BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Sochi Conference With African Leaders, Landmark Pride March In TaiwanOctober 21, 2019Rob Hugh-Jones joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss a conference being held in the Russian city of Sochi this week and a landmark event planned in Taiwan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamAmador County Builds Community College Pipeline For Mental Health WorkersOctober 21, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAmador is one of six California counties without a physical community college. It also struggles to recruit mental health providers. A small online learning program could offer a solution to both problems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Scores Major League Soccer Team As Republic FC Fans CelebrateOctober 21, 2019 | Nick Miller | Kate Gonzales | Emily ZentnerAt a Monday press conference, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Republic FC owner Ron Burkle announced that the Republic would be the league’s newest expansion franchise. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSports Economist Says Major League Soccer Will Bring New Investment To SacramentoOctober 21, 2019Big questions are on the horizon as a big announcement looms about a Major League Soccer franchise and new stadium in Sacramento’s Railyards. Can the city handle this, other events, and traffic with the Golden 1 Center just a few blocks away? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe View From DC: California's Congressional DelegationOctober 21, 2019Members of California's Congressional delegation, such as Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff and Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Devin Nunes, are central to the impeachment inquiry. And each side has a very different take on the fast moving probe. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRefugee Documentary 'Midnight Traveler' To Screen At UC DavisOctober 21, 2019UC Davis graduate Emelie Mahdavian talks about her film, "Midnight Traveler." The film is about a family fleeing Afghanistan and is part of the UC Davis Human Rights Film Festival. The film will be shown on Tuesday at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezStories On Stage Sacramento Closes Out Its Tenth SeasonOctober 21, 2019 | Kate GonzalesA literary event that puts stories in the spotlight has been celebrating its tenth season. As this year’s Stories on Stage closes out, its director says goodbye. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Why CA Didn’t Overhaul Student Aid This Year — But Could SoonOctober 20, 2019At least 11 bills aimed this year to lower the cost of higher education in California. Here's what happened to them and why.
California Families Are Hungry While A Third Of Crops Rot In FieldsOctober 20, 2019Nearly one in four people in Fresno County can't afford to buy food even though the county leads the nation in agricultural production. A new study reveals that a whopping one-third of crops in California are left in fields.
California Relishes Role As Liberal Trendsetter, Trump FoeOctober 20, 2019California is pushing the boundaries of liberal policy.
This Trump Rule Change Will Mean Lower Wages For FarmworkersOctober 19, 2019Growers would benefit from the proposed changes to the H-2A visa program, which allows agricultural employers to temporarily employ guest workers from other countries.
70,000 California Wildfire Victims May Miss Out On PaymentsOctober 19, 2019Tens of thousands of Californians have not sought compensation for the damages they suffered from wildfires over the last several years. They face a Monday deadline.
PG&E CEO: It Could Be A Decade Until Utility Won't Need Power ShutoffsOctober 18, 2019PG&E CEO Bill Johnson said it will take about a decade for the utility to get to the point where widespread safety outages are not necessary when fire danger is high.
Health CareMom-and-Pop Pharmacies Say California’s Lower Drug Reimbursement Rates Are Putting Them In the RedOctober 18, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia changed the way it reimburses pharmacies for buying drugs for Medi-Cal patients, and some independent pharmacies say it’s threatening their survival. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHomeless Californians Who Commit Minor Crimes Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail Under Proposed Ballot MeasureOctober 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsA proposed statewide ballot measure would create a court system to channel people who are homeless toward mental health treatment instead of jail for some minor crimes. But many homeless advocates say it could lead to mass institutionalization.
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.
