Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhy Does It Cost So Much To Build Housing In California?November 20, 2019We hear in the news often how expensive it is to live in California. What are the reasons for this? Politifact California Reporter Chris Nichols has been looking into this and shares some of his findings. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMeet California’s New State Archivist And A Behind-The-Scenes TourNovember 20, 2019A state’s archivist has a job that not a lot of people get to witness. Nor do most people spend time in the building where the archivist works. Today, we’ll introduce you to California's new archivist and we’ll hear about a fun, holiday themed tour. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Will Cut Power In 16 Counties Starting Wednesday MorningNovember 19, 2019The utility said strong winds Wednesday will prompt them to shut off power to customers in the Sierra Foothills, North Valley and North Bay starting at 7 a.m.
Fresno Shooting Rattles Small, Tight-Knit US Hmong CommunityNovember 19, 2019Fresno has been the heart of California’s Hmong community for decades. Now, that community is reeling from the shooting deaths of four Hmong American men at a weekend party.
EnvironmentCalifornia Halts Fracking Permits In Oil Producer CrackdownNovember 19, 2019California Gov. Gavin Newsom is cracking down on oil producers by halting the approval of hundreds of fracking permits until independent scientists can review them.
‘The California Price’: Why It Costs So Much To Build A Home In The Golden StateNovember 19, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Gov. Gavin Newsom promised during his campaign to speed up housing development. So far, it hasn’t happened. PolitiFact California takes a look into why it costs so much to build a home in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
MAP: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E's Nov. 20 OutageNovember 19, 2019Check CapRadio's interactive map to see if your address falls within the areas that may lose power as PG&E plans to preemptively shut off electricity to about 172,000 customers across Northern California Wednesday.
Impeachment Witnesses Shed Light On Giuliani's Role In UkraineNovember 19, 2019Lawmakers are hearing from two witnesses called by Republicans, former Ukraine peace envoy Kurt Volker and former National Security Council aide Tim Morrison.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMore Possible Public Safety Power Shut Offs And Utilities Answer QuestionsNovember 19, 2019Fire weather is predicted this week, which may lead to the power being shut off in large swaths of Northern California. What’s behind the tentative details? And we’ll hear about testimony presented by the state’s largest utilities at the Capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Next Democratic Presidential Debate Amid Impeachment HearingsNovember 19, 2019Another U.S. city, another Democratic presidential debate. This time it’s Atlanta, Wednesday night, with ten candidates on stage. Two of them are Californians. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Auto Emissions Battle ContinuesNovember 19, 2019Last Friday, California’s Department of General Services announced it won’t buy gas powered sedans. The state will also stop buying from any carmakers that haven't agreed to follow the state’s greenhouse gas pollution rules. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E CEO Tells California Lawmakers The Utility Failed During October Power Shut OffsNovember 18, 2019 | Bob MoffittPacific Gas and Electric CEO Bill Johnson admitted to California lawmakers Monday the utility failed its first major test of a power shut off in early October, even as it announced plans to cut power to 660,000 people this week.
ClassicalKanye West Announces An Opera (Which Isn't As Crazy As It Sounds)November 18, 2019Before any opera purists start wringing their hands, let's remember that the 400-year-old art form has proven itself terrifically adaptable and resilient.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Israel's Unresolved Elections, Whatsapp Spying Allegations In IndiaNovember 18, 2019CapRadio's Steve Milne is joined by Pete Ross from London to discuss Israel's still-unsettled political situation after two elections and an investigation in India into allegations of spying on the messaging platform Whatsapp. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat Issues Matter This Election? We Spoke To California Democratic Party Delegates In Long Beach — And Residents Outside The State Convention Bubble.November 18, 2019 | Scott RoddCapRadio went to the California Democratic Party convention in Long Beach to learn what delegates wanted to hear from candidates — and how that compares to the needs of Californians outside the convention bubble. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
