EnvironmentNew NASA Mission To Map Sea Level Rise May Help California Adapt To Changing CoastlineNovember 19, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroNASA researchers in California are teaming up to take these measurements from space. The goal is to track one of the clearest signs of global warming for the next decade.
Filipino Population Is High-Risk For COVID-19, But Very Little Data On The Community’s Outcomes ExistNovember 19, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanFew COVID-19 tracking entities are looking at the impact and reasons for the Filipino community experiencing high death rates but also low testing rates.
As Pandemic Balloons Statewide, Some Rural Counties Explore Making Their Own RulesNovember 19, 2020 | Nina SparlingSome elected officials in northern California met weeks ago to discuss gaining more regional autonomy in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. One idea is to pass resolutions at the county level asserting power over decision making. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNot Dire, For Now: California Expects $26 Billion Windfall Despite PandemicNovember 19, 2020Though the pandemic-induced recession hasn’t been as bad as expected, it is hitting the most vulnerable Californians hardest.
Nevada’s Immigrant Communities Respond To Biden VictoryNovember 19, 2020 | Bert JohnsonImmigrants are breathing a sigh of relief at Trump’s defeat, but expect the fight for immigration reform to continue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Will Have A COVID-19 Curfew. Here’s What That Means.November 19, 2020 | Kris Hooks | Chris Hagan | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia announced Thursday a curfew order to slow the state's surging coronavirus outbreak ahead of the holidays. Here's when it starts, who it affects and how the state will enforce it (it won't).
Can You Handle The Truth: PolitiFact California Fact-Checks More False Allegations About Voter FraudNovember 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsFalse allegations of voter fraud continue to surface weeks after the presidential election, so CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty spoke with PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols to sort through these claims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As U.S. Reaches 250,000 Deaths From COVID-19, A Long Winter Is ComingNovember 18, 2020Medical advances have reduced the infection fatality rate in the U.S. But experts warn that indoor gatherings, cold temperatures and pandemic fatigue augur dark months ahead.
Sacramento County Top Executive Placed On Paid Leave While Under Investigation For Claims Of MisconductNovember 18, 2020 | Kris Hooks | Nick MillerThe vote comes a day after members of the public demanded Sacramento County CEO Nav Gill be fired during a board meeting. Last month two supervisors asked Gill to resign after he held an indoor meeting with county staff, many not wearing masks.
Could California’s Psych Hospitals Be Ordered To Admit Inmates With COVID?November 18, 2020The Department of State Hospitals is facing pressure in federal court to speed up admissions of mentally ill inmates from the COVID-riddled state prison system.
State Government‘We Are At The Breaking Point:’ California’s Childcare Providers Sound The AlarmNovember 18, 2020 | Nicole NixonWhile many families are still working and learning remotely, thousands of California providers have continued to care for the children of the state’s essential workers. But many say that’s unsustainable.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Hélène Grimaud Explores The Spiritual Nature Of MozartNovember 18, 2020It has been about 10 years since Hélène Grimaud has recorded any Mozart. Her latest release generates a fascinating dialogue between Mozard and the Ukrainian-born contemporary composer Valentin Silvestrov. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHigh Rates of COVID Among Pacific Islanders Spur Community SolutionsNovember 18, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone | Emily ZentnerPacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have the highest rates of COVID-19 in Sacramento County and statewide. But members of the community are stepping up to bring those infections down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘It Is Inhumane’: Advocates For Sacramento Homeless Say Criteria For Opening Warming Centers Must ChangeNovember 17, 2020 | Chris NicholsTemperatures must hit 32 degrees or less for three consecutive nights before warming centers open in the Sacramento region. Advocates say the threshold should be less stringent.
State GovernmentIn Liberal California, Election Shows Prop. 13 Tax Revolt Is Alive And WellNovember 17, 2020Despite California's reputation of being a liberal state, Proposition 15, the "split roll" measure, failed. Voter decided to allow commercial and industrial buildings to keep their lower tax rates instead of basing them on market value.
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.
