Coronavirus-Related Income Loss Higher In Sacramento-Area Communities Of ColorJuly 15, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneNearly half of Sacramento-area residents in a CapRadio/Valley Vision survey said they had lost income because of COVID-19. Some communities have been hit harder. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Coronavirus Surge Prompts California Health Leaders To Reevaluate Who Should Get A Test July 14, 2020 | Nicole NixonUpwards of 100,000 Californians are getting tested for COVID-19 every day, but state health officials say those tests should be reserved for hospitalized patients, people with symptoms and essential workers, similar to the early days of the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Groups Are Writing A ‘People’s Budget’ To Defund Police, Invest In Community ServicesJuly 14, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaOrganizations representing homeless, incarcerated and low-income individuals in Sacramento are asking county officials to consider shifting money away from law enforcement and toward health, education and social services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sutter Health Wants To Delay A Settlement Payment Due To COVID-19, But Experts Say Large Health Systems Have Plenty Of ReservesJuly 14, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSutter Health wants to delay finalizing a $575 million settlement, citing financial losses due to COVID-19. But advocates, health policy experts and California’s attorney general say the hospital system can’t use the pandemic as an excuse not to pay.
ClassicalResources For Applying For Sacramento’s Creative Economy Recovery GrantsJuly 14, 2020The deadline to apply for Sacramento’s Creative Economy Recovery Grants is July 22. Here’s some information from the city to help those who wish to apply.
President Trump Attacked Rivals, Defended Coronavirus Response In WH SpeechJuly 14, 2020President Trump spoke in the White House Rose Garden on a broad range of topics on Tuesday, pitching himself as the stronger competitor over rival Joe Biden to manage the deadly coronavirus pandemic and steer the U.S. economy to prosperity.
Coronavirus A Major Concern For Asian Americans In Sacramento Region, Poll ShowsJuly 14, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanIn a CapRadio/Valley Vision poll, 80% of Asian Americans thought Sacramento-region residents needed to stay focused on stopping the spread of the virus, as compared to just over half of respondents from other racial groups.
From Food Banks To Honor Fridges, Rural Sierra Communities Get Creative To Feed ThemselvesJuly 14, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressure on places where we eat and buy food. Low-income rural communities have been hit especially hard, leaving empty grocery stores and residents looking for local options. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Go Plumas,' And Take Along Your Best BehaviorJuly 13, 2020Quincy has been hit hard by the rolling impacts of the coronavirus crisis — the college suddenly closed, iconic events canceled, weddings called off, businesses shuttered. If visitors come, hospitality business owners say it will help the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Mission To Mars, Yemen Civil WarJuly 13, 2020The BBC's Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss the Arab world’s first mission to Mars and a key meeting at the United Nations Security Council regarding Yemen where there’s been a civil war for the past five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHit Or Miss: Californians Describe Vastly Different COVID-19 Testing ExperiencesJuly 13, 2020Coronavirus testing in California has been a challenge since day one, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce a new testing strategy soon.
State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Toggles Back’: Bars, Indoor Dining Closed Statewide As COVID-19 Surge ContinuesJuly 13, 2020 | Nicole NixonChurches, gyms, salons and other sectors must also close in 30 counties the state is monitoring as the coronavirus surges in communities around the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Resource Guide: Ways To Find Help And Assistance In The Sacramento Region During COVID-19July 13, 2020We heard from people throughout the Sacramento region about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting day-to-day life through a CapRadio/Valley Vision poll. Here are some resources to help.
COVID-19 Experience Split Along Race, Income In Sacramento RegionJuly 13, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneA joint survey of the greater Sacramento region, run by CapRadio and Valley Vision, suggests residents experience the pandemic differently depending on their racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
Latino And African American Workers In Sacramento Region Face High Economic Hardship, Job Concerns As Pandemic ContinuesJuly 13, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanNearly half of Hispanic respondents to a CapRadio/Valley Vision poll reported not being able to afford rent, while over 90% of African Americans say they’re concerned about contracting COVID-19 while working. 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.
