Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Sees Stock Gains After Switching To Manufacturing Hand SanitizerSeptember 18, 2020 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Business Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Steinhauer joins Steve Milne to discuss Pacific Ethanol’s conversion to manufacturing alcohol for hand sanitizer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYoung California Voters Had Mail-In Ballots Rejected At Three Times Overall Rate, Study ShowsSeptember 18, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe most common reasons mail-in ballots get rejected are they’re returned too late, voters forget to sign the ballot envelope or the signature doesn’t match the one on file. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAffirmative Action Returns To California’s Ballot Amid Demonstrations For Racial JusticeSeptember 18, 2020 | Nicole NixonA lot has changed since 1996, when California voters outlawed affirmative action. But many arguments on either side of the debate remain familiar. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentShould California Put $5.5 Billion Into Stem Cell Research? Voters To Decide With Prop. 14.September 18, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA measure on the November ballot would allow California to issue $5.5 billion in bonds to fund stem cell research. Supporters say it’s a needed boost, but opponents call it unnecessary spending. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Awards $76.5M To Convert Motels, Vacant Apartments Into Permanent Housing For HomelessSeptember 17, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornia has $600 million to spend on Project Homekey, but there’s a catch: It has to be used in less than 4 months. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzStanley Crouch, Towering Jazz Critic, Dead At 74September 17, 2020Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.
Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California On Trump's California Visit, And A Postcard Confusing VotersSeptember 17, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Steve MilneEvery Thursday CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols discussed his latest fact checks and reporting on misinformation. This week we look at a confusing Postal Service postcard, wildfires and President Trump’s visit to California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
After Initial ‘No’ Vote, Plan For Light Rail From Sacramento to West Sacramento Moves AheadSeptember 16, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSupporters of the controversial plan say not using the $50 million in grant funds could be detrimental to Sacramento’s future chances at obtaining federal money. But opponents say the money should be spent elsewhere.
Sierra Nevada Reels As Flames And Smoke Drive Visitors AwaySeptember 16, 2020The record-breaking fire season could have lasting effects on the economy of California’s mountain communities.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra On 100 Lawsuits Against The Trump Administration And Maybe Filling Kamala Harris’ Senate SeatSeptember 16, 2020 | Nicole NixonAs the author of more than 100 lawsuits against the Trump administration, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is on the front lines of the state’s resistance to the Republican president. He joined the Sacramento Press Club for an interview.
EnvironmentThe Racist Removal Of Native Americans In California Is Often Missing From Wildfire Discussions, Experts SaySeptember 16, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWhile climate change and a history of fire suppression are among the top reasons why experts say wildfires have grown so big so fast, experts say removing Indigenous people from the landscape is a huge reason behind today’s explosion of fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires, COVID-19 For Sept. 16September 16, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state's wildfires and the response to COVID-19.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Proposition 15 Would Raise Taxes On Businesses While Supporting Schools, Local GovernmentsSeptember 15, 2020 | Chris NicholsIf approved, the measure would increase taxes on factories, stores and other commercial and industrial properties worth $3 million or more. It would raise up to $11.5 billion annually for schools and local governments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Announces Campaign To Ensure Hard-To-Reach Communities Connect With COVID-19 ReliefSeptember 15, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new website and partnerships with local community groups seeks to reach groups and individuals who have been left out by previous COVID relief efforts Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Distance Learning Impasse Could Plunge Sacramento City Schools Further Into Fiscal Crisis, County Superintendent SaysSeptember 15, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento County Superintendent of Schools Dave Gordon says the lack of agreement between teachers and the Sacramento City Unified School District over distance learning could lead to illegal practices and more fiscal problems for the school system. 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.
