Health CareInterview: State Sen. Richard Pan On What California's Vaccine Distribution May Look LikeDecember 2, 2020 | Steve Milne | Megan ManataSeveral COVID-19 vaccines are under development, with some on their way to getting FDA approval soon. Sacramento-area state Senator and doctor Richard Pan explains what people can expect once the immunizations are officially approved.
Health CareSacramento’s Top Health Official To Resign Amid Record Breaking Coronavirus Case SurgeDecember 2, 2020 | Nick Miller | Scott RoddDr. Peter Beilenson, who has helped lead Sacramento County’s coronavirus response, says his decision to resign has “nothing to do with the stress of the job.”
Small Strides Made In City Of Sacramento’s Diversity Hiring, But Salary Gap Remains Wide, Audit ShowsDecember 2, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanIn two reports released by the city auditor, data shows employees of color have a different experience working for the city than their white colleagues — both in terms of discrimination and salary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones Tests Positive for COVID-19December 2, 2020 | Scott RoddLast week, Sheriff Jones announced his department would not enforce coronavirus safety measures, including restrictions on social gatherings and mask mandates.
Health CareCome for Your Eye Exam, Leave With a Band-Aid on Your ArmDecember 2, 2020You might be going in for just an eye exam or dental appointment, but you might leave with a shot in your arm. Optometrists and dentists are pushing for the authority to immunize patients during routine exams to assist with vaccine distribution.
State GovernmentNewsom Teases A New Stay-At-Home Order, But Local Officials Are In The DarkDecember 2, 2020 | Nicole NixonOfficials in a handful of purple-tier counties described being “aware of the rumor mill” on new restrictions but “in a holding pattern” while awaiting more details.
How California Moved To The Future Of Voting During A PandemicDecember 1, 2020Forty-eight counties responded to a CalMatters election survey and many attributed the smooth election to new vote centers with savvy technology.
Sacramento Mayor Says City Warming Centers Should Open Immediately Following Repeated Calls By Homeless AdvocatesDecember 1, 2020 | Chris NicholsTypically, cities in the region don’t open warming centers unless temperatures reach freezing three nights in a row. Advocates say that criteria is too strict. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleMariachis Began Booking Events Only To Lose Jobs AgainDecember 1, 2020Just as people started adapting to the new normal and mariachi musicians began booking small events, positive COVID-19 cases soared again across California.
COVID-19 Infections Hit Record High In California PrisonsDecember 1, 2020The virus is surging in California’s overcrowded prisons as early releases slow. And county jails are struggling with a backlog of inmates awaiting transfers to state facilities.
ClassicalEar To Ear: December Around The WorldDecember 1, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonHere’s a sneak peek of what you can expect if you join Jennifer Reason on Dec. 16 at 12 p.m. for a musical tour around the globe to explore unique holiday traditions and the cultures they originated from.
JazzEar To Ear: Jingle Bell JazzDecember 1, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli has been the keeper of CapRadio’s database of holiday jazz music for many years. He’s here to share some of his favorite new releases as well as some classics from years gone by.
California Coronavirus Updates: California Recommends Testing Hospital Workers For COVID-19 WeeklyNovember 30, 2020California health officials have strongly recommended that hospitals test all their workers each week for the coronavirus, according to the Associated Press.
Where COVID Is On The Menu: Failed Contact Tracing Leaves Diners In The DarkNovember 30, 2020Restaurants appear to be among the most common places to get infected with the COVID-19 virus, but contact tracing in most areas has been so lackluster that few health departments have been able to link disease clusters to in-person dining.
EnvironmentIs California Heading For A Multi-Year Drought? The Odds Aren’t In Our Favor, Experts Say.November 30, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroTwo-thirds of California is in at least some degree of drought at the moment. With little rain in the forecast and a predicted dry winter climate, scientists say drought could get a lot worse. But is it the beginning of another multi-year drought? 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.
