State GovernmentBy The Numbers: California’s Revised 2020-21 BudgetMay 15, 2020 | Emily ZentnerGov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2020-21 California budget proposal features major cutbacks from the one he presented back in January, before COVID-19 spread in the state. Here’s where notable changes were made.
CapRadio ReadsWhat to Read - When You're Ready to ListenMay 15, 2020The Power of a Well-Asked Question Keeps Donna Apidone Coming Back to These Books Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareTrack COVID-19 Cases In Nevada By CountyMay 15, 2020 | Emily ZentnerWondering what the COVID-19 outbreak looks like in your region? Here’s a county-by-county breakdown of how COVID-19 is impacting areas across Nevada.
EnvironmentMagnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Western Nevada, No Injuries ReportedMay 15, 2020 | Kris Vera-PhillipsResidents from Salt Lake City to the Central Valley in California say they felt a magnitude 6.5 earthquake that hit western Nevada early Friday morning.
Health CareUndocumented Seniors, Low-Income Mothers Could Get Less Help As Coronavirus Shifts California BudgetMay 14, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom had big plans to fix long-standing problems in California’s health system in 2020. Instead, a budget deficit driven by the COVID-19 crisis could lead to reductions in programs for vulnerable groups.
EnvironmentState Parks, Climate Resilience Programs Could See Budget Cuts Under New ProposalMay 14, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe proposed budget update has cuts and reductions across environmental sectors including climate resilience programs to state parks. The largest proposed environmental investment is allotted to Cal Fire.
Food and SustainabilitySome California Restaurants Are Re-Opening — But There Are A Lot Of New RulesMay 14, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe state has approved more than a dozen counties to enter stage two of modifying the COVID-19-related stay-at-home orders. That means restaurant dining rooms can be re-open to the public.
State GovernmentSchools, Homelessness, Health Care See Less Money In California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Revised BudgetMay 14, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Nick Miller | Scott Rodd | Sammy Caiola | Ezra David RomeroIt comes in at about $19 billion less than the one the governor proposed in January, eliminating many of the new programs he proposed before the coronavirus pandemic. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Look At A Local Resident’s Experience With COVID-19May 14, 2020Sacramento resident Katie Cooper joins the show today after a recent bout with COVID-19. We’ll hear about her experience today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow COVID-19 Affects Children And TeenagersMay 14, 2020New research is reshaping our thinking on how COVID-19 affects children. We take a look at who’s most at risk and what parents need to watch for. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDating And Relationships Podcast During COVID-19 QuarantineMay 14, 2020Insight talks with a pair of Nevada County women who launched a new podcast amidst the pandemic called, "Dating When the World Is Gonna End." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Newsom: Coronavirus Testing Way Up, But State’s Nursing Homes Still LaggingMay 13, 2020Some experts contend the state should prioritize coronavirus testing of vulnerable nursing home residents and staff before mass testing the general public.
State Government‘It’s Going To Be Painful’: Steep Cuts Expected In California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Revised BudgetMay 13, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Scott RoddThe state is staring down a $54 billion deficit as the governor presents his ‘May Revise’ on Thursday.
Sacramento Looks At Using Sidewalks, Parking Lots For Restaurants To Expand Socially-Distant SeatingMay 13, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe city's new program looks to permit dining areas on sidewalks and in parking lots to allow for socially-distant dining once the county lifts ban on in-person dining.
State GovernmentClimate Change And COVID-19 Pose Double Threat This Wildfire Season in CaliforniaMay 13, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe number of wildfires in the state is up roughly 60% so far this year, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom — and now Californians have to prepare for not just another possibly dangerous fire season, but also the pandemic.
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.
