JazzThe Voice That Shattered GlassSeptember 11, 2019In the 1970s, Fitzgerald became the face (and glass-shattering voice) of Memorex tapes. It fueled a career revival that extended her relevance and positioned her to pass the torch to a new generation.
JazzMary Lou Williams, Missionary Of JazzSeptember 11, 2019In 1954, after several draining decades as a jazz composer, performer and mentor, Mary Lou Williams quit. When she returned, she claimed her true power as one of jazz's fiercest advocates.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Yolanda Kondonassis Premieres New Harp Concerto By Jennifer Higdon In 'American Rapture'September 11, 2019Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and conductor Ward Stare share insights into their new album 'American Rapture,' which features the world premiere of a new harp concerto by Jennifer Higdon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Senate Moves 'Dynamex' Worker Classification Bill Forward Without Deal For Gig CompaniesSeptember 10, 2019 | Scott Rodd | Ben AdlerCompanies such as Uber and Lyft have been seeking a way to keep their workers classified as contractors instead of employees. But legislation to address worker misclassification moved forward Tuesday night without exemptions covering them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Sends Rent Cap Deal To Assembly, Where Its Fate Is Less CertainSeptember 10, 2019 | Ben AdlerA rent cap deal between tenant advocates, business groups and the California Apartment Association has passed the state Senate on a party-line vote. But it’s not yet clear if it has the votes to pass the Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County District Attorney Seeks To Ban Vaping ProductsSeptember 10, 2019 | Rich IbarraShe says vaping has been marketed as the cool, hip way for teens and young adults to smoke.
Some California Housing Markets More At Risk Should Recession HitSeptember 10, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe findings of a study by real estate data firm Redfin were not encouraging for Southern California. In Northern California, Sacramento was the most vulnerable city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pinball: It’s Alive And Well In Northern CaliforniaSeptember 10, 2019 | Bob MoffittWhat happens when you walk into a building and 300 pinball machines are staring you in the face? Answer: If you're at the Golden State Pinball Festival, you play them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials Lift Some Evacuation Orders In Walker FireSeptember 10, 2019Evacuations remain in place for the fire burning northeast of Quincy in the Plumas National Forest.
ClassicalBaltimore Symphony Orchestra And Musicians Continue To Clash As New Season ApproachesSeptember 10, 2019After nearly a year, the 103-year-old orchestra's musicians and management are still at odds over a new contract. Its new season is scheduled to begin on Saturday.
San Joaquin County Supervisors Consider Approving Move To New Voting SystemSeptember 9, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe county has been using the Legacy Voting system for the last 16 years, but it no longer meets the state’s standards for elections. The registrar of voters says the proposed new system is faster, more secure and more accurate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Limiting California Vaccine Medical Exemptions, Despite Capitol ProtestsSeptember 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe bill seeks to prevent doctors from issuing fraudulent medical exemptions for vaccines. Protesters opposed to the measure sought to block entrances to the Capitol and repeatedly disrupted the Senate and Assembly before Newsom signed the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs Stevante Clark Graduates Mental Health Court, California Looks To Grow This Alternative To IncarcerationSeptember 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is expanding this type of probation for mentally ill offenders, which focuses on treatment instead of jail time. One of the Sacramento program’s newest graduates is Stevante Clark, brother of Stephon Clark, who was killed by police. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamWhy Older Uber Drivers Earn Less Than Younger OnesSeptember 9, 2019Older workers may be able to find new opportunities in the gig economy. But research shows that on certain platforms, they’re making less than younger workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Global Vaccination Summit, Catalan Independence MovementSeptember 9, 2019Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss the Global Vaccination Summit and the Catalan independence movement. Listen /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.
