Insight With Vicki GonzalezUpdate On Fires In Australia And The Recent Air Tanker CrashJanuary 30, 2020US fire crews have been helping fight the massive fires still burning in Australia. But, last week, a C-130 sent by the US, piloted by and carrying three US firefighters, crashed in New South Wales. All three onboard were killed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDemystifying The Iowa CaucusesJanuary 30, 2020Is it plural or singular? Do both Democrats and Republicans do it? Can you participate remotely? There are many mysteries about the Iowa caucus(es). Today, an explainer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Millenium Concert SeriesJanuary 30, 2020Some big names in the classical performing world are heading for Sacramento. World class vocal, piano, wind, and string talent will present programs in the New Millenium Concert Series. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mocktails, Growing Acceptance, And Health Benefits Make ‘Sober January’ More Appealing To MillennialsJanuary 29, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSome Californians took their New Year's resolutions a step further this year and ditched drinking for an entire month. Addiction experts say the “sober January” trend is a good way to assess alcohol intake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Possible Fatal Blow For Contentious Housing Bill SB 50 As It Falls Short In California SenateJanuary 29, 2020 | Chris NicholsSenate Bill 50 is three votes short. The measure would require cities and counties to allow for higher-density housing near job and transit centers, but the bill still could pass on Thursday.
Shenanigans? Under California’s Primary Rules, Some Campaigns Boggle The MindJanuary 29, 2020A Central Valley state Senate race is the latest oddball illustration of how California's "top two" primary can distort the field, confuse voters and raise suspicions.
Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own RatesJanuary 29, 2020 | Scott RoddThe experiment underway at three airports comes in reaction to a recent state law that makes it harder to classify people as contract workers rather than as employees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsTommy Orange — There ThereJanuary 29, 2020Author Tommy Orange writes about a group of people from Oakland, Calif. sorting through their indigenous heritage in “There There.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Trial Without Witnesses? Senate Proceedings Yield Few CluesJanuary 29, 2020Senators began asking questions in the impeachment trial Wednesday. Meanwhile, the NSC told John Bolton, whom Democrats want to testify, that his forthcoming book had classified material.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Tesla Quartet Explores The Contrast Of Light And Darkness In New AlbumJanuary 29, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Tesla Quartet's founding violinist Ross Snyder discusses the ensemble's second album, 'Joy and Desolation.' The recording explores the contrast of light and darkness in music from the 18th century through today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCoronavirus UpdateJanuary 29, 2020Coronavirus is holding the world’s attention as more and more cases are reported and deaths mount. In China, Lunar New Year celebrations have been cancelled and travel limited. But, there’s lots of misinformation about the virus and its spread. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFact Checking Claims About Prop. 13 And Bernie Sanders’ Ballot PlacementJanuary 29, 2020There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPam Houston On Her Memoir And The Sierra Writer's ConferenceJanuary 29, 2020The Sierra Writers Conference is coming up this weekend. Pam Houston will give the keynote on Saturday. She’s written in many genres, from novels to short stories, essays to memoir. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Named The Most Racially Diverse City In AmericaJanuary 28, 2020 | Rich IbarraA new study by U.S. News and World Report lists California as home to 7 out of 10 of the most diverse cities.
In Final Day Of Arguments, Trump Defense Focuses On Bar For ImpeachmentJanuary 28, 2020Tuesday's presentations follow arguments from Trump lawyers attacking the impeachment charges and the Biden family. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to push for witnesses in the next phase of the trial.
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.
