Business Journal: What California Eviction Relief Means For Retail TenantsSeptember 4, 2020 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich joins Steve Milne to discuss commercial evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nearly 200,000 Unemployed Californians Won’t Get $300 Enhanced Benefit, Study ShowsSeptember 3, 2020Strings attached to next week’s enhanced unemployment will shut out nearly 200,000 people who got the last round of extra benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Despite Trump’s Suggestion, Voting Twice In An Election Is Illegal Under California And Federal LawSeptember 3, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe president proposed during a campaign stop this week that people should vote by mail and in-person this fall. Such a move would violate state and federal election laws.
Environment‘Mother Nature Didn’t Get The Memo’ — Smoke-Free Skies Likely To Return As Temperatures SoarSeptember 3, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroSacramento is getting a reprieve from smoke from wildfires. But will it last? Experts say the winds that pushed it away were unexpected and Northern Californians shouldn’t be surprised if the skies grow dark again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Makes Final Push To Get Everyone In 2020 Census CountSeptember 3, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneMore than 10 million California households have responded to the 2020 census so far. Now, the state is spending $10 million to focus counting on 2,000 census tracts that have low response rates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNail-biter For Family Leave Bill Reveals Tough Realities For Working MomsSeptember 3, 2020Why did a lawmaker need to bring her newborn to the COVID-exposed state Capitol to do her job? To help pass a new family leave law.
EnvironmentWildfires In California Will ‘Continue To Get Worse,’ Climate Change Experts Explore WhySeptember 3, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroMillions of acres have burned so far in California this summer, and if the blazes keep up in future years, it could cost the state more than COVID-19. What will it take to stop megafires from happening?
Sacramento People’s Budget Survey Calls For Cuts To Sheriff’s Office, Increased Spending On Human ServicesSeptember 2, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new survey by the grassroots organization says that respondents would like a more equal distribution of county money between public health and community services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Claim Viewed By Millions On Social Media Says California Legalized Pedophilia. That Is False.September 2, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s Senate Bill 145 would eliminate a disparity in how LGBTQ people are treated on the state’s sex offender registry. It would not legalize sex with minors.
Health CareCalifornia Counties Weigh Risks Of Reopening Under State’s New SystemSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia counties have more flexibility to open businesses under the state’s new COVID-19 color coding system. But counties have to weigh those options against the risk of new cases popping up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFrom 'Roomkey' To 'Homekey': More Permanent Action on the Homeless CrisisSeptember 2, 2020Since April, California has provided temporary housing for 22,000 people in a program called “Roomkey,” which was created to get the state’s unhoused population in rooms amid the pandemic.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Jake Runestad And Kantorei Share Music For Our TimeSeptember 2, 2020Jake Runestad is a Minnesota-based composer and conductor of classical music. Most recently, he's been riding a wave as one of today's most sought-after choral composers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityDel Paso Neighbors Keep Food Fresh for Families in Hard TimesSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs COVID-19 makes it harder for low-income Sacramentans to put meals on the table, a group of mothers is trying to make healthy food more accessible. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Extends Eviction Ban, Giving Renters Impacted By Pandemic A ReprieveSeptember 1, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the eviction moratorium’s original deadline didn’t give the state enough time to support renters.
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.
