ClassicalEar To Ear: Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Efforts At University Of The Pacific’s Conservatory Of MusicOctober 6, 2020 | Victor FormanAs a part of ongoing efforts to confront the systemic imbalances in the music world, the University of the Pacific’s music conservatory is assigning audition pieces by female and BIPOC composers. Here’s a selection of some of these pieces.
JazzEar To Ear: Celebrating Thelonious MonkOctober 6, 2020 | Andrew MillsAs we head into the birth month of the great Thelonious Monk, let’s take a look back on some of his many astounding contributions to the jazz repertoire.
EnvironmentOne Million Acres Burning: The Complexity of California’s August FireOctober 5, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAt more than 1 million acres, the August Complex wildfire in the coastal range near Mendocino is the largest fire in California’s history. But how did it get so big, and will it have any ecological benefits? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Bike Trail Connecting Land Park to Meadowview Moves Forward After City Wins LawsuitOctober 5, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanA 4.5 mile-long bike trail that would run from the Sacramento Zoo to Meadowview had railway preservationists worried, but a judge has ruled city can move ahead Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Unsafe To Drink: Wildfires Threaten Rural Towns With Tainted WaterOctober 5, 2020The damage to water systems can linger for years. The cost in just one small town: as much as $150 million.
'Don't Be Afraid Of It': Trump Dismisses Virus Threat As He Returns To White HouseOctober 5, 2020President Trump walked out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday evening, planning on receiving the remainder of his treatment for COVID-19 at the White House.
State GovernmentNewsom Makes Historic Appointment Of First Openly Gay Man To California Supreme CourtOctober 5, 2020Judge Martin Jenkins, 66, most recently served as Newsom’s judicial appointments secretary, but has a long history of state and federal judicial positions. Jenkins said his career “has not been easy.”
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Coronavirus Around The World, Nobel Peace Prize AnnouncementOctober 5, 2020 | Steve MilneCapRadio's Steve Milne speaks with the BBC's Rob Hugh-Jones from London to talk about a COVID-19 update from around the world and the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize announcement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
There’s A Lot Of Misinformation About California’s General Election. Here Are The Facts.October 5, 2020 | Chris NicholsFalse claims continue to spread about mail-in voting, voting twice, ballots being sent to dead voters and more. PolitiFact California debunks some of the most prominent examples and demystifies confusing election issues.
JazzVoter Soundtrack: Jazz & Soul Music To Inspire You This ElectionOctober 5, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliThe 2020 election is set to be consequential for our nation in many ways. No matter how you’re voting, here are some jazz songs to motivate you to use your voice as you cast your ballot this year.
ClassicalVoter Soundtrack: Relaxing Classical Music For Filling In Your BallotOctober 5, 2020 | Victor FormanThis election season, CapRadio has compiled some peaceful but stimulating classical music tracks to bring you concentration and calm as you fill out your ballot.
State GovernmentWhat's On The Ballot? Here's A Look At California's 2020 PropositionsOctober 5, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Chris NicholsCalifornia has 12 propositions on the November 2020 ballot. Here are the basics of what you need to know about each one as we get close to Election Day.
State GovernmentCalifornia 2020 Election Voter GuideOctober 5, 2020Get ready for Election Day in California with resources on how to vote — including how to vote by mail and make sure your ballot is counted — research the questions on your ballot, and keep track of key dates.
Newsom Signs COVID-19 Protections For Agricultural WorkersOctober 4, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a farmworker relief package, which promises farmworkers stricter enforcement of health guidelines and education of paid sick leave for COVID-19, among other things.
Health CareNew Laws Keep Pandemic-Weary California at Forefront of Health Policy InnovationOctober 4, 2020Though COVID-19 forced California leaders to scale back their ambitious health care agenda, they still managed to enact significant new laws intended to lower consumer health care spending and expand access to health coverage.
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.
