Results Still Coming In For San Joaquin County Mayoral, City Council RacesMarch 5, 2020 | Rich Ibarra | Danielle McKinneyStockton Mayor Michael Tubbs currently leads the vote for the mayoral race, but may face a runoff in November.
10 Census Facts That Bust Common Myths About The 2020 U.S. Head CountMarch 5, 2020It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR's census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the national count.
Health CareCoronavirus: Cruise Ship In Limbo Off California After Former Passenger DiedMarch 5, 2020At least 21 people are showing symptoms of COVID-19, after traveling on the same ship as a passenger who died from the respiratory disease this week. The ship is now returning from Hawaii.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPlacer County Coronavirus Death And California State Of Emergency UpdateMarch 5, 2020A Placer County resident died this week of COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus. Today on Insight, we discuss the death with a local health official and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest remarks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArt Of Painting With Gregory KondosMarch 5, 2020Painters Gregory Kondos and John Natsoulas preview their art conference this weekend, which celebrates Kondos’ upcoming 97th birthday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLocal Jazz Lineup With Composer Joe MazzaferroMarch 5, 2020Composer and jazz artist Joe Mazzaferro will be performing this Sunday. Along with other colleagues, Mazzaferro is in concert at the Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts Auditorium in Midtown Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Drive | Episode 11Basim Elkarra: Rising Above HateMarch 5, 2020Basim Elkarra is the Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations for Sacramento and the Central Valley. The Muslim civil rights leader talks navigating Islamophobia, misconceptions and racism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGov. Newsom Declares State Of Emergency After Coronavirus Death Linked To Quarantined Cruise ShipMarch 4, 2020The Grand Princess cruise ship is linked to the death of a Placer County resident and was ordered to stay offshore of San Francisco Wednesday night.
State GovernmentHalf Of California’s Votes May Still Need To Be Counted, Election And Campaign Experts SayMarch 4, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Scott RoddState law requires election officials to count ballots that arrive up to three days after the election, meaning some early results could shift significantly.
Sacramento Region School Bond Measures Struggle While Many Elected Races Are Too Close to CallMarch 4, 2020 | Bob MoffittDespite a vast majority of recent California school bond measures passing, this year is rough sailing so far in Sacramento region counties.
Health CareSacramento County Is Testing For Coronavirus, But Officials Say Kit Shortage, Federal Approval Present ChallengesMarch 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaThe guidelines for who health workers should test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, are evolving. The county is now testing people whether they have relevant travel history or not.
State GovernmentFate Of Huge California Bond To Update School Facilities Hangs In BalanceMarch 4, 2020Last October, when he signed the legislation that placed Proposition 13 on the ballot, Gov. Gavin Newsom made a prediction: “Voters will approve this bond, because voters historically approve school bonds.” The race is still too close to call.
Health CareFirst California Coronavirus Death Is Placer County PatientMarch 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAn elderly Placer County resident who contracted COVID-19 died Wednesday, the first in California. It comes a day after the county declared a public health emergency.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Neave Trio Celebrates The Music Of Trailblazing Women On 'Her Voice'March 4, 2020'Neave' is a Gaelic name, it means bright and radiant. Those are words that describe the music making of this trio. However, that's not how they got their name, as you'll find out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mike Bloomberg Suspends His Presidential Campaign, Endorses Joe BidenMarch 4, 2020After a disappointing Super Tuesday, the billionaire former mayor of New York City announced he is suspending his campaign.
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.