State GovernmentI Do: California Domestic Partnerships Surge After More Opposite-Sex Couples Allowed To FileSeptember 22, 2020 | Emily ZentnerAs of Jan. 1, 2020, opposite-sex couples under 62 in California are now able to register as domestic partners with the state. Here’s what that’s meant for the couples who now have an alternative to marriage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Robots, Veterans, Apprenticeships: What’s Next For California’s Job MarketSeptember 21, 2020As unemployment drops, business leaders and educators pinpoint what’s gone wrong for workers and where to look for opportunity.
No, This Man Wasn’t Arrested For Lighting 32 Wildfires On The West CoastSeptember 21, 2020The man, Brandon McGlover, did not light 32 wildfires, in 2020 or any other year. He was arrested in July 2018 and is currently in prison for lighting nine fires in southwest California.
State GovernmentNewsom Offers A Rosy Outlook For Beleaguered EDD SystemSeptember 21, 2020 | Scott RoddEDD will stop accepting new unemployment insurance applications for two weeks as it overhauls its claims processing system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIn Rural Communities, Dialysis Can Be Difficult To Access. Could Proposition 23 Make It Harder?September 21, 2020Experts say proposed regulations under Proposition 23 would cost clinics a lot of money. But proponents of the ballot measure argue the billionaire companies that own the majority of clinics in the state could afford it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWildfires Impacted California COVID-19 Testing, But Newsom Confident As Hospitalizations DecreaseSeptember 21, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update on the wildfires burning throughout the state Monday, but also touched on testing rates, employment issues, homelessness and combating climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Coronavirus-Induced Student Housing Levels Could Cost UC A Billion Dollars Per YearSeptember 20, 2020At the September UC Regents meeting, top UC officials said things likely won’t return to normal until at least fall 2021, student housing revenue losses could be a billion dollars per year, but enrollment seems stable.
State GovernmentCOVID Testing Of Teachers, Staff Hotly Debated As California Schools ReopenSeptember 20, 2020Without clear guidance from the state, coronavirus testing remains a contentious and costly issue as more school districts inch toward reopening.
Photos: Mourners Gather In Sacramento To Pay Tribute To Ruth Bader GinsburgSeptember 19, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Chris HaganThe vigils Saturday at the Sacramento County Courthouse and California state Capitol mirrored events that have sprung up around the country following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday.
In RBG's Own Words: Listen To 5 NPR Interviews With The Liberal IconSeptember 19, 2020Throughout her career, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg granted numerous interviews to NPR, discussing retirement, love, health and regret.
A 5-Decade-Long Friendship That Began With A Phone CallSeptember 19, 2020NPR's Nina Totenberg first encountered law professor Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1971. They became close friends after Ginsburg moved to Washington to serve on the federal appeals court.
Six Months After Stay-At-Home Orders, Californians Still Figuring Out Life Under COVID-19September 19, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Ezra David RomeroOn March 17, Sacramento County first advised residents to stay in their homes unless absolutely necessary. Six months later, every county in California is still in the process of trying to reopen as the threat of COVID-19 lingers.
Despite Pandemic, Median Home Price In California Tops $700,000September 18, 2020 | Scott RoddEven as the economy is battered by the pandemic, low mortgage rates and limited inventory are driving a continued rise in home prices.
State GovernmentNewsom Signs Bill Expanding Tax Credits to Undocumented WorkersSeptember 18, 2020A law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom will extend tax breaks aimed at helping low-income individuals and families to undocumented immigrants.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87September 18, 2020Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died from complications from cancer. Her death will set in motion what promises to be a tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her.
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.
