EclecticVideo Debut: Th’ Losin Streaks' 'Time Has Come'July 24, 2020Garage rockers Th’ Losin Streaks' debut the a new animated music video and a conversation with Tim Foster, leader of th’ long running band. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareER Doctor Saw COVID-19 Devastate New York. Now, He's Doing It Again In CaliforniaJuly 24, 2020NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Louis Tran, an emergency physician in San Bernardino County. He spent much of May helping out in New York City ICUs grappling with COVID-19 patients.
A New Album Re-Creates The Work Of The 1st Known Female Composers In AmericaJuly 24, 2020Women rarely received credit for their creative work in Colonial America. But with a new album, one scholar is reviving the works of the women who lived and composed at the Ephrata Cloister.
State GovernmentLawmaker Calls For New Shelter-In-Place Order For Most Of CaliforniaJuly 23, 2020 | Nicole NixonState Sen. Steve Glazer argues California reopened too quickly and that coronavirus mitigation efforts such as a statewide mask mandate have not worked to bring down the state’s infection rate.
‘Strong Mayor’ Returns To Sacramento As Darrell Steinberg Proposes New Ballot MeasureJuly 23, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe mayor wants more authority to respond to a crisis and to make budget decisions that would benefit racial equality. Some critics are calling his move a ‘power grab.’
‘A Voice Of Conscience’: California Pastors Discuss Role Of The Black Church In The Era Of George FloydJuly 23, 2020 | Ashlea BrownChurch services are more vital than ever for Black communities across the country since his death. Parishioners have turned to their pastors for guidance during this historic moment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Measure Aims To Protect Almost A Third of State’s Land And Oceans, Increase Access For People Of ColorJuly 23, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA state bill that sets a goal to protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030 is one of very few environmental bills to survive the pandemic. Supporters say the proposal will benefit communities of color that haven’t had as much access to open spaces.
Black Lives Matter Sacramento Plans Vigil After Police Fatally Shoot Man At Apartment ComplexJuly 23, 2020 | Scott RoddSacramento police shot and killed a man at a student apartment complex near Sacramento State on Tuesday. Police have not released the man’s name, but Black Lives Matter Sacramento identified him as 22-year-old Jeremy Southern.
Taking Down Its 'Own Monuments,' Sierra Club Assesses The Racism Of John MuirJuly 23, 2020Citing anti-racism protests, the group said it was re-examining the legacy of its founder and the racist views he espoused. The Sierra Club also noted early members included prominent eugenicists.
Stockton Delta Faces Resurfacing Of Algal BloomJuly 22, 2020 | Rich IbarraThe Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a warning after testing samples around Stockton waterways.
Should Sacramento Residents Have More Say Over The City’s Spending? A Look At ‘Participatory Budgeting.’July 22, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAs Sacramento’s Measure U advisory committee asks for more citizen say in how it spends its sales tax revenue, we look at how other cities take on “participatory budgeting.”
California Extends A Controversial Mask Contract — But Gets A Better Deal This TimeJuly 22, 2020 | Nicole NixonAs the pandemic wears on, Gov. Gavin Newsom is looking to build up the state’s stockpile of protective gear — and hopes it will cost less than before.
CapRadio ReadsDevi Laskar - The Atlas of Reds and BluesJuly 22, 2020Devi Laskar’s debut novel, “The Atlas of Reds and Blues,” is an account of systemic racism told through a series of random memories and observations. They are the final thoughts of a woman of color who is shot in her driveway in suburban Atlanta. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Composer Mark Abel Takes Us On A Journey To 'The Cave Of Wondrous Voice'July 22, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Mark Abel talks about his new release of chamber music, 'The Cave of Wondrous Voice.' Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Coronavirus: The Bay Area Seniors Who Are Left Behind By A Telehealth Tech DivideJuly 21, 2020Without internet access, getting health care is harder than ever.
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.
