Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California Fact Checks Social Media Posts About Discarded BallotsOctober 1, 2020 | Chris NicholsSocial media posts alleging more than 1,000 California ballots were found in a dumpster spread rapidly last week. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols fact-checked those posts in this week’s “Can You Handle The Truth?” segment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
For Sacramento Restaurants Outside Of The Central City, Reopening — Even At Just 25% Capacity — Has A CostSeptember 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanFor businesses outside of the central city, where outdoor dining was more difficult and takeout was often the only option, some say reopening could offer the boost needed to keep them from closing permanently. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNurse Practitioners Win Their Battle For Practice Expansion In Light Of COVID-19September 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia’s nurse practitioners will be able to provide patient care with less supervision from medical doctors under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday.
St. Helena Under Evacuation Warning As Glass Fire Torches Neighborhoods, VineyardsSeptember 30, 2020 | Scott RoddThe region has suffered a series of fires in recent years, including the Tubbs Fire in 2017, which killed 22 people.
Campaigning During A Pandemic: How Sacramento Organizers, Candidates Are Adjusting To COVID-19September 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanCampaigning for candidates or ballot measures has moved into the digital realm, but some experts worry this could lead to a deeper equity divide in results. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Simone Dinnerstein Shares Her 'Character of Quiet'September 30, 2020While most new releases coming out were recorded before COVID-19, this one was recorded this past summer during quarantine, and it reflects all the confusing feelings during this challenging time. This week on New Classical Tracks, Simone Dinnerstein Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'We Will Rebuild': Zogg Fire Evacuees Wait To Return HomeSeptember 29, 2020 | Tiffany LewResidents in Shasta County have faced mandatory evacuation as the Zogg Fire has burned through 40,317 acres with no containment. Fire officials say it will take time before they're allowed to return.
Watch: 1st Presidential Debate Between Trump And BidenSeptember 29, 2020Updates and fact checks from the first debate between President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin Counties Move Into Less Restrictive Reopening Tier. Here’s What That Means.September 29, 2020 | Kris HooksIn the past two weeks, the counties have recorded fewer than seven new cases per 100,000 residents and a test positivity rate below 5%, allowing the move into a less restrictive tier.
State Government‘Concerning’ Number of Californians Are Wary Of Election Integrity, Poll ShowsSeptember 29, 2020 | Nicole NixonMore than 40% of Californians do not believe this year’s presidential election will be conducted in a “fair and open” manner, according to a UC Berkeley poll. Another 82% say they are concerned that many Americans will not accept the election outcome Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMegafires Are Breaking Climate Models, Highlighting California's Need To Focus On PreventionSeptember 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWildfires are burning year-after-year in wine country and the Sierra. These megafires are creating a new baseline for climate scientists to include in modeling and point to a greater need: a shift in mood from fire suppression to prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For September 29September 29, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave an update on COVID-19 in the state.
To Address Homelessness Crisis, Sacramento Considers Converting Private Land Into Temporary Housing SitesSeptember 28, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe city has identified several thousand sites across Sacramento that could be used by private organizations to create small tent cities for the unhoused population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Is Building A Workforce Of Residents To Teach Their Neighbors About COVID-19September 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaIn Sacramento’s most diverse neighborhoods, health officials are hiring ‘navigators’ to educate fellow community members about safe business practices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: European Trade Summit, A Pared-Down London MarathonSeptember 28, 2020 | Steve MilneCapRadio's Steve Milne speaks with the BBC's Audrey Tinline from London to talk about European leaders meeting in Brussels for a trade summit amidst the coronavirus and the upcoming, pared-down London Marathon. 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.
