Map: A History Of California WildfiresOctober 8, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Chris HaganBrowse more than 100 years of California wildfire perimeters with CapRadio's interactive fire history map.
State GovernmentFreeze First, Verify Second: Unemployed Californians Get A Fright From EDDOctober 8, 2020As California’s unemployment agency tries to cut off fraudsters, real unemployed Californians have found their benefit accounts suddenly frozen.
4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence, Kamala Harris Vice Presidential DebateOctober 8, 2020Wednesday's debate, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions and defended Biden's and Trump's records, but it was the fly that created buzz.
Interview: Hurting From Pandemic Downturn, Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen Expects More CutsOctober 8, 2020The current economic downturn is hitting Sacramento State University especially hard. University President Robert Nelsen discussed how the university is responding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Received $89 Million In Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds. It’s Delivered About One-Third Of The MoneyOctober 7, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanMany nonprofits who were set to receive some part of the funds are concerned as the federal deadline to use the money looms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareShasta County Moves Into More Restrictive Tier Following Outbreaks At Evangelical College, Senior Care FacilityOctober 7, 2020With multiple COVID-19 outbreaks in Redding forcing the area to regress, Shasta County restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and places of worship will have to operate at a more limited capacity. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Vice Presidential Debate: Live Updates And Fact ChecksOctober 7, 2020Vice President Pence attacked Sen. Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party while answering a question about what his role would be if President Trump lost the election and Joe Biden claimed victory.
State GovernmentStaff Member In Governor Newsom’s Office Tests Positive For COVID-19October 7, 2020 | Kris HooksA spokesperson with the governor’s office said the person who tested positive “had not interacted with the Governor or staff that routinely interacts with the Governor.”
State GovernmentNewsom’s New Climate Plan: Protect Land and Oceans, Sequester Carbon October 7, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIn an executive order signed Wednesday, California is set to protect 30% of California’s land and oceans by 2030, and store greenhouse gases in farmlands and other landscapes.
State GovernmentPicking Up Ballots Early? Why Growing Distrust Of Postal Service Has Voters Weighing OptionsOctober 7, 2020 | Chris NicholsElection officials urge voters to wait for their ballot to arrive in the mail, rather than showing up in person to request them. Ballots should arrive a few days after the Oct. 5 mailing date.
State GovernmentTo Tackle Racial Disparities In COVID-19, California Enacts New Metric For ReopeningOctober 6, 2020Dr. Mark Ghaly, California's health secretary, discusses a new health equity metric that requires larger counties to reduce coronavirus rates in minority communities before businesses can reopen.
Health CareAllergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'October 6, 2020Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.
State GovernmentWhat To Know About Gig Worker Pay Before Voting On Prop. 22October 6, 2020No, the ballot measure won’t ban Uber and Lyft in California. But it would overhaul how drivers get paid.
State GovernmentInterview: California Secretary Of State Alex Padilla On What To Expect This Election SeasonOctober 6, 2020 | Megan ManataToday on Insight, Randol White spoke with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla on how to best keep the voting process smooth, how the state deals with any ballot errors, election observation and what's allowed at polling places.
After String Of Violent Shootings This Weekend, Sacramento Community Leaders Call For Investment In YouthOctober 6, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaIn Del Paso Heights and other areas that have historically grappled with gun violence, community leaders say people are reeling from a string of drive-by shootings involving youth over the weekend. 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.
