'Learning From The Women Who Came Before Us': Cokie Roberts Discussed Roles Of Women In Society On Insight In 2009September 17, 2019Ten years ago iconic NPR political correspondent Cokie Roberts joined CapRadio's Insight to discuss her book "We Are Our Mothers' Daughters." The conversation is as relevant today as it was in 2009. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cokie Roberts, Pioneering Journalist Who Helped Shape NPR, Dies at 75September 17, 2019Roberts, who joined the fledgling network in 1978, was a seasoned Washington insider who developed a distinctive voice as a reporter and commentator for both NPR and ABC News.
Trump Gives California Grief — But Also Likes Its MoneySeptember 17, 2019The California events, which will be spread across two days in in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego, are expected to bring in $15 million, according to a Republican official familiar with the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
California Campaign Will Warn Public Of Vaping DangersSeptember 16, 2019Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he wants to ban flavored e-cigarettes in California, offering words of condemnation to companies that sell the products. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Sex Trafficking Study Invests $1.5 Million To Focus On Stockton Boulevard In South SacramentoSeptember 16, 2019 | Randol WhiteCalifornia is spending $4 million statewide to do more research on the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Asks Trump For Housing Vouchers To Aid HomelessSeptember 16, 2019(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday asked President Donald Trump to approve more housing vouchers as Trump's administration weighs in on the most populous state's massive homelessness problem.
Five Things To Know Now About California’s New Vaccine LawSeptember 16, 2019The law takes effect Jan. 1. It gives health officials final say on medical waivers, with the authority to reject them. Opponents hope to overturn it.
Sacramento Fined Homeowners $94 Million For Illegal Cannabis Grows — But Many Claim They’re InnocentSeptember 16, 2019 | Scott RoddHundreds of property owners have challenged the penalties. Their attorneys allege the city’s enforcement has turned into a money-making scheme. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Israel Election, Japan's Fukushima DecisionSeptember 16, 2019Rob Hugh-Jones joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss Israel’s second election in less than six months and Japan’s expected decision about who was responsible for the release of radiation at the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA College Students Shell Out $2k A Month For Housing, Books, Food AloneSeptember 14, 2019The high cost of college doesn't stop at tuition, according to a new state survey. More than 30% of California students said they did not have enough money to pay for housing, and another 35% said they can't afford books and supplies.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Have Piled A Giant Stack Of Bills On Gov. Gavin Newsom's Desk. Here Are Some Of ThemSeptember 14, 2019 | Ben Adler | Scott RoddCalifornia lawmakers adjourned for the year in the wee hours of Saturday morning, but not before sending hundreds of bills to Governor Gavin Newsom. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Unified Schools Budget Rejected AgainSeptember 13, 2019 | Bob MoffittA year after it proposed its budget, the Sacramento City Unified School District still does not have one approved, but it is getting closer.
No Resource Officers At Sacramento Schools As Parents, District Debate Role Of Police On CampusSeptember 13, 2019 | Bob MoffittTeachers and parents in the city of Sacramento are on both sides of a debate as to whether police officers should be on school grounds full time. The school board cut the number by more than half, but none are currently working. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Agrees To Pay $11 Billion Insurance Settlement Over California WildfiresSeptember 13, 2019The deal, which a bankruptcy court must approve, covers most of the claims from the Camp Fire in 2018 and Northern California wine country fires in 2017. Insurance companies had sought $20 billion.
Business Journal: Shortage Of Wet Lab Space Costing Sacramento Business DollarsSeptember 13, 2019 | Steve MilneSacramento doesn't have enough wet labs, or space designed for testing chemicals. That’s a problem because agriculture and biological technology are growing industries in the region. The Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich has the story. 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.
