Business Journal: Sacramento Short Revenue For Bond PaymentsAugust 28, 2020 | Steve MilneThe city of Sacramento could be short of the revenue it needs to make payments on bonds for two major projects. Adam Steinhauer, editor-in-chief of the Sacramento Business Journal, spoke with CapRadio's Steve Milne about what this means for the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Announces New COVID-19 Reopening PlanAugust 28, 2020The new system puts California’s 58 counties into four tiers based on the number of new daily cases and the percentage of positive tests. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Black Moms Promote Breastfeeding, Highlight COVID-19 ChallengesAugust 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaHealth officials say it’s safe for mothers to breastfeed, even if they’ve tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed. But lactation advocates worry confusion during the pandemic is making Black and brown women less likely to try it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yes, Trump Said He Offered Russia Help With Wildfires. No, He Didn’t Deny California Fire Assistance.August 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsA widely-shared Facebook post claims President Trump denied fire aid to California but helped Russia fight wildfires in Siberia. While Trump said he would withhold fire assistance to the state, the White House approved assistance days later.
Thousands Gather For March On Washington To Demand Police Reform and Racial EqualityAugust 28, 2020The "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march comes as frustration over police brutality and use of force have sparked national protests following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.
Arts and LifestyleBurning Man Goes Virtual This Year As Sacramento Artists Prepare For ‘The Multiverse’August 28, 2020For the first time in its 34-year history, the iconic experience won’t be happening — or at least not how anyone has known it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
To Return Or Not: A UC Berkeley Journalism Student (And CapRadio Intern) Considers Grad School During COVIDAugust 28, 2020 | Ashlea BrownLife at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism has looked and felt different in more ways than one due to COVID-19. One student reflects on the experience.
Fact Check: Trump's Address To The Republican Convention, AnnotatedAugust 27, 2020President Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday. NPR reporters are providing analysis of his remarks live.
Sacramento Groups Protest Racial Police Shooting Of Jacob BlakeAugust 27, 2020While an early evening event ended without incidents of vandalism, there were reports of spray painting and broken glass and windows, at city and county buildings, during a second protest that started later Thursday evening. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Republican National Convention Live Coverage: Thursday, Aug. 27August 27, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of Day 4 of the Republican National Convention.
Health CareHow To Understand Sacramento County’s COVID-19 DataAugust 27, 2020 | Emily ZentnerThe data around COVID-19 can be difficult to fully digest. Here’s what you need to know to help you understand Sacramento County’s COVID-19 data dashboard.
State Government‘Game Changer’ In California Coronavirus Testing To Double Capacity And Speed Up ResultsAugust 27, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new deal Wednesday with a diagnostics company that he says will add 150,000 more tests a day, with results back in 24 to 48 hours.
Republican National Convention Live Coverage: Wednesday, Aug. 26August 26, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.
Health CareHomeless Children, Students With Special Needs Can Return To Classrooms Under New California GuidanceAugust 26, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaUnder a new “cohort” model, some school children will be able to learn and play in person, so long as they stay completely separate from any other group. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nearly 1,400 Small Businesses Receive Loans As Sacramento Doles Out Coronavirus Relief FundsAugust 26, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanA second round of small business loans have been able to reach a greater diversity of business owners, and the Latino-facing organizations received about $10 million in aid. 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.
