Google Forms, YouTube: Teachers At This Sacramento School Plan For Weeks Of ClosuresMarch 17, 2020 | Ezra David Romero | Andrew NixonTeachers are exploring how to keep students learning while schools are closed because of coronavirus. CapRadio visited the Language Academy of Sacramento to find out how teachers are preparing and how you help your kids at home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Schools Likely Suspended Until Summer, California Gov. Gavin Newsom SaysMarch 17, 2020In an update, the governor said the state is preparing in case of a surge of coronavirus patients who may require hospitalization.
Health CareSacramento County Directs All Residents To Stay Home To Prevent Coronavirus SpreadMarch 17, 2020Sacramento County health officials issued a directive calling on all residents to stay home "to the maximum extent possible" except for essential services to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
Map: Sacramento County Schools Providing Kids Free Meals During ClosureMarch 17, 2020 | Bob Moffitt | Emily ZentnerAs Sacramento County schools temporarily shut down due to coronavirus, some districts are providing free meals for kids under age 18. Here’s where you can pick up meals.
March 17 Primaries: Live Results And AnalysisMarch 17, 2020Three states are voting on Tuesday: Arizona, Florida and Illinois. Ohio suspended its primary. Follow live updates.
ClassicalFree Classical Concerts You Can Listen To And Watch OnlineMarch 17, 2020With many arts organizations and concert halls closing their doors due to concerns from the coronavirus, there has been a surge in performances offered for free online. Here is our updated list of great performances that you can enjoy from home.
White House Pushes For Quick, Direct Payments To Americans In Response To CoronavirusMarch 17, 2020Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is presenting a plan to GOP senators that will include payments to small businesses and a stimulus for U.S. workers. "We're looking at sending checks to Americans immediately," he said.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSan Francisco’s Quarantine And Thoughts On Staying SolventMarch 17, 2020Residents across the nation are being asked to self-quarantine and practice social distancing to decrease the spread of COVID-19. San Francisco has the toughest mandate in restricting people to their homes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFree Lunch For Kids And Hard Times For Restaurants And BarsMarch 17, 2020Kids can get free lunches while school is out of session. Natomas Unified School District is one of many giving out these free meals. Restaurants and bars may see a dip in patronage this St. Patrick’s Day after the governor asks businesses to close. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez‘The Best of Both Worlds: Cohousing's Promise’ Airs On PBSMarch 17, 2020A film on cohousing showcases the lives of those living in cohousing communities in Northern California. We talk to filmmaker John De Graaf about the project and its reception since the premiere. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFollowing Frustration From Staffers, California Lawmakers Allow Remote Work To Mitigate Coronavirus SpreadMarch 16, 2020 | Scott RoddIn recent weeks, Capitol staffers have raised concerns about workplace safety during the coronavirus outbreak.
Self-Quarantine? Isolation? Social Distancing? What They Mean And When To Do ThemMarch 16, 2020As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., we're hearing a lot about how social distancing, self-monitoring and even quarantine play into containment efforts. But what do those terms mean, and when do they apply?
California Approves $1 Billion For Emergency Coronavirus Aid, Lawmakers On Recess Until April 13March 16, 2020 | Scott RoddThe emergency spending bills passed without opposition after Gov. Gavin Newsom waived the 72 hour public review rule. Meanwhile, the governor issued an executive order calling for renter and homeowner protections.
‘Shelter In Place’: Six Bay Area Counties Order People To Stay At Home To Slow CoronavirusMarch 16, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe directive is not a full lockdown, but limits travel to essential trips to hospitals, grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations. People can walk outside but should practice social-distancing.
As Some Sacramento Restaurants Close To Slow COVID-19, Others Say There’s A Way To Serve Food SafelyMarch 16, 2020 | Ezra David Romero | Bob MoffittA day after Gov. Gavin Newsom asked all bars in the state to shut down, a few Sacramento-based eateries are closing to safeguard customers from the COVID-19 pandemic. But others plan to go to a pickup or delivery model.
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.
