EnvironmentHow A Marsh Restoration Could Help Preserve Lake Tahoe’s Famed Blue HueJuly 17, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroConstruction crews are a few months into reshaping the largest remaining wetland in the Tahoe Basin. Once the Upper Truckee Marsh is restored it could help keep Lake Tahoe blue by improving its ability to withstand the impacts of climate change.
Last-Minute Mining Tax Reform Flounders In Nevada Special SessionJuly 17, 2020 | Bert JohnsonAssembly Democrats introduced a bill late Thursday to bring in more tax revenue from the state’s lucrative mining industry, but it was blocked by Republicans in the state Senate.
State GovernmentSchools in Majority Of California Counties Unlikely To Reopen To In-Person Instruction As Virus Cases IncreaseJuly 17, 2020 | Scott RoddIn schools that do reopen, students in 3rd grade and above must wear a face mask or covering. Students in 2nd grade and below will be “strongly encouraged” to wear them.
Business Journal: Another Shutdown Order Pushes Businesses To Get CreativeJuly 17, 2020 | Steve MilneSeveral Sacramento businesses are scrambling to adapt as California ordered another round of closures because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Creates Community-Police Review Board For Police Practices, Including Use Of ForceJuly 16, 2020 | Rich IbarraThe board will have 25 members, including a “diverse cross section” of community members and leaders, city officials and members of the police department.
Watch: COVID-19 & Communities Of ColorJuly 16, 2020 | Kacey Sycamore | Sarah Mizes-TanCapRadio’s Sarah Mizes-Tan held a conversation with local leaders about how COVID-19 is impacting communities of color, and how residents and community groups are working to find solutions.
California Is Promising Guidance For Schools, But Many Are Still Choosing To Stay ClosedJuly 16, 2020 | Nicole NixonMore districts are opting to begin the school year online as coronavirus cases continue to climb in California. Without guidance from state or federal officials, many are struggling to decide when it will be safe to have kids back in classrooms.
New Poll Suggests White Residents Less Worried About COVID-19. White Privilege May Be A FactorJuly 16, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new poll by CapRadio and Valley Vision indicates white respondents were more likely to report low levels of anxiety and depression and financial concern than other racial groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ask The Experts: What To Consider Before You Camp, Hike, Backpack During Mask SummerJuly 16, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornians love the outdoors. Camping, backpacking, floating, road trips, biking and all take planning, but how do we do this ethically with COVID-19? CapRadio talks to experts about how to get outdoors responsibly amid the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Hidden Toll Of California’s Black ExodusJuly 16, 2020Around 275,000 Black Californians have left high-cost coastal cities in the last three decades, sometimes bound for other states or cities, but more often to seek their slice of the American dream in the state’s sprawling suburban backyard.
State GovernmentNevada Lawmakers Send ‘Hail Mary’ Funding Request To CongressJuly 15, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada lawmakers sent a bipartisan letter to Congressional leaders, asking for more federal aid to states.
Trump’s Smog Decision Fails To Protect Californians From Unhealthy Air, Experts SayJuly 15, 2020Rejecting a tougher smog standard is not based on the latest science, California officials say.
No, The Supreme Court Did Not Strike Down Voting-By-MailJuly 15, 2020 | Chris NicholsA popular Facebook post claims that the Supreme Court struck down voting-by-mail. That's not what happened, and PolitiFact California rates this claim as false.
Health CareSacramento County Schools To Remain Closed This FallJuly 15, 2020 | Chris HaganSacramento County public school students won't return to the classroom this fall, after the county office of education announced all 13 districts would start the school year with distance learning.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Pianist Shai Wosner Shares How Schubert's Music Is Perfect For Our TimesJuly 15, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Shai Wosner shares how Franz Schubert's music resonates with our times. 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.
