Proposal To Expedite Home Construction Leaves Reno Mayor, Housing Advocates DividedSeptember 30, 2019 | Bert JohnsonReno Mayor Hillary Schieve introduced an initiative that would defer defer some development fees in the hopes of spurring home building. Some housing advocates say doesn’t do enough, though. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBurlesque Dancers With Health Issues Find Support In Sacramento TroupeSeptember 30, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe Midtown Moxies burlesque troupe welcomes performers of all shapes and sizes. Most members have a chronic illness, mental health challenge or physical disability. Performers say the troupe serves as an important support system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: People's Republic of China Anniversary, Jamal Khashoggi UpdateSeptember 30, 2019Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss China marking the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s denial of ordering the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democratic Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Rallies Thousands In Sacramento At Beer Garden FundraiserSeptember 30, 2019Organizers estimated more than 2,000 people packed in to Drake’s Brewing Company’s The Barn on the waterfront — not your typically venue for a political rally and cash grab. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: California Assembly’s First African-American Chief Clerk Retires After 27 YearsSeptember 30, 2019 | Ben AdlerDotson Wilson is retiring after nearly 40 years as a Capitol staffer, including 27 years as the chamber’s first ever African American chief clerk and parliamentarian. Here’s his CapRadio exit interview. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From EndorsementsSeptember 30, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday that will let college athletes make money from endorsements and hire agents. It's the first law allowing this in the nation.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Political Junkie On Whistleblower Case, California's Role In Impeachment InquirySeptember 30, 2019Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins Beth Ruyak to talk about California’s role as the “State of Resistance.” Rudin will also discuss the White House whistleblower case and California Rep. Adam Schiff’s role in the impeachment inquiry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Police Chief Discusses Results Of Investigations In Stephon Clark CaseSeptember 30, 2019Results of the Sacramento Police Department and federal investigations have lead to no charges against the officers who shot Stephon Clark. Police Chief Daniel Hahn joins Insight to discuss the investigations and changes in departmental policies Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDavis Shakespeare Festival Stages A 1970s Take On 'The Comedy of Errors'September 30, 2019In the Davis Shakespeare Festival’s "Comedy of Errors," mistaken identity meets 1970s psychedelic style. This is a world premiere of Christina Anderson’s modern verse translation, which was commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Vetoed But They’re Persisting: Take Two Of MeToo Hits Newsom’s DeskSeptember 29, 2019Among the 700 or so measures before Gov. Gavin Newsom this year are repeats of #MeToo bills that stalled previously or were vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentDelay In School Ethnic Studies Plan Would Bring More Voices To The TableSeptember 28, 2019California’s embattled plan for an ethnic-studies curriculum in public high schools — excoriated by opponents as too politically correct, too pedantic and anti-Semitic in its draft form — could soon get a reprieve.
Uncovered CaliforniaEven In Deep Blue California, Medi-Cal Expansion For Undocumented Doesn’t Sit Well With SomeSeptember 28, 2019Although Democrats in the Golden State were largely united in granting taxpayer-funded health benefits eligibility to undocumented adults ages 19-25, others complain that it comes at the expense of citizen needs.
State GovernmentNewsom Vetoes Bill Aimed At Blunting Trump Environment PolicySeptember 27, 2019The bill would have made it easier for state regulators to counter the Trump administration's efforts to change enforcement of the federal Endangered Species Act and other environmental pillars — at least in California.
Food and SustainabilitySan Joaquin Farmers Using New Technology To Increase Crop ProductionSeptember 27, 2019 | Rich IbarraGrowers are using such techniques as flying drones over orchards and fields, satellites to measure their crops, and collars for dairy cows to monitor their nutritional needs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Avid Hotel Coming To Woodland; Oakmont Senior Living Eyeing El Dorado Hills Town Center; Kendra Scott Jewelry May Open At Ice BlocksSeptember 27, 2019Avid — a new chain of streamlined hotels — is making its California debut in Woodland. The Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich has the details, plus more business news. Listen / download audio 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.
