State GovernmentNewsom Issues Order For All Californians To Stay At HomeMarch 19, 2020Citing alarming projections of the possible spread of the coronavirus in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide directive to shelter in place Thursday night. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Independent Contractors In California May Have Limited Options To Apply For Unemployment Due To CoronavirusMarch 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornia officials are encouraging the self-employed and independent contractors who have lost work due to the coronavirus to apply for unemployment insurance. They may be eligible for some benefits.
More Than 22 Million Californians Could Contract Coronavirus Without Mitigation, According To Gov. NewsomMarch 19, 2020In a letter to President Trump, Gov. Newsom said projections show around 56% of the state will be infected with the virus over an eight-week period, though that number does not take into account mitigation and social distancing.
Sacramento County Issues New Legal Order For Residents To Stay HomeMarch 19, 2020 | Emily ZentnerThe legal order is based on the same social distancing directive issued earlier this week in the county, but this new order includes more detail as well as the ability for county officials to enforce the order. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House ResponseMarch 19, 2020President Trump spoke about the effort to expedite the Food and Drug Administration's work during a briefing at the White House.
California Works To Lease Hotels For Homeless As Cities Offer Temporary SolutionsMarch 19, 2020 | Scott RoddUnsheltered people are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. California officials fear an outbreak among homeless populations could inundate the state’s health care system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region Will See ‘Major Impact’ From Coronavirus Shut Downs. Here's How Workers Can Get Assistance.March 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsSacramento area’s economy is more dependent on service sector jobs than other regions that have more manufacturing and tech-based positions.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWest Sacramento Mayor Discusses Yolo’s Shelter In Place OrderMarch 19, 2020On Wednesday, Yolo County announced a strict shelter in place order in an effort to combat the transmission of COVID-19. A teacher gives tips on how to keep your kids’ minds active while they’re out of school. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFood Banks On More Customers And Fewer VolunteersMarch 19, 2020Food banks provide resources for the food insecure all year long, but with the new coronavirus outbreak they have more people asking for help than usual. Volunteers are in short supply as some of them shelter at home. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Jobs Are Affected By COVID-19March 19, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday there is a flood of unemployment insurance applications in relation to the coronavirus outbreak. We look at how this affects gig workers and musicians as counties issue shelter in place directives and orders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Spend $150 Million To House Unsheltered During Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 18, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom said California now has 598 confirmed COVID-19 cases out of more than 12,600 tests, though results for about 3,200 tests are still pending.
Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of CoronavirusMarch 18, 2020President Trump ordered the border with Canada partly closed on Wednesday and the Pentagon said it would join the coronavirus pandemic response with hospital ships, field treatment centers and medical supplies.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Coronavirus Guidelines And A Check In With San Joaquin CountyMarch 18, 2020Guidelines surrounding COVID-19 are ever-changing. Sacramento leaders say social distancing should be practiced for months, not weeks. Today we’ll check in the new guidelines with San Joaquin County and Stockton officials. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAdjusted Hours And Panic Buying At Grocery StoresMarch 18, 2020Grocery stores are trying to keep up with the stock-up shopping, meanwhile restaurants and cafes are gauging whether to stay open. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSecond Anniversary Of Stephon Clark ShootingMarch 18, 2020Two years ago Stephon Clark was killed by police in his grandmother’s backyard in the South Sacramento neighborhood of Meadowview. We check in with Stephon’s brother. Listen / download audio 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.
