State GovernmentNew California Financial Watchdog Would Take Aim At Predatory Lenders Amid PandemicAugust 14, 2020California may be on the cusp of creating a watchdog agency. Proponents say federal regulators aren't doing their job, leaving leaving millions of Americans vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
Violent Attacks Against Black Lives Matter Demonstrators In Nevada City Spark InvestigationAugust 13, 2020City police are investigating whether counter-protesters broke the law, according to one council member and a department press release.
Explainer: Why Sacramento Public Health Received Less Federal COVID-19 Aid Than The Sheriff’s OfficeAugust 13, 2020 | Scott RoddCounty officials seem to agree that the public health office is strapped for staffing and resources — but it’s unclear why it’s taken so long for the department to secure federal aid.
What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s Attorney General?August 13, 2020 | Chris NicholsAs California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was considered cautious and rarely spoke out-of-line with law enforcement culture. Now, she’s positioned herself as a criminal justice reformer. What kept her so careful as AG? We ask legal experts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalVíkingur Ólafsson: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertAugust 13, 2020Watch the rising young pianist, in a final performance from his Berlin home, make the case for two seemingly disparate French composers born nearly 200 years apart.
California’s Post-Prison Chaos: Thousands Released Early, Including Many With CoronavirusAugust 12, 2020California’s patchwork reentry system is scrambling to find housing and services for former inmates. “What this pandemic has done is highlight the inadequacies in the system,” said one program director.
The Veepstakes Are Over — Now Whom Might Newsom Pick To Replace Kamala Harris In Senate?August 12, 2020Now that Biden has picked Harris as his running mate, California’s governor could decide who replaces her. Let the lobbying begin.
Census Takers Are Contacting The 56 Million Households That Haven't Yet RespondedAugust 12, 2020 | Rich IbarraCalifornia’s response to the Census is almost 65%. Local officials estimate each person not counted could mean thousands of dollars in lost federal funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHarris, As Biden's Running Mate, Says Case Against Trump Is 'Open And Shut'August 12, 2020Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his newly named running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, made their first joint appearance Wednesday, following Biden's announcement of the selection the day before.
Exclusive: More Than 1,600 Californians Have Been Evicted During PandemicAugust 12, 2020A loophole in the state eviction moratorium forces hundreds from their homes after shelter-in-place orders. Without clear state orders, sheriff departments decide whether to evict.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Ola Gjeilo Showcases The Soul Of New York City in 'Night'August 12, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Ola Gjeilo gives a beautiful portrayal of the heart of NYC and why he loves its lights, the soul of the city, in his latest release, 'Night.' Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Proposes More Economic Recovery Aid As COVID-19 Backlog Is Cleaned UpAugust 12, 2020 | Nicole NixonTech issues have muddied California’s coronavirus picture for more than a week. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said as a backlog of cases is processed, the numbers show “an indication that we are turning a corner on this pandemic.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Big Ten, Pac-12 Postpone Football, Other Fall Sports Over Coronavirus ConcernsAugust 11, 2020The Big Ten, which includes Michigan and Ohio State, and the Pac-12, which includes Stanford and USC, put off playing college sports this fall as confirmed virus cases in the U.S. rise.
Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Pick. Here's A Closer Look At Her Record In California.August 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsSen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s pick for vice president. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California examined her background and past statements for a closer look at her record as she prepares for even greater national scrutiny.
EnvironmentFailing To Plan For Sea Level Rise — Even Amid A Pandemic — Could Be Catastrophic, Experts WarnAugust 11, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIf California lawmakers set rising sea level concerns and only focus on the pandemic, the state could be setting itself up for an even worse economic hardship, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office cautioned in a report Monday. 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.
