Health CareSacramento’s Top Health Official Refers To Asian Americans As ‘Yellow Folks’November 17, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Nick MillerCounty Health Director Dr. Peter Beilenson says he made “a significant mistake” when he used the slur at Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting, when supporting a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Election 2020 Live Blog: Mai Vang Wins Sacramento City Council SeatNovember 17, 2020Live updates from CapRadio reporters around the Sacramento region, California and Nevada on voting, results and more.
We May Have A Colder Winter, But Experts Say The Climate Is Still WarmingNovember 16, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWinter is about a month away and because of an emerging La Niña the state could experience a cooler, dry winter. But climate scientists say the lower temperatures are still warm when looking at the historical record.
State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Sounding The Alarm’ As COVID-19 Cases Surge At Fastest Rate Since Start Of PandemicNovember 16, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksTwenty-eight counties will slide back into the more restrictive purple tier this week, signaling widespread COVID-19 transmission. That means 94% of California’s population will be facing new restrictions by Tuesday, if they are not already.
State GovernmentRep. Barbara Lee On Possibly Filling Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat And The Nation’s Coronavirus EmergencyNovember 16, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe progressive congresswoman is regularly named as a possible replacement for Sen. Kamala Harris, who will soon move to the White House as Vice President-elect.
ClassicalTime Warps, Dolphins And Baptism: Helga Davis Talks With Lara DownesNovember 15, 2020The restless creator of music and theatre says the pandemic has opened up new ways to be a storyteller.
QAnon Supporters, Paramilitary Groups Promise ‘Fight' Over Election At Pro-Trump Rally Near Nevada’s CapitolNovember 15, 2020 | Bert JohnsonOrganizers and crowd members promoting a variety of far right conspiracy theories met in Carson City to reject the results of the presidential election, which Vice President Joe Biden won with a wide margin in the electoral college and popular vote.
The Pandemic Is Entering A Dangerous New Chapter. Here Are The Week's Big TakeawaysNovember 14, 2020With record cases and hospitalizations and newly rising deaths, experts wonder, will this surge ever slow down? Find out where the virus is hitting hardest and what is being done to stop it.
Women Workers May Not Be Faring As Well As You’d ThinkNovember 14, 2020New index ranks women’s well-being in all California counties shows Santa Clara women are the most likely to work low wage jobs in the state.
State GovernmentWhat Prop. 15’s Defeat Means For California SchoolsNovember 14, 2020The measure would have brought billions to California’s cash-strapped schools and community colleges, though not in time to help deal with immediate financial crises.
Health CareSacramento Pushes To Get Flu Shot To Underserved Communities As A ‘Dry Run’ For Potential COVID-19 VaccineNovember 13, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County is teaming up with trusted organizations in underserved neighborhoods to urge low-income people, homeless individuals and others to get the flu shot to reduce impact on hospitals during COVID-19.
Here’s What We Know About Sacramento Region Election ResultsNovember 13, 2020 | Ed Fletcher | Nick MillerThe county is nearly finished tallying ballots. This is a look at the results so far.
Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer?November 13, 2020Readers want to know the best way to maintain a reusable mask? There are a few options. But spoiler alert ... keep it out of the oven!
EnvironmentIgnoring Mega-Flood Risk — Like California Did With Wildfire Prevention — May Spell Disaster, Experts SayNovember 13, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA UCLA researcher is sounding the alarm to not wait on addressing impending floods from warming temperatures. Waiting to address flooding issues, like the state’s done with wildfire, could mean breaching of levees and flooding across the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 5Two Big National Questions Hanging Over CANovember 13, 2020A conversation with California Rep. Barabara Lee, one person who is being eyed for California’s open Senate seat. And what will happen to the Golden State if the ACA is struck down? 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.
