Shasta County Supervisor Candidate Supports State of Jefferson, Outraises OpponentOctober 29, 2020 | Nina SparlingA vast swath of far northern California reaching into Oregon has been working to create a 51st State in the West for decades. And this year the so-called State of Jefferson is turning attention to local elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExperts And Advocates Are Calling 2020 The 'Climate Election'October 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWildfires and hurricanes have been ravaging the country and the Trump administration has been rolling back many environmental protections. As a result, experts and advocates are calling this moment in history the "climate election." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia’s Latinos Grapple With COVID, And Extraordinary GriefOctober 29, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaThousands of Latino Californians are grappling with not only the loss of a loved one from COVID-19, but the inability to say goodbye. Recent polling suggests almost a third of Latinx residents know someone who has died of the virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleHow Sacramento Visual Artists Are Surviving During The PandemicOctober 29, 2020Keeping the arts scene going is really hard. But from virtual exhibits and limited-attendance gallery shows to making masks and hustling for grants, the region’s visual artists are used to hustling to get by.
Voters' Guide To Election Security In The 2020 Presidential CampaignOctober 28, 2020Voters and national security officials are focused as never before on assuring the security of the election. Here's what you need to know in the final days of voting.
North Sacramento Voters Didn’t Turn Out in March. Will They Show Up In November?October 28, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe city of Sacramento’s District 2 historically has had low voter turn-out. Community organizations are working to change that this November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
App-Based Companies Pushing Prop. 22 Say Drivers Will Get Health Benefits. Will They?October 28, 2020Leading into the Nov. 3 election, the ballot measure is mired in controversy and the subject of a lawsuit from Uber drivers alleging that the company inappropriately pressured them to vote for the initiative.
Health CareFeeling Anxious About the Election? We Asked A Psychiatrist How To CopeOctober 28, 2020 | Megan Manata | Steve MilneWorried about the election? Stop your doom scrolling, and read this. We spoke to a Stanford psychiatry professor to learn about how this election’s news cycle feels nonstop, and how to step away from it all for a bit.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: EDM Mixes With Classical Music On Michael Torke's 'Being'October 28, 2020Composers can find inspiration in many places. This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Michael Torke talks about how his release, 'Being,' blends classical styling with EDM. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Election Day Nears, Far Right Groups Surge In NevadaOctober 28, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada has been a hub of right wing extremism for decades. During a troubled election year, experts fear political discord could lead to violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIs It Too Late To Mail In Your Ballot? Here’s Why You Don’t Need To PanicOctober 27, 2020Election administrators and legal experts have a message for voters in California: Breathe.
Yolo County Registrar Pushes Back Against GOP Email Claiming ‘Great Potential For Fraud’ In ElectionOctober 27, 2020 | Chris NicholsElection experts say there’s no evidence of widespread fraud connected to mail-in voting.
Making Sense Of Measure C: A Voter’s Guide To The Rent Control Proposal In SacramentoOctober 27, 2020 | Scott RoddSupporters say renters are struggling more than ever during the pandemic-induced recession. Opponents say the measure would stifle housing production and create unnecessary bureaucracy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVerily’s COVID Testing Program Halted in San Francisco and OaklandOctober 27, 2020San Francisco and Alameda counties have cut ties with Google's health-focused sister company, Verily, due to privacy concerns and complaints that high-income communities were using funding earmarked for low-income BIPOC neighborhoods.
ClassicalIn Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal MomentOctober 27, 2020The pianist joins Ari Shapiro to discuss Amplify With Lara Downes, a video series on Black musicians who have experienced renewed creativity regarding racial injustice.
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.
