First Sacramento County Coronavirus Case IdentifiedFebruary 21, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Department of Health Services says a person who returned to the U.S. from China earlier this month has tested positive for COVID-19, the first case of novel coronavirus in the county.
Nevada Caucuses 2020: Live Results And AnalysisFebruary 21, 2020The Democratic presidential primary has moved west for the Nevada caucuses. Follow NPR's live coverage.
Business Journal: Restaurant Closures; Plaza At Blue Oaks; More Natomas Office SpaceFebruary 21, 2020 | Steve MilneSquare pizzas were not a hit in East Sacramento. The Neighborhood Pizzeria, which offered four-sided pies, has closed its doors. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story, and she explains why Benihana is closing in Citrus Heights. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalMusician Plays Her Violin During Brain SurgeryFebruary 21, 2020Doctors wanted to ensure they didn't compromise parts of the brain necessary for playing the violin, so they asked their musician patient to play for them mid-operation.
EnvironmentSMUD Wins In Giving Builders Solar Options, Advocates Say It Sets A Dangerous PrecedentFebruary 20, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe California Energy Commission unanimously voted to allow the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to offer builders and homeowners an option for community solar, in addition or instead of rooftop solar on new homes.
PolitiFact California: Did California’s Homeless Population Decrease Since 2005? That’s What Gov. Gavin Newsom Said This Week.February 20, 2020 | Chris NicholsIn his State of the State Address, Newsom said the state’s homelessness problem “has persisted for decades” and was even higher at 188,000 in 2005.
These Young Nevada Latino Voters Plan To Caucus And Challenge MisrepresentationsFebruary 20, 2020As Nevadans get ready to caucus this weekend, the nation should be paying attention. That’s because unlike Iowa and New Hampshire, where the first caucus and primary were held, respectively, Nevada’s population more closely mirrors the U.S. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Homeless Cabins Could Help House Young People In North SacramentoFebruary 20, 2020 | Bob MoffittIn response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 100 day challenge for local governments to find homelessness solutions, Sacramento is finalizing plans to build two dozen cabins to serve young people.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: The State Of The StateFebruary 20, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his second State of the State address. The surprise was the speech was almost exclusively on one topic: homelessness and solutions to it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Arts And AB 5February 20, 2020AB 5 became law on January 1, 2020. The legislation’s intent is to properly classify workers as employees or independent contractors. Its implementation has led to relief in some sectors, confusion in others and concern in the arts community. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: New Jazz Releases With Gary VercelliFebruary 20, 20202020 has brought some great new jazz releases. From Bill Cunliffe to Jae Sinnett and Miles Davis to Eric Alexander. And there’s a new PBS documentary about trumpeter Miles Davis, called "Birth of the Cool," airing on TV stations later this month. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Drive | Episode 9Lial Jones: Leading QuietlyFebruary 20, 2020Lial Jones is the Mort and Marcy Friedman Director and CEO of the Crocker Art Museum. Through a sometimes unstable childhood to her current role, she has found art can help people find meaning for themselves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Is Providing Funds to San Joaquin Valley To Target Air PollutionFebruary 19, 2020 | Rich IbarraSouth Central Fresno and Shafter are the first two cities to receive funds.
Nevada Democratic Primary Debate: Live Updates And AnalysisFebruary 19, 2020Six candidates made the cut for the Las Vegas showdown, including former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who has never made the debate stage before.
The New Thing For California Politicians? Sweet CharityFebruary 19, 2020The number of nonprofits affiliated with California legislators or caucuses grew from at least three in 2010 to at least 12 last year, with total revenue of about $2.9 million.
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.
