CapRadio ReadsThe Lager Queen of Minnesota – J. Ryan StradalJanuary 15, 2021Nothing says Minnesota like beer. And pie. Both play prominently in J. Ryan Stradal’s latest novel, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.” Two sisters and a granddaughter find their way through the brewing industry with equal parts laughter and tragedy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Threatened By Anti-Vaccine Activists During Public HearingJanuary 15, 2021 | Nicole NixonSacramento Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan was singled out by three women at a public hearing Thursday who made suggestions that they would use violence. Pan spoke with CapRadio about the incident and the current feeling at the Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Counties, Lawmakers Call For More Organized, Better-Funded COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout As Cases Continue To ClimbJanuary 14, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWhile people anxiously await their turn to receive a shot, counties are scrambling to figure out when more vaccines will be available and how they can distribute them quickly and safely. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Deploy National Guard Ahead Of Expected Demonstrations Leading Up To Inauguration DayJanuary 14, 2021 | Scott RoddThere has been heightened concern for violence leading up to inauguration day, following the insurrection and breach of the U.S. Capitol last week by Trump supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHow The Sacramento Zoo Is Working To Keep Animals Free Of COVID-19January 14, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneIn light of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo testing positive for COVID-19, Sacramento zookeepers say they haven’t had to deal with a case. When it comes to safety, rules that apply to humans, mostly apply to animals, they say. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Throws Open COVID Vaccines To Anyone 65 And OlderJanuary 14, 2021As complaints mount about the state’s lagging vaccine rollout, health officials allow any seniors to seek the shot now — but not younger people with preexisting conditions.
Street Art Generates Funding for Sacramento Racial Justice GroupsJanuary 13, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanBoards For Change, an organization that coordinated racial justice-themed illustrations on plywood boards in downtown Sacramento, donates $20,000 to groups that support Black youth in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow California’s Budget Depends On Staggering Wealth GapJanuary 13, 2021The state’s progressive tax structure is reaping billions from the wealthiest to fund the state’s safety net. But it also reveals how the pandemic has widened the economic gulf for millions of Californians — more than the rest of the country.
No, Efforts To Recall California Gov. Newsom Are Not ‘A Coup’January 13, 2021 | Chris NicholsFor more than a century, the state constitution has allowed California voters to use the recall process to try to remove local and state officials, for any reason, midway through their terms in office.
State GovernmentCentral Valley Rep. David Valadao One Of 10 Republicans Voting To Impeach TrumpJanuary 13, 2021 | Nicole NixonCentral Valley Republican David Valadao was one of the 10 GOP House members — and the only from California — who crossed party lines to support impeaching President Donald Trump Wednesday.
Health CareSacramento And Surrounding Counties Returned To The Purple Tier. Here’s What That MeansJanuary 13, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaFollowing state guidance, Sacramento County has issued a new public health order allowing restaurants, cardrooms and other businesses to reopen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Ofra Harnoy Finds Inspiration In NewfoundlandJanuary 13, 2021Cellist Ofra Harnoy talks about the love for her new home in Newfoundland and how it inspired her album "On The Rock." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Before Jan. 20 UnlikelyJanuary 13, 2021The next step in the process is transmitting the article of impeachment to the Senate, then preparation for a Senate trial. But Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not consent to bringing the Senate back earlier than Jan. 19.
House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution Against Trump, Pence Says He Won't InvokeJanuary 12, 2021The House of Representatives approved a symbolic resolution urging Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Trump, after the president's No. 2 has expressed that he would not exercise that option.
State GovernmentAs The Pandemic Rages On, California Lawmakers Return To The Capitol With Urgent To-Do ListJanuary 12, 2021 | Nicole NixonThe pressure is on for California lawmakers to stave off a looming eviction crisis and approve immediate cash assistance for schools, low-income Californians and small businesses requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom. 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.
