Trump Claims California Lawmaker Pushed To ‘Abolish Single-Family Zoning.’ Is He Right?August 17, 2020 | Chris NicholsState Sen. Scott Wiener’s failed SB 50 would have eliminated zoning that allows only single-family homes, but it would not have abolished the construction of new single-family home neighborhoods.
130 Degrees: Death Valley Sees What Could Be Record HeatAugust 17, 2020Any visitors to the national park are getting blunt advice: "Travel prepared to survive." It's part of a heat wave that is forcing rolling blackouts in the West.
Mayor Steinberg Unveils $62 Million Plan to Address Sacramento’s Homeless CrisisAugust 17, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe majority of Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s $62.6 million plan will go towards providing permanent housing for the 1,100 people currently living in motels as well as help for low-income residents in danger of eviction.
State GovernmentNewsom Orders Investigation Into Abrupt Blackouts As Energy Officials Warn More Are PossibleAugust 17, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe governor called the rolling shut-offs “unacceptable.” California grid operators called off potential outages Monday evening but urged residents to conserve energy as a heat wave strains the system.
DNC Live Coverage: Monday, Aug. 17August 17, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Belarus Protests, German Coronavirus ExperimentAugust 17, 2020 Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No Blackouts Sunday, But Californians Urged To Conserve Energy And Prepare For Outages During Record HeatwaveAugust 16, 2020 | Nick MillerWhile there won't be more rolling blackouts Sunday, California’s electric grid operator has issued a statewide alert asking for residents to conserve energy between 3 and 10 p.m. through Wednesday so as not to overwhelm the electrical grid.
Uber, Lyft And Why California’s War Over Gig Work Is Just BeginningAugust 15, 2020A judge ruled that the ride-hailing giants must comply with California’s AB 5 contractor law, but legal appeals, a November ballot battle and big questions about organized labor loom large.
As Trump Takes Aim At Postal Funding, Could He ‘Sabotage’ California’s All-Mail Election?August 15, 2020Voter rights groups warn that recent Postal Service changes could make it more difficult for voters to cast ballots in the mail this November. But Californians still have options.
Where To Find Cooling Centers And How To Stay Safe During The Northern California Heat WaveAugust 14, 2020 | Kacey SycamoreAn Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the region through Wednesday as temperatures are forecasted to be around 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Extreme and prolonged heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses.
Miciah Lee’s Family Sues Sparks Police Over Fatal ShootingAugust 14, 2020 | Bert JohnsonThe parents of Miciah Lee, an 18-year-old Black Sparks resident with a history of mental illness who was killed by Sparks police officers, are suing the department and city, pushing against the idea of qualified immunity.
Federal Appeals Court Throws Out California Ban On Large-Capacity Gun MagazinesAugust 14, 2020The court on Friday ruled that the state's "near-categorical ban of [the magazines] infringes on the fundamental right to self-defense." The decision is a blow to gun control activists.
Californians Largely Support Police Reforms And Their Local PD, Poll ShowsAugust 14, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornians broadly support the Black Lives Matter movement, a range of police reforms and — despite the desire for changes — their own local police departments by wide margins, according to a new pair of UC Berkeley polls.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For August 14August 14, 2020Watch California Gov. Gavin Newsom's update on the state's response to COVID-19.
Millions Of Older Californians Live Where Wildfire Threatens. Mostly, They're On Their OwnAugust 14, 2020The most promising solution is neighbors helping neighbors, so older adults living independently can evacuate in a disaster.
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.
