In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment BenefitsAugust 8, 2020President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure, after not reaching a deal with Congress.
California Democrats Divided Over COVID-19 Stimulus, Millionaire Tax To Fund Economic RecoveryAugust 8, 2020How should California dig itself out of a $54 billion deficit? A divide between state lawmakers over how to generate revenue mirrors a national reckoning in Democratic politics.
State GovernmentFaced With Dying Californians And Withering Businesses, Gov. Newsom Steers A Middle Path. Can It Last?August 7, 2020As coronavirus infections and deaths rise dramatically, the Democratic governor navigates pressure to both tighten restrictions and ease up on businesses.
State GovernmentCalifornia Grapples With COVID-19 Data Error, Resulting In Undercounts, But Official Says Cases Still On DeclineAugust 7, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Emily ZentnerA technical issue that the state says goes back to July 25 has caused an underreporting of COVID-19 cases in the state, causing a backlog of 250,000 - 300,000 test results.
Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change BattleAugust 7, 2020Zoning for single-family homes has been tied to racial inequity and climate change, but in California, efforts to pass new laws keep falling short.
EclecticMusic Video Debut: The Gold Souls’ ‘Got It’August 7, 2020 | Nick BrunnerIt turns out adding a few more cooks in the kitchen can work out after all.
State GovernmentWith Contentious Measures On California’s Ballot, Lawsuits Over Language Pile UpAugust 6, 2020 | Nicole NixonBallot propositions offer a unique set of political battles in California every election cycle. Even though the election is still months away, another type of fight over initiatives has been playing out this week in the courts.
Health CareAmador County Is ‘Teetering On The Borderline’ Of More Closures Amid COVID-19 SpikeAugust 6, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAmador County was one of several rural California communities that went months with low COVID-19 case numbers. Now, with cases in the triple-digits, a county health official says Amador County is on the brink of landing on the state’s watch list.
‘Don’t Give Up’: Hiroshima Survivor Remembers Blast, RescueAugust 6, 2020Setsuko Thurlow was 13 years old when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. She survived. Seventy-five years later, she uses her experience to call for an end to nuclear warfare. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Conversations, Storytelling And Science Highlight CapRadio’s Fresh Program ScheduleAugust 6, 2020 | Ben AdlerAs our nation and our region navigate a pandemic, protests and politics, CapRadio is increasing our responsiveness to the news during the week while adding new weekend shows that offer moments of reflection and respite.
‘Restricted To Persons Of The Caucasian Race Forever’: Racist Language In California Property Records Could Finally Be ErasedAugust 5, 2020 | Scott RoddThe U.S. Supreme Court deemed racially restrictive covenants unconstitutional over 70 years ago. But the Jim Crow-era language survives in the property records of many houses in Sacramento and across California — often without owners realizing it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Sacramento County Homeless Deaths Rise, African-Americans Are OverrepresentedAugust 5, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanUnhoused African Americans made up a disproportionate number of homeless deaths last year, according to a yearly report from the Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness.
State GovernmentMandate Diversity? California Bill Would Ban All-White Corporate BoardsAugust 5, 2020A bill in the state legislature aims to require people of color in the boardroom. Some say it’s unconstitutional, others say it is necessary to ensure diversity.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Violinist Lara St. John Joins Forces With Pianist Matt Herskowitz In The Key Of A MajorAugust 5, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Canadian violinist Lara St. John discusses her new album with pianist Matt Herskowitz, featuring two sonatas in the key of A major. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Strong Mayor' Headed To Ballot Again In Sacramento. Here's How It Might Impact Your Everyday Life.August 4, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanExperts say concentrating power with one individual can create rapid change, but depending on who’s in office, it can also be dangerous for some neighborhoods.
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.
