Health CarePlanned PG&E Blackouts Force Some Residents Reliant On Medical Equipment Into ‘Life Or Death Scenarios’October 25, 2019 | Randol WhiteBrian Terhorst has a rare disease that has him totally dependent on a reliable power source to run his ventilator. This has him scrambling for ways to keep a backup power supply nearby. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Great Question!Does A Small California Town Have The Oldest Baseball Field In The West?October 25, 2019 | Bob MoffittIs it possible that a Sierra foothills Little League field is one of the oldest still in use? A CapRadio listener asked, and reporter Bob Moffitt set out to get an answer as part of our "Great Question" series.
Health CareNorthern California Community College Changes Transgender Health Policy After Employee PushbackOctober 25, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAn English professor at Yuba College teamed up with the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California to urge the school to cover transgender health care for employees and their dependents.
Kincade Fire Doubles In Size, PG&E Says Too Soon To Know If Its Equipment Started FireOctober 25, 2019PG&E says it's too soon to know if faulty equipment started the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, which has now burned more than 20,000 acres and has forced 2,000 people to evacuate.
Business Journal: Fat City Bar & Cafe Closing, Old Sacramento Waterfront Redevelopment Pushes ForwardOctober 25, 2019Fat City Bar & Cafe in Old Sacramento cites a decline in business as one of the reasons it's closing next month. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As California Cracks Down on Animal Captivity, Airbnb Offers an Alternative That Advocates ApproveOctober 25, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaZoos, marine parks and circuses are a huge draw for tourists, but they can be harmful for animals. As California cracks down on these attractions, Airbnb is inviting hosts to educate guests about the wildlife on their property. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Begins Inspecting Lines To Restore Power, But Cautions More Outages Possible This WeekendOctober 24, 2019After cutting power to more than 500,000 people Wednesday, Pacific Gas and Electric announced Thursday afternoon it's ready to inspect lines in nearly all the counties affected by the shutoff.
Auctioneer To 'Put That Hammer Down' On 149 Seized Cars, Including A Trans Am Once Owned By Burt ReynoldsOctober 24, 2019 | Bob MoffittA Trans Am owned by Smokey and the Bandit star Burt Reynolds is up for auction this weekend. It's one of 149 cars seized by the feds during a fraud investigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Upgrade To California’s Energy Management System Should Help Avoid Blackouts During Future Heat WavesOctober 24, 2019 | Randol WhiteCalifornia’s energy grid “now has the most sophisticated energy management system in the world,” said the operator’s president. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Reports Problems With Lines Near Where Kincade Wildfire Started In Sonoma CountyOctober 24, 2019PG&E says it had a problem with a transmission tower near where the Kincade wildfire ignited in Sonoma County. Officials have ordered 2,000 people to evacuate their homes and businesses in Sonoma County after the wildfire exploded in size.
Making Meadowview | Episode 3The Man Of MeadowviewOctober 24, 2019Teenager Lamajhe Miles wants to be a professional football player one day. And he has the talent. But without a bed to sleep on, poor grades and bad influences all around him, all he has is his will. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Blasted For Not Being More Like SDG&E In Managing Power Shutoffs, But Is The Comparison Fair?October 23, 2019Some critics argue that the recent PG&E power cut and SDG&E shut off are not equal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What You Can Do To Prepare For A PG&E Power ShutoffOctober 23, 2019 | Emily ZentnerPG&E told Californians to expect power shutoffs due to high fire risk to continue on for the next decade. So how can customers get ready?
Boosters Say Sacramento’s MLS Stadium Will Be An Economic Game-Changer. Economists Aren’t So Sure.October 23, 2019 | Chris NicholsSacramento leaders say that the city's newly-awarded Major League Soccer franchise and stadium will be an economic win for the city. But some economists aren't sure about that.
State GovernmentTrump's Justice Department Targets California's Cap-And-Trade ProgramOctober 23, 2019(AP) — The Trump administration is suing California over the state's agreement with the Canadian province Quebec to limit climate-damaging fossil fuel emissions.
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.
