Community, Workers Strained As COVID-19 Surge Hits Rural Northern CaliforniaDecember 4, 2020 | Nina SparlingWith COVID-19 cases skyrocketing across California rural areas are getting hit hard. And the increase in cases is taking a toll on frontline workers, public health officials, and community well being.
JazzRelease Of Unheard Alternate Takes From Dave Brubeck’s ‘Time Out’ Marks Composer’s Centennial BirthdayDecember 4, 2020 | Paul ConleyThe groundbreaking 1959 album “Time Out” was the first jazz LP to sell a million copies. On Friday a new CD of never-before-heard alternate tracks is being released. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What To Do If You Test Positive For The Coronavirus This WinterDecember 4, 2020Here's how to self-isolate, what the new quarantine guidance means for your household, and which symptoms signal you need immediate emergency care.
California State Of Mind | Episode 7EDD Plays Ping-Pong with People’s Unemployment ClaimsDecember 4, 2020As many California counties prepare to enter a stricter stay-at-home phase, more people might find themselves unemployed. Can the state handle it? You’ll hear from a reporter covering it and get tips from people who are currently unemployed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVaccines Getting Closer: Governor Outlines Priorities For Who’s Up FirstDecember 4, 2020As California clamps down amid a daunting coronavirus surge, the state will begin placing its first vaccine orders Friday, officials announce.
Health Experts: California's Stay-At-Home Order Is Right Move, But Pandemic ‘Heading Into A Really Bad Place’December 3, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaBusiness closures, mask requirements and other measures are necessary to stem the spread of the virus, according to experts, especially as hospitals throughout the state report an influx of COVID-19 patients.
State GovernmentHere's What To Know About California's New Regional Stay-At-Home OrderDecember 3, 2020 | Sammy Caiola | Kris Hooks | Chris HaganCalifornia announced on Dec. 3 a new regional stay-at-home order based on intensive care capacity. Here's a look at what the order covers, how a region or county can trigger or leave it, and what will stay open or close.
EnvironmentHunting And Fishing See A Resurgence In California During The PandemicDecember 3, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThere's been a spike in fishing and hunting license sales during the pandemic. The increase reverses a trend of declines spanning decades. Some are hunting for food while others just want to get outdoors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento's Record 2020 Voter Turnout Likely Not Sign Of A Trend, Political Analyst SaysDecember 3, 2020 | Mike HagertyCapRadio spoke with Paul Mitchell, vice president of Political Data Inc., who says several factors drove this year's turnout. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Election Officials Fought Fiction With FactDecember 3, 2020A survey by CalMatters of 54 of California’s 58 registrars of voters found that misinformation in all forms was rampant during the recent election.
Interview: Mayor Darrell Steinberg On COVID-19 Restrictions In SacramentoDecember 3, 2020 | Emily ZentnerThursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new plan to place regions under more restrictive COVID-19 guidelines as needed. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joined Insight before the announcement to discuss the pandemic’s impact on Sacramento.
Can You Handle The Truth: PolitiFact California Explores Whether President Trump Can Pardon HimselfDecember 3, 2020 | Chris NicholsLegal scholars say nothing in the Constitution explicitly prohibits presidents from pardoning themselves, though there are legal arguments against it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Introduces Regional Stay-At-Home Order Based On ICU CapacityDecember 3, 2020 | Sammy Caiola | Scott Rodd | Nicole Nixon | Chris HaganThe new public health order affects regions of California that have less than 15% of ICU capacity remaining. None of the five regions designated by the state currently meet that criteria, but some are expected to as early as this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
With Barrett On Supreme Court, California’s Church COVID Limits In Legal JeopardyDecember 2, 2020Since the beginning of the pandemic, priests, pastors and rabbis have been trying and failing to convince judges to strike down California’s public health restrictions on mass gatherings as unconstitutional violations of religious freedom.
California Lawmaker Expands Rights For Native American TribesDecember 2, 2020James Ramos, a Native American who authored three new laws said, "For once, we do have someone in the legislature that understands the issues and the plight of the California Indian people."
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.
