Sacramento’s Measure U Tax Was Promised For Low Income Communities. Then Coronavirus Happened.May 4, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanNonprofits and advocates for low-income communities worry they won’t see any city dollars to help them make ends meet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Disasters Have Shut Down California Colleges In The Past: Here’s How They FaredMay 4, 2020Before the coronavirus shut down colleges and universities, some had already suffered natural disasters that decreased enrollment, slowed students' progress toward graduation and deprived faculty and staff of income.
‘They Want To Play.’ Parents Keep Kids Busy, Entertained Without Seeing Their FriendsMay 4, 2020 | Chris NicholsTo slow the spread of the virus, guidelines continue to recommend against in-person playdates for children from separate households.
JazzJazz Label Posi-Tone Offers CapRadio-Curated Digital Download For DonorsMay 4, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliCapRadio jazz music director Gary Vercelli interviews Marc Free, the founder of Posi-Tone Records, about the label's artistic philosophy, strong support of young artists and positive outlook during this global pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome California Businesses Could Reopen As Soon As Friday, Gov. Newsom SaysMay 4, 2020 | Nicole NixonSome retailers, but not malls, can reopen for curbside pickup if they implement physical distancing and other measures to keep workers and customers safe.
Health CareTesting In California Still A Frustrating Patchwork Of Haves And Have-NotsMay 4, 2020Access to testing is still uneven in the nation's largest state. Even as some urban counties offer tests to anyone who wants one, a rural county is testing raw sewage to track the virus.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCoronavirus Weekend Updates, Political Junkie Ken RudinMay 4, 2020Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins the show with the latest in the presidential race and how the coronavirus pandemic continues to shape the political landscape. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, ‘Family Meal’May 4, 2020Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg checks in on how the city is managing with the coronavirus, and more on new state and local programs addressing food shortages. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSunshine Letters Reduce Feelings Of Isolation In Hospice PatientsMay 4, 2020Patients in hospice care have the added strain of not being able to see their loved ones, but a letter from a stranger can make all of the difference. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFood Trucks, Labor Groups Team Up To Feed Sacramento’s Frontline WorkersMay 3, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA Sacramento food truck business served 700 meals to UC Davis Medical Center employees Friday. Labor unions and lawmakers have formed a new effort to feed essential workers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Someone Will Contract The Virus Here:' Meet Homeless Californians Trying To Survive A PandemicMay 3, 2020People who are homeless in California share their stories of being unhoused during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Sacramento To Block Or Limit Traffic On Streets To Help Social-DistancingMay 2, 2020 | Randol WhiteIt’s all part of the city of Sacramento’s “slow streets” plan, which will affect residential streets throughout the city.
Newsom’s Promise To Immediately Feed Seniors Hasn’t Yet DeliveredMay 2, 2020It’s the latest example of an ambitious statewide coronavirus plan that was announced before it was ready to launch. Cities and counties were caught off-guard, even though they have to implement it.
EnvironmentCalifornia Solar Industry Loses Over 15,000 Jobs, Companies Now Reopening and RebuildingMay 1, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe California solar industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing hundreds of businesses to shed or furlough an estimated 15,000 clean energy jobs.
32 Arrests At Sacramento Protest Demanding End To California’s Stay-At-Home OrderMay 1, 2020 | Nick Miller | Andrew Nixon | Scott Rodd | Bob MoffittUnlike a similar protest last month, state officials did not issue a permit for the protest, which went against Sacramento County health orders. Several people were detained, and officers eventually forced the crowd from the grounds.
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.
