Parents Sue Over California’s School ClosuresJuly 21, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe lawsuit argues parents and children are being denied their right to a “basic minimum education” under the California Constitution because of COVID-era distance learning.
How Much Did Protests Contribute To LA’s COVID-19 Surge? The Data Is Still Sparse.July 21, 2020 | Chris NicholsMedical experts say it’s likely the protests contributed somewhat, but say transmission in Los Angeles was already on the upswing before the demonstrations started.
Health CareCOVID-19 Death Rates Highest For Latino Californians, Latest Data ShowJuly 21, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA new study out of UCLA shows COVID-19 death rates are more than five times higher among middle-aged Latino than white Californians of the same age, largely due to Latinos making up much of the essential workforce.
It’s Not Just A Ski Resort. From Tahoe To Carson, Indigenous People Say Sierra Names Misrepresent ThemJuly 21, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe idea of changing the name of a popular ski resort because of its problematic history is just the most recent name change needed in the Tahoe region. Indigenous people there say ‘Lake Tahoe’ and a popular peak are also problematic.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials COVID-19 Update For July 21July 21, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly hosts a video conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in California.
African Americans More Likely To Trust Social Media For COVID InformationJuly 21, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanExperts say this may be because social media can better elevate topics in relation to race, and a historical district between Black communities and organizations in power, such as government agencies and news outlets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Rural California Teens Are Rising Above The Let-Down Of A Canceled SummerJuly 21, 2020COVID-19 affects everybody, old and young. But for teenagers, trapped at home all summer is even more excruciating. From getting grounded to organizing protests, rural Sierra Nevada teens are spending their time in shelter-in-place in different ways. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New State Report Says a CSU Campus In Stockton Isn’t FeasibleJuly 20, 2020 | Rich IbarraThe report looked at five possible sites and studied criteria including minority representation, land availability, median income, and workforce needs.
How COVID Is Deepening California’s Income Inequality In 5 ChartsJuly 20, 2020The pandemic has left millions of Californians without jobs, food or money for next month’s rent. Meanwhile, the state’s many billionaires got richer.
California Allowing Salons And Barbershops To Operate Outdoors, But Owners Cautious Of Changing RulesJuly 20, 2020 | Nicole NixonA week after salons and barbershops were forced to close down again across most of California, those businesses are getting permission to operate outdoors. The rules come as COVID-19 cases remain high, but steady.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Report Into Alleged Russian Interference In Brexit Vote, Turkey's Plans For Hagia SophiaJuly 20, 2020The BBC's Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss a long-awaited report into alleged Russian interference in the UK’s Brexit vote and a decision by Turkey’s president to convert the Hagia Sophia into a working mosque. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNevada Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Cuts To Education, Health Care During Special SessionJuly 20, 2020 | Bert JohnsonLegislators voted to approve deep cuts to social services in order to fill a $1.2 billion hole in the state’s general fund due to a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Without A Trace: This California County Has Stopped Contact Tracing As Coronavirus SurgesJuly 19, 2020Merced County promised 42 tracers to interview infected people. But it’s not actually tracing. “All of us got sick, and the county didn’t do anything to help us.”
Sacramentans Want to Continue Working at Home After COVID, Poll FindsJuly 19, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneTwo-thirds of working area residents want to keep doing so at home at least two days a week even after the pandemic, according to a poll by CapRadio and nonprofit Valley Vision. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Should Ethnic Studies Be A Grad Requirement? Cal State Clashes With LawmakersJuly 18, 2020Trustees for the California State University system will vote on Chancellor Tim White’s graduation requirement proposal soon. His idea differs from a state bill that could soon be headed for the governor’s desk.
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.
