As Pandemic Increases Food Insecurity, Sacramento Nonprofits Work To Keep Up With Need For Holiday MealsNovember 25, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaIn Sacramento neighborhoods hardest-hit by the pandemic, Thanksgiving is a crucial time to reach hungry families. But nonprofits have had to rethink their turkey giveaways — and meet higher than usual demand
How California Reached Historic Voter Turnout Despite Pandemic, DistrustNovember 25, 2020Californians faced the naysayers and voted by mail in record numbers this election, potentially avoiding a pandemic super spreader event and showing the nation it could be done.
Photos: Shop Black Friday With These Sacramento Black-Owned BusinessesNovember 25, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Andrew NixonFor the fourth year running, Florin Square businesses are holding a Shop Black Friday event this weekend, asking people to support local Black-owned businesses. Here are some of the businesses that are participating.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Jonah Kim And Sean Kennard Reunite To Perform Pieces From Their YouthNovember 25, 2020Cellist Jonah Kim and pianist Sean Kennard team up to record their first album together while reminiscing about studying at the Curtis Institue of Music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEDD Sent Up To $1 Billion Of Unemployment Funds To Prison And Jail Inmates, Prosecutors SayNovember 24, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe fraud allegations represent another black eye for the state’s unemployment department, which has been plagued by payment backlogs since the pandemic began.
Sacramento’s Florin Square Hosts Black Friday Event to Support Black-Owned BusinessesNovember 24, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAfrican American consumers and business-owners are encouraging shoppers to participate in “Shop Black Friday” this year, to support local Black-owned businesses that have been harder hit by the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Supermarket Employees Demand Hero Pay, Protections As COVID-19 SpikesNovember 24, 2020Food 4 Less employees and protestors gathered outside the supermarket in LA’s Boyle Heights neighborhood last week to demand the company reinstitute hero pay and adopt better protections as cases spike across the state.
State GovernmentAfter Months With No Pandemic Relief, Advocates Ramp Up Pressure On CongressNovember 24, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe federal government’s COVID-19 relief package known as the CARES Act was approved in March, but some provisions like expanded unemployment benefits have been spent. Other protections will expire at the end of the year.
Tips On Applying For Unemployment In CaliforniaNovember 24, 2020 | Megan ManataThe unemployment system can be confusing to navigate, doubly so during a pandemic. On CapRadio's Insight, Randol White spoke with an employment lawyer about how to apply and move your claim forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Sheriff’s Office Breaks COVID-19 Enforcement Commitment After Collecting Millions In Federal Relief FundingNovember 24, 2020 | Scott RoddIn March, with $104 million in federal assistance at stake, the department said its officers would break up social gatherings to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Now, Sheriff Scott Jones says he won’t take action on public health orders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For November 24November 24, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
In Stockton, A Dying Daily Paper And Disinformation Affected Mayor Michael Tubbs’ ReelectionNovember 24, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Record’s demise and the emergence of the 209 Times website made it harder for voters to navigate fact and opinion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Biden Introduces Key National Security PicksNovember 24, 2020President-elect Joe Biden is continuing to build his incoming White House staff, despite President Trump's refusal to admit defeat in the election. Watch the announcement live at 1 p.m. ET.
EnvironmentCalifornia Turkeys Will Likely Trot North As Climate Warms, But May Not Leave The SuburbsNovember 23, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroMillions of commercially raised turkeys will be consumed this week, while their wilder cousins roam free. But wild turkeys may have to trot a little faster to keep up with the projected shifts in both summer and winter climate spaces. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Asian and Pacific Islander Groups Respond To Health Director’s Racial SlurNovember 23, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanCommunity organizers with a Sacramento-area network of Asian and Pacific Islander residents have submitted a list of demands for how the county can move forward in addressing health disparities and racism as a public health crisis. 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.
