Jazz'Hittin' The Ramp' Traces Nat King Cole's Early Artistic DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019Before Nat King Cole became known for his velvety singing voice, he was a pianist working nightly gigs to hone his craft.
California Drenched Or Covered In Snow After Holiday Storm, With More On The WayNovember 29, 2019The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning starting Saturday morning for the Coastal Ranges and the Sierra Nevada. They're advising residents to avoid mountain travel late Saturday through Sunday.
ClassicalPowerful Lungs And Long-Spun Lines: Cecilia Bartoli Conjures FarinelliNovember 28, 2019On her new album, the restless Italian opera star sings virtuoso music composed for Farinelli, the greatest of the baroque castratos.
The PulseScience And ThanksgivingNovember 28, 2019On this special episode of The Pulse, we explore the traditions and rituals of Thanksgiving through a scientific lens.
State GovernmentCalifornia Asks For Clarity In Clean Car Rollbacks. EPA’s Answer Might Affect Your Commute.November 27, 2019The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.
Judge Rejects PG&E Challenge To California Law Requiring Utilities To Pay For Wildfire DamageNovember 27, 2019A federal bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday rejected Pacific Gas & Electric's latest attempt to change a California law requiring utilities to pay for the devastation from wildfires ignited by their electrical equipment.
Interstate 5 Reopens At California-Oregon Border After Hundreds Blocked In ‘Bomb Cyclone’ FalloutNovember 27, 2019Interstate 5 near the California and Oregon border fully reopened late Wednesday, nearly 24 hours after a major storm blew in off the Pacific Ocean and slammed the region with heavy snow, gale-force winds and drenching rain.
EnvironmentDon’t Feed Wild Turkeys In California. And No, City Residents, You Can’t Shoot Them.November 27, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroWild California turkeys can be pests in urban areas. Still, it's often not legal to hunt them in most areas.
JazzNicholas Payton Reimagines Musical Tradition With 'Black American Symphony'November 27, 2019His radical combination of symphonic and popular music comes eight years after a controversial statement about the word "jazz."
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Pianist Wei Luo Explores Themes Of War And Death On Solo DebutNovember 27, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Wei Luo explores war and death on her self-titled solo debut, which features recordings of works by Prokofiev, Ravel and Shchedrin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Weather Service Urges Northern California Holiday Travelers To Wait Out Winter StormNovember 26, 2019The National Weather Service in Northern California urged people to wait to travel for Thanksgiving until the weather improves as a major winter storm brought rain and show throughout the Western U.S. Tuesday.
Rancho Cordova Says Focus On Illegal Pot Enforcement Has Yielded ResultsNovember 26, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Rancho Cordova Police Department says more attention to illegal cannabis operations has yielded results, but some in the pot community who say there are other options than enforcement.
Even With Storms Bringing Rain And Snow, California Fire Season Isn't OverNovember 26, 2019 | Scott RoddCal Fire says wildfires are still a possibility into December even with a strong winter storm sweeping through the state, and it’s not ready to draw down its seasonal firefighters just yet.
Amtrak Prepared For More Thanksgiving Train Travel In CaliforniaNovember 26, 2019 | Bob MoffittAmtrak says it has every train car it has on the tracks as it expects more people to ride in California than last year for Thanksgiving, which was a record year nationwide.
ClassicalMet Opera Chief Peter Gelb Renews His Contract Through 2027November 26, 2019Despite some very public bumps in his tenure, the head of the largest performing arts organization in the U.S. received a five-year extension to his contract.
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.
