Ceres Pays $4.1 Million To Settle Two Fatal Shooting Lawsuits Involving The Same OfficerDecember 2, 2019 | Bob MoffittIn the span of 10 months, Ceres police officers shot and killed two people after high-speed chases. The city has agreed to pay more than $4 million to settle two lawsuits.
PG&E Withheld Information About Medically At-Risk Customers Ahead Of Major Power ShutoffDecember 2, 2019 | Scott RoddThe utility insisted counties sign a non-disclosure agreement before releasing the information — despite directions from the California Public Utilities Commission to hand it over during planned shutoffs.
City Of Sacramento Might Add Another Office To Oversee Marijuana DispensariesDecember 2, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento is entertaining the thought of adding oversight of the cannabis industry by hiring someone outside the Office of Cannabis Management to essentially help manage cannabis.
Great Question!What's The Best Way To Help Homeless Sacramento Residents? Here's What They Say.December 2, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA CapRadio listener asked if it's helpful to give cash to people asking on the street. As part of our “Great Question!” series, we talked to local homeless individuals and advocates about what you should (or shouldn't) do. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalFamed Conductor Mariss Jansons, 76, Has DiedDecember 2, 2019One of classical music's most beloved and widely heard conductors died Saturday. Born in secret in Nazi-occupied Latvia, he went on to a stunning international career.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Trump At NATO, Russia At The OlympicsDecember 2, 2019CapRadio's Ezra David Romero is joined by Audrey Tinline to discuss Trump's NATO summit visit and Russian athletes' Olympic uncertainty. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalGabriela Ortiz's 'Yanga' Makes Its Debut With The LA PhilharmonicDecember 2, 2019One of Mexico's most renowned classical composers, Ortiz's latest work was commissioned by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic and inspired by Mexico's first liberator of slaves.
Technology Meant To Detect Blackouts Could Help Prevent Wildfires In CaliforniaDecember 2, 2019A technology developed to detect power line problems before blackouts and bigger disasters could help prevent wildfires. It's being tested by PG&E and Southern California Edison, two utilities blamed for devastating wildland blazes in California.
California DreamMed School Free Rides And Loan Repayments — California Tries To Boost Its Dwindling Doctor SupplyDecember 2, 2019By 2030, the state will be short some 4,000 physicians, according to a study from the HealthForce Center at UC San Francisco. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Ken Rudin On Impeachment And The Presidential RaceDecember 2, 2019It’s been another blockbuster news cycle. The House Intelligence Committee conducted five days of public hearings. Now it’s on to the Judiciary. And where are the Democratic candidates in the polls? Ken Rudin joins us for his monthly conversation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRemembering Lina FatDecember 2, 2019Sacramento has lost a beloved member of its restaurant community, Lina Fat. She spent years as an essential part of Frank Fat’s, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last summer. In a recent interview, Lina Fat shared her thoughts on this history. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKushman By The Bottle: Update On Sonoma County Wine CountryDecember 2, 2019In this installment of Kushman by the Bottle, Rick Kushman provides an update on the vintage and impact of recent fires. With some devastation at wineries, what will visitors find for the holiday season, which is key for Sonoma County’s economy? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'We Need The Food That We Lost'; Low-Income Families Still Reeling From BlackoutsDecember 1, 2019Tossing a fridge full of food means hunger for Californians on tight budgets. Even food banks lost supplies during outages.
Cost Of Citizenship Would Rise 60% Under Trump PlanNovember 30, 2019Low-income immigrants would be affected the most, since they already have trouble paying the naturalization fee. “Every penny counts for these families," one advocate said.
Health CareThis Story Contains A Warning That Might Cause Alarm — Or ApathyNovember 29, 2019Under Proposition 65, California has designated more than 900 substances as toxic. Now the state’s expert panel plans to weigh whether to add acetaminophen, an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol, Midol and DayQuil, to the list.
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.
