Insight With Vicki GonzalezLocal Author Carolee Tran And Her New Memoir ‘The Gifts of Adversity’April 30, 2020Dr. Carolee Tran and her family escaped Vietnam in the ‘Fall of Saigon’ 45 years ago today. Tran wrote about it in her new memoir and sees parallels in life then, and now. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ Highlights, Tiny Desk UpdateApril 30, 2020The coronavirus has been crushing for the Sacramento arts, but opportunities can come in the midst of a crisis. We hear more about it today and ‘Social Distant Saturday.’ Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Could Reopen Schools As Early As July, Newsom SaysApril 29, 2020California could reopen for an earlier school year, perhaps as soon as late July, to make up for lost learning time. Some retailers and manufacturers may be able to reopen in a matter of weeks — provided they take safety precautions.
Sacramento County Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through May 22April 29, 2020 | Emily ZentnerSacramento County's current stay-at-home order was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on May 1. The extended order also loosened and clarified some restrictions from the original order.
California Poison Control Sees Jump In Calls Related To Ingesting Disinfectant After Trump’s CommentsApril 29, 2020 | Scott RoddThe state poison control system says it only started receiving calls about consuming cleaning products after the president’s press conference last week.
State GovernmentCalifornia Aims To Connect Farms Dumping Goods To Desperate Food BanksApril 29, 2020The announcement follows reports of farms dumping milk, produce and other food products over reduced demand during the pandemic. The state also announced additional payments for families qualifying for free or reduced-price school lunch.
EnvironmentWest Davis Bear Sighting Unusual Even As Some Wildlife More Active During California Stay-At-Home OrderApril 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA small brown bear was reportedly roaming around a neighborhood pond in West Davis as of 7 a.m., reports the Davis Police Department. While wildlife is returning to places like Yosemite, some urban areas haven't seen similar increases.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Bluegrass Banjo Picking And Irish Fiddle Tunes Inspire Michael Torke's 'Sky'April 29, 2020Michael Torke has been composing for more than 50 years. He found his voice while studying at the Eastman School of Music. He's explored a variety of genres from opera to orchestral music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRep. Tom McClintock On COVID-19 Relief EffortsApril 29, 2020California Rep. Tom McClintock on Congress’ coronavirus relief efforts and the state’s phased approach to reopening. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezProspective School Timelines, Sliding Reading Skill LevelsApril 29, 2020Superintendents from the Nevada Joint Union High School and Stockton Unified School districts on an early school year, and sliding reading skill levels amidst COVID-19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFinding Comfort In Baking Bread During A PandemicApril 29, 2020People around the world have been advised or ordered to stay home, and many are taking up bread baking to fill the time. According to one food historian. it’s more than just breaking bread. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
COVID-19 Relief Funds Are Being Distributed To Sacramento Families. Here’s How One Mom Is Using The Money.April 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaGladis Maricela Santos Gutiérrez was one of the first recipients of funds from the Donate4Sacramento charity. The seven-months pregnant mother of two called it a "miracle."
Video Shows White Sacramento County Deputy Punching, Slamming Head Of Black 14-Year-OldApril 28, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Nick MillerThe video, posted to Twitter just after midnight on Tuesday and viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media, has prompted a use-of-force investigation.
May Rent Is Due Friday. Here’s Advice For Tenants Who Are Struggling to Pay.April 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsWhile some California cities are giving renters more time, there’s nothing that forgives it entirely.
California Finally Launches Program For Independent Contractors, Self-Employed To Apply For Unemployment BenefitsApril 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe program offers freelancers, gig economy workers and part-time employees with financial help weeks after many saw their income dry up. Listen /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.
