Californians Say Homelessness Now Top Concern Along With The Economy, According To New SurveyOctober 4, 2019 | Chris NicholsCalifornians now rank homelessness as their biggest concern, along with jobs and the economy. It’s the first time in the two-decade history of the Public Policy Institute of California’s survey that homelessness has been ranked as the top problem.
PolitiFact California: Gavin Newsom Promised To Expand Homeless Services. What Has He Done?October 4, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his campaign, now-Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to solve California's homelessness crisis. PolitiFact California rates that promise "in the works."
Interview: Democratic Frontrunner And Former Vice President Joe Biden Stumps During Campaign Stop In RenoOctober 4, 2019 | Bert JohnsonBiden visited northern Nevada days after he was involved in a presidential scandal that prompted an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
Business Journal: Broadway Revitalization Accelerates; Potential Forever 21 Closures; Hotel Winters OpensOctober 4, 2019 | Steve MilneUrban development experts have predicted, for years, that Sacramento's Broadway corridor would become the next hot redevelopment area. Now, it looks like that's finally happening. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
With New Charter School Rules Official In CA, Here’s A Roundup Of Incoming K-12 LawsOctober 3, 2019Tough new charter school regulations have been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, as expected, but other big K-12 proposals are TBD, including a statewide bond measure, maternity leave for teachers and a later morning bell.
ClassicalComposer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'October 3, 2019"Joker" is a psychological character study of a disturbed man who turns violent. To give the comic book villain human depth, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir had to dig deep and empathize with the character.
California DreamIncome Experiment Offers Stockton Residents a Glimpse at the California DreamOctober 3, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaStockton is halfway through an 18-month program that provides $500 a month to 125 people from low-income ZIP codes. Proponents say the program is a step toward economic equality, opponents say it’s unrealistic and enabling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TahoeLand | Episode 7The Political ClimateOctober 3, 2019When it comes to politics, Tahoe is a blue island in a sea of red. But this episode isn’t only about political alliances. It’s also about seeing the lake differently: What if we view the lake as part of our identity, not just place we visit? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Round Up Of Presidential Candidates In Nevada; California As The 'State Of Resistance'October 3, 2019CapRadio’s Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about California presidential polls, how California’s top officials are maintaining the “State of Resistance” against the Trump administration and a round up of news from the State Capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFishSpotter Technology Makes Counting Salmon More EfficientOctober 3, 2019 | Kate GonzalesTo count the salmon that pass through a creek in Lincoln, volunteers scan hours of videos captured by underwater cameras. A new technology called FishSpotter is making the process more efficient. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Classical Host Jennifer Reason Shares New Recordings Featuring WomenOctober 3, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio Midday Classical host, Jennifer Reason, spotlights four noteworthy recordings by top-flight women performers playing works by important women composers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn California, Elizabeth Warren Is Up And Kamala Harris Is Down — Mirroring National RaceOctober 2, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has seen her support plummet in her home state’s Democratic presidential primary in recent weeks, while Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is surging. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tests Say Liquid Thrown In California Senate Was Human BloodOctober 2, 2019Test results show demonstrator Rebecca Dalelio threw human blood onto several California senators last month.
State GovernmentCalifornia Adopts 22 New Laws Taking Aim At Wildfire DangerOctober 2, 2019The measures largely enact key recommendations from a June report by a governor’s task force and build on $1 billion in the state budget devoted to preparing for wildfires and other emergencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TahoeLandClimate Change Is Increasing Tahoe's Risk Of Wildfire. These Residents Want To Be Ready.October 2, 2019 | Emily ZentnerThe risk of wildfire is a fact of life for people who live in Tahoe. But how can residents prepare so that they’re ready if a mega fire like the Camp Fire strikes in their backyard?
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.
