State GovernmentDevastated Bars, Restaurants Could Renegotiate Leases Under Coronavirus BillJune 2, 2020 | Nicole NixonIt would also place a moratorium on commercial evictions while California is in a state of emergency over the coronavirus. Property owners say it would force them to shoulder the burden of the crisis.
Health CareProtesting Racism Versus Risking COVID-19: 'I Wouldn't Weigh These Crises Separately'June 2, 2020"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," public health experts say in an open letter as large protests erupt in cities across the United States.
ClassicalEar To Ear: Turning To Music For Hope (By Accident) During COVID-19June 2, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, CapRadio Classical Music Host and professional musician Jennifer Reason has turned to silence for comfort. But when music has found its way into her world by chance, these pieces have brought her hope.
JazzEar To Ear: What Makes A Jazz Classic?June 2, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliCapRadio Jazz Music Director Gary G. Vercelli takes a deep dive into his music library to answer the question: What makes a piece of jazz music a contemporary classic?
Watch: Biden Condemns Trump's Protest ResponseJune 2, 2020The presumptive Democratic nominee speaks in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. He says the president's actions show "the president is more interested in power than in principle."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Look At Citywide Curfews In California, Validating Vote-By-MailJune 2, 2020Curfew times and National Guard troops were in place in cities across California and the rest of the country. We check in on what happened Monday night and what’s to come. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg On Protest Response, CurfewJune 2, 2020Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses the city’s curfew and how it’s responding to nights of protest and unrest. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Jazz-Themed Books, Honoring Late Maestro Joel RevzenJune 2, 2020Davis Enterprise film critic Derrick Bang talks about his new jazz-themed books, and remembering late Classical Tahoe Maestro Joel Revzen. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PHOTOS: Sacramento Protests Continue Peacefully Despite Curfew OrderJune 1, 2020 | Sammy Caiola | Andrew Nixon | Ezra David RomeroAfter two nights where protests over the death of George Floyd were followed by the destruction of property, demonstrations led by Stevante Clark continued peacefully after the city's curfew.
Monday March Unlike Sacramento Weekend Protests As Largely Peaceful Crowd Remembers Those Killed By PoliceJune 1, 2020 | Ezra David Romero | Emily Zentner | Kris Vera-Phillips | Sammy CaiolaAfter about two hours of marching around downtown Sacramento, the crowd of several hundred people protesting police violence almost entirely went home. Police later announced they arrested 50 people, most for curfew violations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Watch: Trump Addresses Protests Against Police Killings In White House RemarksJune 1, 2020President Trump on Monday is scheduled to address the ongoing protests that have broken out in response to police killings of black people. Watch his remarks here.
Some Sacramento Businesses Welcome Curfew OrderJune 1, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Monday issued a curfew order after nights of violence and theft that has followed days of peaceful protests. Some downtown business owners welcome the change in policy.
Watch: Youth Activist Berry Accius On Sacramento ProtestsJune 1, 2020Following another night of demonstrations, activist Berry Accius joined CapRadio's Nick Miller to discuss how police shootings, systemic oppression and racial disparities impact Sacramento's black community. Watch their conversation here.
State GovernmentNewsom: ‘The Black Community Is Not Responsible For What Is Happening’June 1, 2020 | Nicole NixonFollowing a weekend of riots and protests across California and the country, Gov. Gavin Newsom resolved to “do better” for black Californians to address systemic racism. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Offices Closed Due To George Floyd ProtestsJune 1, 2020 | Kris Vera-PhillipsSacramento police officers say 25 people were arrested Sunday night following weekend protests against police violence and the killing of George Floyd.
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.
