy presence around the Capitol this week.
Bank Of America Sued Over EDD Unemployment Debit Card FraudJanuary 16, 2021A class-action lawsuit accuses Bank of America of exposing unemployed California workers to large-scale fraud and cutting off access to jobless benefits during the pandemic.
Vaccine Chaos: Californians Scramble For Shots Amid Mixed MessagingJanuary 16, 2021Gov. Gavin Newsom said the feds failed to deliver promised vaccine supplies, but he expects Californians with their first shots to be able to secure their second.
After Months Of Demonstrations At Nevada’s Capitol, Officials Prepare For Possible Armed ProtestsJanuary 15, 2021 | Bert JohnsonIn the wake of the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Nevada governor activates National Guard but local law enforcement plays down the risk of violence.
Business Journal: New 14-Story Luxury Hilton Hotel Coming To Downtown SacramentoJanuary 15, 2021 | Mike HagertyThe hotel will be the first Canopy by Hilton, a boutique luxury brand, in the Sacramento area. Plans for the hotel include a ground floor restaurant and bar, a rooftop lounge and apartments on the upper floors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'At War With This Virus' — Biden Lays Out His COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution PlanJanuary 15, 2021President-Elect Joe Biden shared details of how his administration hopes to tackle the country's public health crisis. It's an aggressive plan that he needs Congress to fund.
'We Cannot Afford Inaction': Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief PlanJanuary 15, 2021The president-elect on Thursday evening outlined his plan for coronavirus relief — one of the core issues he hopes to tackle in his first days of office.
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.
