BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Remembering World War II In Russia And Korean War AnniversaryJune 22, 2020BBC's Pete Ross joins CapRadio's Steve Milne to discuss an important occasion being marked in Russia on Wednesday and the upcoming 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Is Seen As The Clear Front-Runner To Be Joe Biden's Running MateJune 22, 2020Her allies see the first-term California senator and former prosecutor as bringing needed demographic balance to Biden's ticket.
California’s Vacation Industry Is Open For Business. Proceed With Caution.June 22, 2020Three months after the stay-at-home order was issued, Californians are slowly emerging from their homes and traveling for short vacations and road trips. Epidemiologists warn that it could cause infections to spike in some areas.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMonday Mayor Chat, Face Covering DirectiveJune 22, 2020Insight checks in with a handful of mayors in the region about how their cities are managing with COVID-19, safety protocols and reopenings. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAnswering Questions On State Unemployment Benefits, Distribution, And MoreJune 22, 2020More than three million people throughout California are still without a job despite a drop in the state unemployment rate. We talk about it today and how to navigate unemployment benefits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Ballet Check-In, Virtual Summer ClassesJune 22, 2020A conversation with Sacramento Ballet Artistic Director Amy Seiwert about virtual summer classes and how the company has adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘The Circus’ Is Here To Stay: Sacramento’s Pancake Institution Stays True (With Tacos For Dinner)June 20, 2020The Pancake Circus’ owner doesn’t seem stressed about closing, even though the initial shelter-in-place order saw beloved landmarks like Biba Restaurant fold after less than two months. But it is making some changes.
Sacramento Celebrates Juneteenth As Organizers Call For Action From Mayor, City CouncilJune 19, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAt an event organized by the Anti Police-Terror Project and Black Justice Sacramento, organizers call for more action from city officials, including announcing plans to present a "People's Budget."
Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For CoronavirusJune 19, 2020In parts of the country, more people in their 20s and 30s are testing positive for the coronavirus. Experts say this is likely due to more testing and less adherence to distancing and mask guidelines.
Black Californians’ Housing Crisis, By The NumbersJune 19, 2020Data show that the state's housing crisis is worse for black communities, with decades of systemic racism having led to significant barriers to building and retaining wealth.
ClassicalViolinist Chase Spruill On Experiencing Classical As A Black MusicianJune 19, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonSacramento native, Philip Glass collaborator and violinist Chase Spruill recently released a new recording of a piece from Glass inspired by the current racial justice protests. He discussed the piece and his experiences in classical music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Does Sacramento's 'Stay At Home' Order Mean?June 19, 2020Sacramento County issued an order for all residents to stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which now runs indefinitely. Here's what it means for residents.
What Was John Sutter’s Legacy? Written Records Don’t Tell The Whole Story, Native Americans SayJune 19, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSutter Health removed John Sutter’s statue Monday after some groups called out his history of abusing Native Americans. Efforts to “De-Sutter” Sacramento will likely continue, but there’s disagreement among historians about what his atrocities were.
Calls To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Gain MomentumJune 19, 2020In the wake of protests calling for racial equality and other reforms after the killing of George Floyd, there's a growing movement to make June 19 a federal holiday.
Nevada Immigrants, Advocates Say DACA Ruling Is Just The BeginningJune 19, 2020 | Bert JohnsonIn Nevada, immigrants and advocates say President Donald Trump’s effort to dismantle DACA is driving greater voter registration and engagement.
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.
