EnvironmentWhy Is Fracking In The News So Much? The Short Answer: Climate Change And People’s HealthNovember 6, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWhat’s up with fracking? It was mentioned in the presidential debates, youth climate activists want the practice stopped, Gov. Newsom said he wants to end it, but then his administration issues new permits. Why is fracking getting so much play?
EnvironmentCalifornia Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — AgainNovember 6, 2020The state extends temporary protection from insurance cancellations to 2.1 million Californians living in wildfire-prone regions, but long-term solutions to stabilize the market remain elusive.
State Government5 Things To Know About California’s Election ResultsNovember 6, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Emily ZentnerAs results continue to come in, here’s where races across California stand as of Friday morning.
Can You Handle The Truth? PolitiFact California Fact Checks Election MisinformationNovember 5, 2020Unfounded claims on social media allege ballots appeared out of nowhere in Midwestern states while others falsely said voters in Arizona were forced to fill out ballots with Sharpie pens that would invalidate their votes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSeveral Northern California Counties See COVID-19 Uptick, Predict Backslide In Reopening TiersNovember 5, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSeveral California counties are struggling to keep COVID-19 case rates down due to senior care facility outbreaks and more indoor gatherings.
State GovernmentDespite Well-Funded Opposition, Republicans Maintain Stronghold in Rural, Northern CaliforniaNovember 5, 2020 | Nina SparlingEarly results looked unusually strong for two Democratic challengers running in deeply conservative and rural parts of northern California. But as more ballots get counted, the gap is widening.
State GovernmentPrepared For The Worst, California’s Election Went OKNovember 5, 2020California prepared for the worst but voters largely were masked and socially distanced, and unrest was limited to isolated protests.
State GovernmentNo Return To Lock ’Em Up — California Voters Stick With Less Punitive JusticeNovember 5, 2020This year, voters were given the opportunity to start swinging back toward stricter penalties — and opted not to.
Demonstrators Gather In Downtown Sacramento To Denounce Both Presidential CandidatesNovember 4, 2020 | Scott RoddProtesters expressed disillusionment with the election process and the top two choices for the presidency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Ballot Counting Continues, Nevada Remains In PlayNovember 4, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada has the six electoral college votes Vice President Biden needs to win the presidency, but the result is still in the air with a smaller Democrat lead than predicted and delayed results at the polls.
State GovernmentAfter Gig Companies’ Prop. 22 Win, Labor Groups Vow ChallengeNovember 4, 2020A lopsided victory for the measure to keep Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart drivers classified as contractors with limited job benefits puts labor groups on defense.
There’s Nothing ‘Mysterious’ About California’s Mail-In Voting System, Despite False Facebook ClaimNovember 4, 2020 | Chris NicholsThere’s nothing out of the ordinary about mail-in ballots in California, where voters of all political stripes have used them safely and securely for decades.
EnvironmentThe US Left The Paris Climate Agreement This Week. Where Does That Leave California?November 4, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe U.S. formally pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement this week. But what does that mean for states like California with ambitious climate goals?
Health CareCOVID-19 Protocols Helped Mitigate Risk On Election Day, But Maskless Voters Posed A ChallengeNovember 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County representatives say distancing protocols and people not wearing masks led to longer wait times at the polls Tuesday.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Christopher Tin's 'To Shiver the Sky' Encourages Listeners To Take FlightNovember 4, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Christopher Tin talks about his collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 'To Shiver the Sky,' that ethereally outlines the history of mankind's quest to fly. 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.
