Interview: Sacramento Police Chief Hahn On New COVID-19 Restrictions, Weekend Protests, Increased CrimeDecember 10, 2020 | Randol White | Scott Rodd | Kacey SycamoreWith people being once again asked to stay at home, CapRadio’s Insight spoke with Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn about the police department’s role in enforcing the new restrictions and his view of the recent protests.
State GovernmentPlaygrounds Stay Open: State Backtracks On Outdoor Play Area BanDecember 10, 2020Amid pushback from parents and lawmakers, the state modified its strict new stay-at-home order that had closed outdoor playgrounds to slow coronavirus spread.
EnvironmentMuch Of California’s Water Wells Are Contaminated With Chromium-6. Could A Costly Fix Be Coming?December 10, 2020 | Nina SparlingThousands of drinking water wells in California are contaminated with a dangerous chemical called chromium-6. It’s a problem the state has been trying to solve for decades.
Health CareCalifornia Doctors Brace For Wary Patients As COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Draws NearDecember 10, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia physicians are already laying the groundwork for how to counsel patients who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California Examines School Safety Research Amid COVID-19December 10, 2020 | Chris NicholsExperts say schools that included public health mitigation measures when they reopened have avoided significant COVID-19 spread. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Police Shot Him In The Face With A ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapon. It May Have Killed His Dream Of Becoming A Police Officer.December 9, 2020 | Scott RoddPolice shot Foucha Coner in the face with a projectile during a racial justice protest in Sacramento over the summer. State leaders are calling for reforms to how and when police can use the weapons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fewer Kindergartners Could Signal Big Educational, Financial Troubles For Sacramento City SchoolsDecember 9, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneIn what appears to be a national phenomenon, hundreds of fewer kindergartners are enrolled in Sacramento City Unified schools this year. That has school district officials concerned about growing achievement gaps and future finances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Real Estate Prices Soar During Pandemic, Climbing 25% In Parts Of CaliforniaDecember 9, 2020When Colette Barss sold her Seaside home this spring, her new east Garrison-area home had been sitting on the market for about 190 days. She ended up buying it for about $60,000 under asking price. Today, that would be extremely unlikely.
CapRadio ReadsCelebrating The Gift Of ReadingDecember 9, 2020CapRadio Reads authors and CapRadio staff members take a tip from Iceland’s Jolabokaflod to start a new tradition that celebrates books this stay-at-home holiday season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Stay-At-Home Order Now In Effect In Sacramento RegionDecember 9, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Kris HooksThe new restrictions will affect nearly 3 million people in 13 counties. Restaurants will be limited to takeout only, and bars, hair salons, barbershops and other businesses will be forced to close for at least three weeks.
Health CareNew Data Reveal Which Hospitals Are Dangerously Full. Is Yours?December 9, 2020COVID-19 hospitalizations are skyrocketing in the U.S. A new tool from NPR lets you look up your local hospital to see how it's faring.
Health CareInterview: Sacramento Health Officer Urges Residents Not To Gather As ICU Capacity DropsDecember 9, 2020 | Megan Manata | Steve MilneMuch of the state is under the new stay-at-home measures, and while the Greater Sacramento Region has not yet triggered the order, a county top health officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye, thinks we should be prepared. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Irish-American Choral Recording Invites Us All To Be MerryDecember 9, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, conductor Desmond Earley talks about his new holiday album with the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin and how important our shared American/Irish traditions can be to music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In 'Critical Time,' Biden Introduces Health Team That Would Lead COVID-19 ResponseDecember 8, 2020As cases of the coronavirus continue to spike throughout the country, President-elect Joe Biden has named his nominees and appointments for top health care positions.
State GovernmentLawmakers Weigh Moratorium Extension As Eviction Cliff LoomsDecember 8, 2020New proposal would extend the statewide eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. Both sides want federal intervention.
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.
