EnvironmentAn Economy Dominated By Tourism, Tahoe Region Still Feeling Impact From First Stay-At-Home OrderDecember 18, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith more than 60% of its economy dependent on tourism, the Tahoe region is struggling economically. A new report shows more than 120,000 people in the region lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Capitol Struggling With COVID-19 Cases Less Than 2 Weeks Into SessionDecember 17, 2020 | Scott RoddThe state Senate and Assembly have sent more than half-a-dozen memos about employees testing positive for COVID-19 since the start of session last week.
Health Care‘No Capacity’: COVID-19 Surge Leaves Some Rural Hospitals ScramblingDecember 17, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaRural hospitals are designed to stabilize patients and send them to larger facilities nearby. But with ICU capacity dwindling in California, hospital administrators say that system is faltering.
State GovernmentRenters, Landlords Both Looking For Action From Lawmakers As California Eviction Moratorium Set To ExpireDecember 17, 2020 | Megan ManataA mounting COVID-19 caseload isn’t the only thing that Californians have to worry about — the eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in January, leaving millions of renters in the state at risk of losing their homes.
Health CareHistory Of Medical Testing Has Left Many African Americans Hesitant About The New COVID-19 VaccineDecember 17, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanWhile the vaccine has been approved by the FDA and is in the process of being distributed now, many Black people say they won’t be rushing to get it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Poverty Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of COVID’s ScourgeDecember 16, 2020California Healthline review of local data from the state’s 12 most populous counties found that communities with relatively high poverty rates are experiencing confirmed COVID-19 infection rates two to three times as high as rates in wealthier areas
COVID-19 Tensions Boil Over In Shasta County During Vote Over Virtual Board MeetingsDecember 16, 2020 | Nina SparlingThe Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to keep meeting virtually as long as the COVID-19 cases continued to rise. Many residents saw in the vote as an opportunity to comment on how the county has been managing the pandemic Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yes, Government Shutdowns Help Slow COVID-19 When Combined With Additional Measures, Experts SayDecember 16, 2020Some GOP lawmakers in California claim “government imposed lockdowns” do not reduce cases or stop spikes of COVID-19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia May Consider 'Historical Injustice' When Allocating COVID-19 VaccineDecember 16, 2020Could earlier access to the vaccine for some groups, like Native Americans, be a form of reparations for historical injustice?
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Midori Takes A COVID Detour With Beethoven's Violin ConcertoDecember 16, 2020Violinist Midori's new Beethoven release with the Festival Strings Lucerne was supposed to be a live recording. But that performance got canceled due to COVID, so they made a studio recording instead. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: New Head Of Sacramento Tree Foundation On Creating Equity, Fighting Climate ChangeDecember 16, 2020 | Ed FletcherJessica Sanders will soon move to Sacramento to become executive director of the Sacramento Tree Foundation. She recently spoke with CapRadio about what she hopes to achieve in her new role, including addressing issues of equity and climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Homelessness Key Issue For New Stockton Mayor Kevin LincolnDecember 15, 2020 | Randol White | Kacey SycamoreIn January Kevin Lincoln will replace Michael Tubbs as the mayor of Stockton. Lincoln spoke with CapRadio’s Insight about his priorities for the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBecerra: Amazon Not Cooperating With California’s COVID-19 Safety InvestigationDecember 15, 2020California’s attorney general has filed a petition to get Amazon to comply with investigative subpoenas into the e-commerce giant’s coronavirus prevention efforts.
Health CareAs Vaccines Arrive, Here’s How California Will Determine Who’s At The Front Of The LineDecember 15, 2020 | Scott RoddAfter health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities, the state will prioritize which essential workers are most at-risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento To Expand Efforts To Bring Homeless Residents Indoors During Winter, Mayor SaysDecember 15, 2020 | Chris NicholsMayor Darrell Steinberg’s announcement follows repeated calls to ease the criteria for opening warming centers in the city and county.
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.
