State GovernmentShirley Weber On Priorities As California Secretary Of State, Trump’s Georgia CallJanuary 4, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, who Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated in late December to replace Alex Padilla as Secretary of State, joined CapRadio to discuss her plans and priorities for the job once the Legislature confirms her. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLongtime Capitol Employee Dies Of COVID-19 As California Legislature Remains In Extended RecessJanuary 4, 2021 | Scott RoddLegislative leaders are hammering out a plan to safely reconve, as COVID-19 cases continue to climb among Capitol employees.
JazzPianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has DiedJanuary 4, 2021The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.
State GovernmentCOVID Dangers Intensify: California Now In ‘Deep Dark Part Of The Tunnel,’ Top Health Official Says January 4, 2021As a new, highly infectious coronavirus variant appears in California, state health officials try to speed up vaccine distribution.
Pelosi Is Narrowly Reelected SpeakerJanuary 3, 2021The long-serving Democratic House leader begins another term as the Capitol waits to see what kind of political dynamic will prevail in a new Congress and with a new administration.
COMIC: How Your State Gets Power Via The Census (And What Trump Wants To Change)January 2, 2021A little-known process determines your state's representation in Congress and the Electoral College. Trump wants to try to change it by excluding unauthorized immigrants for the first time in history.
Health CareWith More Vaccine Doses Coming, California Counties Scramble To Make Distribution PlansDecember 31, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs county health departments dole out the vaccine doses they have to health workers and long-term care facility residents and workers, they’re also thinking ahead to widespread distribution.
What Are The Upside-Down Cones Stuck Under Sacramento Freeways? A Way To Save The Birds And Bats.December 31, 2020 | Mike HagertyIf you’ve noticed what looks like upside-down traffic cones stuck to the underside of freeway overpasses in the Sacramento area, they're actually a way to protect birds and bats during Caltrans construction projects.
California Coronavirus Updates: Sacramento Likely To Remain Under Stay-At-Home OrdersDecember 31, 2020Stay-at-home orders for the Sacramento region are likely to be extended, state officials announced Thursday, as intensive care unit capacity continued to stay low.
State GovernmentCalifornia Identifies A Case Of Coronavirus Variant First Seen In U.K.December 30, 2020Newsom made the announcement during an online conversation about the pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci, but offered little additional information about the circumstances of the diagnosis.
State GovernmentNewsom Announces $450-Per-Student Incentive To Reopen SchoolsDecember 30, 2020Schools would only qualify in counties with lower infection rates. Kindergarten through sixth grade is prioritized in the governor’s $2-billion plan, which would need the Legislature’s approval.
Low Turnout Doesn’t Always Mean Disengaged Voters. Here’s WhyDecember 30, 2020Imperial County’s 68 percent registered voter turnout in November hid a surprising fact: the highest number of people voted in the history of the county. Here’s a look behind the numbers.
Health CareWho’s Next? Counties Lobbied Over Vaccine Priority ListDecember 30, 2020California’s 58 counties will have some flexibility on who’s next to receive vaccinations. That discretion has sparked lobbying by unions, businesses and other interest groups trying to push their workers ahead in the line.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom's Update on COVID-19 And Conversation with Dr. Anthony FauciDecember 30, 2020Watch as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state's response to COVID-19 and has a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Eric Whitacre And Charles Anthony Silvestri Join Forces On 'The Sacred Veil'December 30, 2020his week on New Classical Tracks, Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri talk about their latest release, "The Sacred Veil" which explores the journey of a soul crossing the threshold into the next world. 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.
