What Does 'Defunding The Police' Mean, And What Would It Look Like In Sacramento?June 12, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento’s police budget is $157 million and advocates want to shift some of that money elsewhere. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConverting A Motel To Homeless Housing, Step By StepJune 11, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to go on a hotel shopping spree to help California's homeless. He's got six months to do it before the federal money goes away.
In Amador County, Residents Say They Stand For Black Lives And For PoliceJune 11, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaResidents of Amador County say what happened to George Floyd was unfair. But in their close-knit community, attitudes toward law enforcement have remained largely positive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareProtesting? Here's How To Help Keep Your Family Safe From COVID-19 When You Go HomeJune 11, 2020Crowded protests carry a risk of coronavirus transmission. But for some, showing up is nonnegotiable. Here's guidance to keep loved ones safe from the risk of infection.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFighting California Wildfires During COVID-19June 11, 2020Experts are predicting another bad fire season in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic continues. We talk with the Cal Fire Director today about it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHelping Damaged Downtown Sacramento Businesses, ‘Boards For Change’ MuralsJune 11, 2020Protests and spurts of ransacking left areas of downtown Sacramento in poor shape. We hear how a new recovery grant and a mural initiative are helping. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez‘Socially Distant Saturday’ With Nick BrunnerJune 11, 2020Insight takes a look ahead to ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ with CapRadio Modern Music Director Nick Brunner. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Courts Delay Eviction Freeze Decision, End Zero Bail During Coronavirus EmergencyJune 10, 2020 | Chris NicholsHousing advocates say ending the eviction moratorium could lead to many renters being forced from their homes amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Judicial Council also voted to end a measure that set bail at $0 for people accused of lower-level crimes.
ClassicalA List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus ShutdownJune 10, 2020We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.
Yosemite Reopens Thursday With Limited Camping, Half Of Usual Permits For This Time of YearJune 10, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroYosemite National Park has been closed for nearly three months because of stay-at-home orders. But on June 11 the park is reopening in a limited way. The closure has had a huge impact on gateways into the park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsVirtual Author Interview With Irene ButterJune 10, 2020Watch CapRadio Reads Host Donna Apidone in an intimate author interview with humanitarian and Holocaust survivor Irene Butter about her memoir, "Shores Beyond Shores."
State GovernmentIs California’s Last Youth Fire Camp Worth Saving?June 10, 2020California's last juvenile fire camp could close due to state budget cuts. Though critics question putting young inmates in danger for as little as $1 an hour, supporters say it's one of the few proven models for rehabilitation.
WATCH: House Judiciary Hearing On Police ViolenceJune 10, 2020The hearing is the first public congressional meeting on policing following the killing of George Floyd. Floyd's brother, Philonise, will be a key witness.
With Recreation, Some Camping Opening This Weekend, California Whitewater Rafting Companies Hope To Break Even This YearJune 10, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroSome recreational activities across California are reopening this weekend, but operators must follow safety guidelines and social distancing rules. Stay-at-home orders shut down recreation facilities more than two months ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReassessing Police Policies, New Restraint LegislationJune 10, 2020In response to the use of carotid artery restraint on George Floyd before he died in police custody, California Assemblymember Mike Gipson has drafted legislation to make the practice illegal. We talk with Gipson today about the bill, and more. 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.
