EnvironmentGM Drops Trump Fight Against California Car StandardsNovember 23, 2020The auto company, aligned with President Trump, now aligns with president-election Joe Biden in climate change plans.
President-Elect Biden To Begin Formal Transition Process After Agency OKNovember 23, 2020President Trump, who has still yet to concede, tweeted that he was "recommending" the GSA and others in his administration begin "initial protocols" to kickstart the formal transfer of power.
Health CareAs Holidays Arrive, California Faces A Shortage Of In-Home CaregiversNovember 23, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs nursing homes struggle to contain COVID-19 outbreaks, more people are trying to hire in-home caregivers for their elderly loved ones. But California home care agencies say recruitment has been a struggle during the pandemic.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For Nov. 23November 23, 2020Watch California Gov. Gavin Newsom's update on the state's response to COVID-19.
California NAACP Leader Resigns Amid Conflict-Of-Interest BacklashNovember 23, 2020Alice Huffman was paid millions by corporate ballot measure campaigns that her historic civil rights organization endorsed, while many Black leaders took opposing positions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Risky Was That Napa Party Gavin Newsom Attended?November 22, 2020A model calculates a 12% chance that a guest at a small dinner party in Napa Valley is infected with the virus. Whether indoors or outdoors, dining in a restaurant is “amongst the riskiest things we do for COVID,” a UCSF health expert said.
State GovernmentThird Straight Weekend Of Protests, Violence As Trump Supporters Descend On California’s CapitolNovember 21, 2020 | Scott RoddPro-Trump demonstrators and Proud Boys gathered at the Capitol in downtown Sacramento and marched to Cesar Chavez Plaza, where they squared-off with counter-protesters.
How Bank Of America Helped Fuel California’s Unemployment MeltdownNovember 21, 2020After the Great Recession, California signed an exclusive contract with Bank of America to distribute unemployment benefits through prepaid debit cards.
State GovernmentState Mandates Emergency Workplace COVID-19 Protections, Less Crowding For Guest FarmworkersNovember 21, 2020Backed by the state’s attorney general and welcomed by labor advocates as better late than never, California’s new policy will start to hold businesses accountable for protecting their workers and mandate reporting outbreaks.
State Government‘It’s A Shame’: California Squandered $2.7 Billion For Affordable Housing, Audit SaysNovember 20, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe California State Auditor found the state wasted $2.7 billion in bond resources that could have spurred affordable housing construction.
Health CareCan California's Curfew Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? We Asked An Infectious Disease Specialist.November 20, 2020 | Mike HagertyCapRadio spoke with Dr. Lee Riley, an infectious disease specialist at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, who said the curfew will only impact a small number of people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Hospitals Applying Early Lessons As They Brace For A COVID-19 SurgeNovember 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaHospitals say they’ve learned a lot since the start of the pandemic, and are now preparing for a flood of patients expected to hit later this month. But if you have a surgery or a cancer screening coming up, assume your appointment will stand.
California State Of Mind | Episode 6CA's COVID Crackdown, Also: The Real 'Latino Vote' StoryNovember 20, 2020California is imposing stricter COVID guidelines — and a curfew — on nearly all residents. Nicole looks at how this will affect small business owners and their workers. Also: Elizabeth dismantles mainstream media notions of “the Latino vote.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Well Water Throughout California Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’November 20, 2020These chemicals are everywhere. They last forever. They’re expensive to get rid of. And many Californians don’t even know they’re drinking them.
State GovernmentSacramento Business Journal: The Impact Of Coronavirus Restrictions On Local BusinessesNovember 20, 2020 | Mike HagertyThe new curfew for purple counties in California is now just one more challenge for local restaurants and businesses in the state. CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty spoke with Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich about what this means for the industry. 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.
