Business Journal: Restaurants Expand Al Fresco DiningJune 19, 2020 | Steve MilneThe MARRS building in midtown Sacramento has city approval to close off a block of 20th Street between J and K. It’s part of a new push for al fresco dining as shuttered restaurants reopen during the pandemic. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law To Send Mail-In Ballots To All Registered California VotersJune 19, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe legislation backs up one of Gov. Newsom’s two executive orders to shore up voter access during the pandemic, each of which have faced legal challenges.
Juneteenth Takes On Extra Prominence Amid National Conversation On RaceJune 18, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe oft-overlooked celebration of the emancipation of slaves is more timely than ever this year, organizers say.
ClassicalOn Juneteenth, Celebrating Black Americans In Classical MusicJune 18, 2020 | Kevin DohertyThis Juneteenth, join CapRadio in honoring the extensive contributions of Black composers and musicians to the classical music canon.
Health CareBlack Leaders Are Creating Healing Spaces To Combat The Mental Stress Of Racism, InjusticeJune 18, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs conversations about police violence and systemic racism continue, African American leaders say it’s crucial for people to find a way to safely process both historical and current events. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Recycled Facebook Post Falsely Claims Independents In California Are Blocked From Voting Republican In 2020June 18, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe claim applies only to California’s presidential primary election. Voters in the state’s November general election can vote for any candidate regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.
EnvironmentCalifornia, Watch The Wildfires In Arizona, They May Be A Preview Of What’s To Come Later This YearJune 18, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia may need to take a lesson from what’s happening with wildfires in Arizona where more than 220,000 acres have burned. California’s peak dry season is usually late in the summer and fall, but fires have already begun at lower elevations.
Health CareCalifornians Must Now Wear Masks Or Face Coverings In PublicJune 18, 2020 | Nick MillerThe state is now requiring residents to wear masks in nearly all indoor settings, according to guidelines from the state Department Public of Health on Thursday.
ImmigrationCalifornia ‘Dreamers’ Celebrate U.S. Supreme Court’s DACA RulingJune 18, 2020 | Nicole NixonNext up, they say: a legislative fight for a permanent fix and a path to citizenship.
Health CareYolo County Reports Largest Single-Day Increase In COVID-19 Cases, Exceeds State Threshold For Expanded ReopeningJune 18, 2020 | Emily ZentnerAfter a recent increase in cases, Yolo County now exceeds the number of new cases over 14 days allowed by the state for counties to reopen. The surge in cases does not mean the county will automatically shut down open businesses.
Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump AdministrationJune 18, 2020The decision is a dramatic victory for immigration advocates and gives a new lease on life for the so-called DREAMers, immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
California Community Colleges Win Suit On Behalf Of Undocumented StudentsJune 18, 2020A district judge barred the U.S. Department of Education’s rules about which students could have federal relief money from being enforced. The decision means undocumented students, among others, may receive money from California community colleges.
Oakland Mayor Launches Hate Crime Investigation Into Nooses Found At ParkJune 18, 2020The discovery comes after the FBI and the California Department of Justice launched investigations into the hangings of two black men in Southern California.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSupreme Court DACA Ruling, Significance Of ‘Juneteenth’June 18, 2020Analyzing the Supreme Court’s decision against the Trump administration's efforts to end the DACA program. Also - the significance of ‘Juneteenth’ and why it matters today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNatomas Unified Budget Vote, Back-To-School Plan UpdatesJune 18, 2020The Natomas Unified School board voted Wednesday night on a new budget and other issues that many districts across the state also face. We talk about it and what’s next with Superintendent Chris Evans. Listen / download audio 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.
