Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Arrest 18 As Crowds Damage Businesses After George Floyd Protests In SacramentoMay 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Nick Miller | Ezra David Romero | Sammy Caiola | Scott RoddProtests against police brutality continued Saturday in Sacramento. As the night wore on, police fired rubber bullets at protestors before crowds took merchandise from downtown stores. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Supreme Court Rejects Church's Challenge To California's Coronavirus RulesMay 30, 2020Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's liberal bloc in a 5-4 decision issued late Friday. The lawsuit had argued that the state's limits on attendance discriminated against religion.
At Least 2 Killed In Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd's DeathMay 30, 2020Americans continued to express their grief and outrage in demonstrations across the country, with violence emerging in some cities.
Lara Downes: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertMay 30, 2020Watch the pianist reimagine old spirituals and songs of freedom that continue to resonate in new ways.
In Sacramento, Demonstrators Face Off With Law Enforcement, Block Highway During ‘Solidarity With Minneapolis’ ProtestMay 29, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Sarah Mizes-TanThey marched for more than six hours, at times facing off with police in ruggedized gear and momentarily blocking traffic on Highway 99 before law enforcement fired flash grenades and pepper balls to break up the protest.
Salons And Barbershops Are Reopening In Northern California, With Different View Toward Wearing MasksMay 29, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe COVID-19 hairdo will soon be a thing of the past for people in many California counties. But how some salons and barber shops reopen in Sacramento could look different than in nearby counties. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Set To Discuss Response To China's Grab Of Hong KongMay 29, 2020The White House has scheduled a press conference for Friday afternoon following administration criticism of Beijing's assertion of power. Watch President Trump's remarks live.
State Government‘Counties Decide’: Local Governments In Driver’s Seat As California Businesses Reopen, Newsom SaysMay 29, 2020 | Nick Miller“We put out the guide, the counties decide when,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said of modifying the state’s stay-at-home order.
George Floyd's Arresting Officer Charged With 3rd-Degree Murder, ManslaughterMay 29, 2020Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer who planted a knee on the black man's neck, has been detained by state officials. For days, a video of the arrest has elicited fury across the country.
'The Sheer Volume' Is Hard To Capture: Unemployment In Nevada Soars To Historic HighMay 29, 2020Nearly 41% of jobs in the state's food and accommodation industry have been lost. The overall levels are comparable to the Great Depression, says David Schmidt, a state economist.
CapRadio ReadsFormer Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright Shares Her Perspective On International Politics With CapRadio’s Donna ApidoneMay 29, 2020Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talked with CapRadio's Donna Apidone about her life, her career and the United States’ place on the international stage as part of an event hosted by the Sacramento Public Library on May 13.
EclecticDistant Desk Dispatch: Our Favorite Tiny Desk Entries Of 2020May 28, 2020 | Nick BrunnerModern Music Director Nick Brunner gathered a panel of Sacramento music fans to highlight their favorite local Tiny Desk Contestants. Full bands to duos, hip-hop to classical, here are a few groups to enjoy while you're at least six feet apart.
Watch: In State Of The City Address, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Says No Layoffs In BudgetMay 28, 2020 | Rich IbarraStockton Mayor Michael Tubbs presented his speech online from the Haggin Museum due to the pandemic. The mayor said while many cities may be tightening their belt, Stockton and its budget are in good shape. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Public Health Leaders Across California Are Retiring, Resigning Amid The Coronavirus PandemicMay 28, 2020 | Scott RoddHalf a dozen public health officers and directors — from Butte to San Bernardino counties — have announced their retirement or resignation in the last five weeks. Experts warn of a public health ‘brain drain’ as a result.
Health CareLassen County Rescinds Reopening After COVID-19 Case Counts RiseMay 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAfter reporting its first five confirmed COVID-19 cases in less than a week, Lassen County is rescinding its move to an expanded stage of the state's reopening. Meanwhile, Sonoma County is also slowing the rate it is allowing businesses to start up.
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.
