Temple Coffee Owner 'Stepping Aside' After Telling Workers Face Masks Violate Dress CodeApril 16, 2020 | Bob MoffittAn email to Temple Coffee employees from its human resources department said masks are not allowed. The company also wrote that, if employees can’t work their normal shifts, they can contact the California Employment Development Department.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Self-Employed, Independent Contractors Will Finally Have Chance To Apply For Federal Relief — At The End Of AprilApril 16, 2020 | Chris NicholsA new state website promises to allow non-traditional workers, including some gig workers, to finally apply for federal relief benefits with the goal of paying people within two days of their application.
We're All Wearing Cloth Masks Now. But What Cloth Should You Use? And How Do You Keep Them Sanitized?April 16, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanWe answer listener questions about face masks as they become more common, including how effective they are compared to surgical masks, what to use to make them, and if you need to sanitize them before donating them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
White House Discusses Coronavirus Guidelines To Reopen The CountryApril 16, 2020The Trump administration's phased strategy is contingent upon states having data about case levels, the capacity to treat all patients and test health care workers, and the ability to trace the contacts of those infected.
Food and SustainabilitySpring Cattle Work Brings COVID-19 Guidelines For Ranch Hands From UC Cooperative ExtensionApril 16, 2020 | Bob MoffittIt’s springtime and that means work for cattle ranchers and their employees. It also means another way people could spread the coronavirus.
California’s undocumented workers to get $125 million coronavirus disaster reliefApril 16, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is partnering with philanthropic groups to provide disaster relief to undocumented immigrants affected by the coronavirus who have been left out of other pandemic assistance programs.
California Food Workers Can Now Get Extra Paid Leave If Sickened By CoronavirusApril 16, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Thursday requiring large food sector employers — such as farms, food delivery and restaurants — to extend sick leave to workers who test positive for COVID-19 or who are under an isolation order.
Health CareHere’s What You’ll Experience At Sacramento’s Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site At Cal ExpoApril 16, 2020 | Bob MoffittUp to 10% of the 2,700 who have been tested at the location have tested positive for the virus.
JazzCelebrate Public Radio Music Day With Some of CapRadio Music’s Favorite ProjectsApril 16, 2020This Public Radio Music Day, CapRadio Music has pulled together some of our favorite projects from here at the station from the past few years to celebrate our local music community.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Health Care Workers Are Battling CoronavirusApril 16, 2020California is the first state to offer relief to undocumented workers. It comes as health care workers around the country continue to battle the coronavirus on the frontlines. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezImpact Of COVID-19 On The Crocker Art MuseumApril 16, 2020The Crocker Art Museum and many other art museums in the area have closed due to coronavirus, but there are still exhibitions planned for later in the year. We check in. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezConnecting With Family During COVID-19, New Autism DocumentaryApril 16, 2020The UC Davis MIND Institute was already trying to figure out how to reach and connect with more families when the coronavirus pandemic hit. We talk about that today, including a new documentary on a local family’s life with an autistic son. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pandemic And Wildfire: California Is Preparing For A Crisis Within A CrisisApril 15, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia is dealing with the pandemic, but what happens when wildfire season ignites? Agencies across the state are preparing for a crisis within a crisis and figuring out how to deal with evacuations if physical distancing orders remain.
Finding Your Rhythm: How Californians Are Using Music To Stay Centered During Stay-At-HomeApril 15, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Sally LongeneckerDuring California's stay-at-home order CapRadio is sharing stories of how people are coping on their own. Many listeners have told us that music is helping them work through the uncertainty. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Rules Make Child Care More Accessible For Essential Employees, But Some Parents Still Take Kids To WorkApril 15, 2020 | Bob MoffittPeople working in industries that have been deemed “essential” during the government response to the coronavirus are still going to work. But that creates a problem if they have to find childcare.
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.
