FACT CHECK: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Democratic ResponseFebruary 4, 2020In her response to President Trump's State of the Union address, Whitmer is focusing on Democrats' plans to improve education, infrastructure, education and health care coverage.
After Iowa Fallout, Nevada Democrats Abandon Similar Caucus AppFebruary 4, 2020 | Bert JohnsonAfter widespread glitches delayed Iowa’s caucus results, the Nevada state Democratic Party announced it would drop its own app they planned to use. The last minute change could mean retraining hundreds of caucus volunteers.
FACT CHECK: Trump Delivers State Of The Union To Tense, Partisan CongressFebruary 4, 2020NPR reporters from across the newsroom added analysis and fact-checking to the remarks.
Californians Will Consider Another Ballot Measure To Expand Rent Control Across The StateFebruary 4, 2020 | Scott RoddAfter a similar proposal was defeated in 2018, its authors are back with another measure that just qualified for the November ballot.
JazzEar To Ear: 10 Jazz Artists To Watch In 2020February 4, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli | Andrew Mills | Avery JeffryAs CapRadio’s jazz hosts review new releases, they find some that just have that magic about them. Here are 10 artists to watch in 2020 who have that something special.
ClassicalEar To Ear: 10 Classical Music Artists To Watch In 2020February 4, 2020 | Jennifer Reason | Kevin Doherty | Victor FormanThese modern classical music artists are not only living up to the legacy of the masters of yore, they’re also finding new ways to make the genre more relevant today. Here are 10 artists we think you should keep an eye on.
Ahead Of President Trump's State Of The Union, Here's What You Need To KnowFebruary 4, 2020The president's third State of the Union address is expected to put forth a vision of "relentless optimism."
Senators Speak Ahead Of Final Impeachment Vote; Collins Will Vote To AcquitFebruary 4, 2020The Trump impeachment trial is adjourned, but lawmakers have time to make their own cases for and against removing the president. A final vote is expected on Wednesday afternoon.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAnalysis Of The Iowa Caucus Results DebacleFebruary 4, 2020The Iowa caucuses didn’t go as planned. New protocols were established to create a paper trail, and a brand new app was supposed to report results. But it didn’t function properly. Plus, the back up phone number for reporting results was unreachable. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWorld Champion Disabled Water Skier Wins Big HonorFebruary 4, 2020Sacramento and Lake Tahoe resident, and disabled water skier, Connor Poggetto was honored in January by the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s (IWWF) Disabled Council. He was chosen as the 2019 IWWF Disabled Male Athlete of the Year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ In San FranciscoFebruary 4, 2020Since its opening in December, San Francisco’s Curran Theater is one of just two U.S. locations where ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is on stage. The other is New York City. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bloomberg Stumped In Sacramento, So We Asked Him Your Questions On Climate Change, HomelessnessFebruary 3, 2020 | Scott RoddDemocratic presidential candidate Micheal Bloomberg is skipping Iowa and New Hampshire and instead focusing on big-delegate Super Tuesday states, like California. He answered questions on issues suggested by CapRadio listeners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Iowa Caucus 2020: Live Results And AnalysisFebruary 3, 2020The first contest of the presidential election is taking place on Monday. Follow NPR's live coverage.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Ireland's Election, Brazil's Teen Abstinence ProgramFebruary 3, 2020The BBC's Audrey Tinline joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to talk about Ireland’s upcoming election and Brazil’s effort to promote teenage abstinence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Impeachment Trial Winds Down With Closing ArgumentsFebruary 3, 2020Monday brings closing arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to acquit the president.
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.