CapRadio’s New Weeknight Schedule Adds New National Conversations From NPR, The New York TimesMarch 23, 2020 | Ben AdlerNPR’s “The National Conversation with All Things Considered” will now air each weekday from 6-7 p.m. Then, catch the day’s business news with Marketplace at 7 p.m. and enjoy The Daily from The New York Times at 7:30 p.m.
City Of Sacramento Launches Fundraising Campaign To Respond To COVID-19March 23, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento has launched a new fundraising campaign for people affected economically by the coronavirus.
Health CareCOVID-19 Treatment, Recovery And Immunity: What You Need To KnowMarch 23, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaEarly studies indicate that people can develop immunity to COVID-19 after contracting and surviving the illness. We’ve got the latest on coronavirus recovery, including at-home treatment.
Trump Stresses Need To Reopen America While Continuing To Fight The CoronavirusMarch 23, 2020The White House team says it will make an assessment after next week as to how effective social distancing and other mitigation measures have been in stifling the spread of the virus.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Coronavirus Around The WorldMarch 23, 2020The BBC's Mahfuz Sadique joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London with a glimpse into what might be on the horizon this week as the coronavirus and its fallout continues to spread throughout the world. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPG&E To Plead Guilty To 84 Counts Of Involuntary Manslaughter Related To Camp FireMarch 23, 2020 | Chris HaganPacific Gas and Electric will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter related to the 2018 Camp wildfire, the company announced Monday.
PHOTOS: California National Guard Helps Sacramento Food Bank During Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 23, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Drew SandsorMembers of the California National Guard have begun helping out at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.
A Postcard From The Streets: Living Unsheltered As Coronavirus SpreadsMarch 23, 2020 | Scott RoddRodney Stanhope, an unsheltered Sacramento resident, describes the challenges and fears in the homeless community as the pandemic worsens. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: National Response To COVID-19March 23, 2020President Trump’s response in recent weeks to the COVID-19 crisis has been praised by Gov. Newsom as federal aid has been approved. Ken Rudin discusses the ever-changing response as more information on the virus is revealed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRapid COVID-19 Testing Approved By The FDAMarch 23, 2020Dr. Aimee Sisson, the public health director for Placer County, discusses the newly approved COVID-19 rapid test. The FDA gave approval for the test this past Saturday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUplift: Stranded No MoreMarch 23, 2020We get an update on Denise Morse, who was stuck on the Grand Princess Cruise ship then quarantined at Travis Air Force Base. We’ll also chat with Nina Gordon, who was stranded in Morocco and recently got back home to Davis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Activates National Guard To 3 States Hit Hardest By CoronavirusMarch 22, 2020The Federal Emergency Management Agency will fund the deployment of the Guard, President Trump said on Sunday. He also committed to sending thousands of beds to states in need.
State GovernmentCOVID-19 And California’s Housing Crisis: 5 Issues To WatchMarch 22, 2020As the pandemic forces millions of Californians to adjust to a new reality, the words “housing crisis” provoke previously unthinkable questions: How to shelter in place without a home? How to self-isolate in an overcrowded apartment?
Food and SustainabilitySome Sacramento Area Farmers Markets Staying Open After Shelter Order, But Not All California Markets WillMarch 22, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAs the COVID-19 crisis continues, people are going to need essential supplies. California farmers markets are considered an essential service and don’t have to close down, but many are not operating and some farmers are feeling the pinch.
Newsom: State Working To Expand Hospital Bed Capacity, Housing For HomelessMarch 21, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update Saturday evening on the state’s effort to reign in the spread of COVID-19, just days after issuing a stay-at-home order.
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.
