California’s COVID Enforcement Strategy: Education Over CitationsDecember 26, 2020Nearly six months since Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to target businesses that are flagrantly violating public health orders to control the spread of COVID-19, California regulators have issued just 424 citations and suspended two business licenses.
JazzHow To Stay Human: Jon Batiste Talks With Lara DownesDecember 26, 2020The renowned musician and Late Show bandleader has sage advice on everything from finding your north star and owning your own orbit to honoring lineage.
California Is 1st State To Hit 2 Million Cases, And Hospitals Are Out Of ICU BedsDecember 24, 2020Coronavirus cases in the state have skyrocketed over the last two months, and the ICU capacity is now zero in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley.
EnvironmentLegacy Of A Clean-Air Czar: Clearer Skies, Bold Alliances And Bitter ControversyDecember 24, 2020Mary Nichols has been pivotal in California’s war on smog. But as her tenure ends next week, activists say she didn’t do enough to protect low-income communities and they scuttled her candidacy for Biden’s top environmental post.
ImmigrationSacramento Sheriff’s Office Released 52 People To ICE Deportation Agents Last Year — One By MistakeDecember 23, 2020As advocates work to eliminate cooperation between California law enforcement agencies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones continues to choose to alert ICE about some detainees.
State GovernmentWho Will Pay For All Of California’s Unemployment Fraud?December 23, 2020The battle has begun over billions of dollars allegedly stolen during the pandemic, pitting state officials against a web of scammers and their own private contractors.
What The Federal Stimulus Package Means For CaliforniaDecember 23, 2020Congress passed a federal stimulus package Monday that would include relief for many in California. But President Trump has threatened to derail the bill, which means provisions may change.
ClassicalMusic And Mayhem: A Diary Of Classical Albums For A Troubled 2020December 23, 2020NPR Music's classical editor traces the high points of a year spent listening to new albums that offered comfort and confrontation in counterpoint with the relentless world outside the headphones.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: The 5 Browns Take A Journey With Childhood MemoriesDecember 23, 2020This Week on New Classical Tracks, Deondra and Greg Brown from the 5 Browns share the joy and pain of revisiting childhood memories for the group's new album. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Homeless Sacramento County Residents Who Died In 2020 Remembered At VigilDecember 22, 2020 | Chris NicholsAdvocates read the names of more than 90 homeless people who died on the streets and in homeless shelters this year during a ceremony. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amid Holiday Rush, Small Business Owners And Workers Worry About Their FuturesDecember 22, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSales are down and owners are either finding ways to adapt — or considering closing for good.
As Placer County Sees COVID-19 Surge, Leadership Won’t Issue Emergency Health OrderDecember 22, 2020 | Scott RoddOver the last seven days, the county has recorded an average of 271 new cases per day — a 241% increase from two weeks ago.
State GovernmentNewsom Names Padilla To U.S. Senate; Asm. Shirley Weber As Secretary Of StateDecember 22, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom made two major appointments Tuesday, promoting diverse elected officials and reshaping state politics for years to come.
Health CareCentral Valley Farmworkers Distrustful Of COVID Vaccine, Survey SuggestsDecember 21, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWhile farmworkers may be part of an earlier wave of COVID-19 vaccinations, a new poll of Central Valley farmworkers shows many are wary of getting the shots.
Health CareFauci: Vaccines Should Allow CA Colleges To Teach In-Person Next FallDecember 21, 2020While coronavirus cases are surging across California and overwhelming intensive care units, the country’s top infectious disease expert said today he’s “cautiously optimistic” that college students can return to campus in the fall.
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.
