Trump Appoints Pence To Lead Government's Coronavirus ResponseFebruary 26, 2020Hours after the White House rejected the idea of appointing a coronavirus czar, President Trump on Wednesday put Vice President Pence in charge of the administration's coronavirus response.
CapRadio ReadsRO Kwon — The IncendiariesFebruary 26, 2020Debut novel from author RO Kwon explores what happens when people who love each other believe entirely different things Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Violinist Rachel Barton Pine Records 'Headbanger' ConcertoFebruary 26, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Rachel Barton Pine discusses her love for the 'headbanging riffs' of Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDemystifying California's Upcoming March 3 PrimaryFebruary 26, 2020As California’s March 3 primary approaches, there is confusion about two things: in some counties, polling places are moving to new voting centers and people registered as “no party preference” will have to re-register with a party to vote. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez‘Ride Sally Ride’ Casts Sally Ride And Amelia Earhart As FriendsFebruary 26, 2020The play "Ride Sally Ride" is the story of Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride. In this treatment, young Sally Ride is visited by her idol, Amelia Earhart. They explore aviation history, women in space and exploration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez13th Annual Sacramento French Film Festival Winter Shorts FestivalFebruary 26, 2020Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night? You could take in the 13th Annual Winter Shorts Festival, hosted by the Sacramento French Film Festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Council Member Cries Foul After Campaign Flier Compares Him To President Trump, Claims Ad Is Anti-LGBTQFebruary 25, 2020 | Bob MoffittAn attack ad likening the president to Council member Steve Hansen prompted Mayor Darrell Steinberg and others to rise to his defense on Monday.
South Carolina Democratic Debate: Live Updates And AnalysisFebruary 25, 2020Sen. Bernie Sanders leads the race as he and six other presidential hopefuls take the stage on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET. Follow NPR's live coverage of the debate.
State GovernmentMap: Last Week Gov. Newsom Made 286 Sites Available For Homelessness Solutions. Here's Where They Are.February 25, 2020A temporary housing executive order has designated Caltrans owned land and other state properties, but details remain vague. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalRevisiting Beethoven's Beloved, Radical Symphonies For His 250th BirthdayFebruary 25, 2020Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts all nine symphonies this year. He spoke about the surprisingly political side of Beethoven's music with All Things Considered.
ClassicalUnion Says Plácido Domingo Engaged In 'Inappropriate Activity'February 25, 2020The statement from the American Guild of Musical Artists contained no details, although an Associated Press story did, reportedly prompting the withdrawal of a $500,000 settlement.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFinancial Market Jitters, Global Trade And The CoronavirusFebruary 25, 2020On Monday, global stock markets tumbled more than 3 percent, apparently in reaction to the continuing spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19. The latest increase in cases hit South Korea, Iran and Italy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAnnual Flu Activity Is Still HighFebruary 25, 2020While world markets and national governments focus on COVID-19’s spread, annual flu season is still very much underway. In parts of the world, cases are decreasing. But the World Health Organization says North America still has elevated levels. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAmerican River College Presents ‘North Star’February 25, 2020An upcoming play presented by American River College explores the experience of a young girl in the 1960s during the Civil Rights era. "North Star" opens this weekend with performances through March 8. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Following Newsom Announcement, Trailers To House Homeless Residents Arrive In StocktonFebruary 24, 2020 | Rich IbarraGov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that trailers would be sent to cities across California to house homeless families.
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.