Insight With Vicki GonzalezPianist Lara Downes' New Album & Upcoming PerformanceApril 2, 2020Local pianist Lara Downes discusses the upcoming livestream performance of her new album "Some of These Days" this Friday on Facebook. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Everybody Is Strapped.’ California Gig Workers Await Details On Federal Coronavirus ReliefApril 1, 2020 | Chris NicholsUnder the federal relief bill, the self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers could be eligible for $600 per week plus half of the state’s average unemployment insurance. But state officials aren't sure how to implement the benefits.
Trump Could Recommend Airlines Ground More FlightsApril 1, 2020The White House coronavirus task force returns to brief reporters Wednesday, a day after offering a "sobering" preview of the weeks and months ahead.
California May Be Flattening Its Coronavirus Curve, But Officials Say Social Distancing Still A ‘Civic Duty’April 1, 2020 | Nicole NixonMitigation efforts like a statewide “stay-at-home” order appear to be working, but Californians will have to keep it up for weeks or months, health officials say.
State GovernmentAs California’s Coronavirus Curve Bends, Newsom’s Not Ready To Be The Bearer Of Good NewsApril 1, 2020Is California really slowing the transmission of the coronavirus — and if so, how? “The only regret we will have,” the governor said, “is if people cut the parachute before we land.”
Your Coronavirus Questions, AnsweredApril 1, 2020With the continued spread of COVID-19 in California, there are a lot of questions about how the disease caused by the coronavirus works and what people should do. Here, CapRadio reporters answer the questions you submitted about coronavirus.
The Rent Is Due. But Some Tenants Who Lost Their Jobs Say They’re Not Paying.April 1, 2020 | Nick MillerAcross the country, residential tenants are considering a “rent strike” as the monthly payment comes due in this coronavirus era. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Restaurants Are Managing During The Coronavirus OutbreakApril 1, 2020Reaction to Tuesday’s White House press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, and how California restaurants are managing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCounty Food Bank Response To COVID-19April 1, 2020Food banks are more crucial than ever, filling a gap that has been created by the coronavirus pandemic. However, like many other entities, they need help, too. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezImportance Of Music During The Coronavirus PandemicApril 1, 2020Music can be a powerful uplift during challenging times, such as the current coronavirus outbreak. We discuss why it matters and how local musicians are adjusting. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Coronavirus Stretches California’s Special Education System To The BrinkMarch 31, 2020Children, parents, and educators are struggling to adapt to a remote teaching necessity at odds with how special education is delivered.
California Poised To Sue Trump Again To Stop Another Clean Car RollbackMarch 31, 2020Trump’s loosening of fuel economy standards means that cars will be allowed to emit more climate-warming carbon dioxide as well as pollutants that cause smog and other air pollution.
Track COVID-19 Cases In California By CountyMarch 31, 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 your local area.
JazzWallace Roney, Intrepid Jazz Trumpeter, Dies From COVID-19 Complications At 59March 31, 2020The pugnacious post-bop player and composer, who was mentored by Miles Davis and Clark Terry, had been hospitalized since last Wednesday.
Coronavirus Task Force Details 'Sobering' Data Behind Its Extended GuidelinesMarch 31, 2020President Trump and his top public health advisers detailed what models and data informed the extension of federal guidelines for social distancing.
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.
