Debate Over Homeless Shelter In South Sacramento Divides City Officials, ResidentsAugust 14, 2019 | Bob MoffittA proposed shelter site near Meadowview Road has support from Mayor Darrell Steinberg, but opposition from district Councilman Larry Carr.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Leader: ‘Gig Economy’ Deal Likely Won’t Be Included In ‘Dynamex’ Bill Expected To Pass This YearAugust 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerSen. Toni Atkins says she expects the Legislature’s efforts to “strike a balance” between companies and labor unions on whether gig economy workers should be classified as employees will continue beyond when lawmakers adjourn next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom’s Ridiculous Claim ‘Vast Majority’ Of San Francisco’s Homeless People Come From TexasAugust 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said the "vast majority" of San Francisco’s homeless people come in from Texas. PolitiFact California explored that head-scratching claim.
California DreamDo You Speak Mam? Growth of Oakland’s Guatemalan Community Sparks Interest In Indigenous LanguageAugust 14, 2019Immigrants and asylum seekers that come to the U.S. often head to places where they know people. And in Oakland, there’s a growing community from rural Guatemala that speaks an indigenous language called Mam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Prolific 'Outsider Composer' Rick Sowash Finds Inspiration In Ohio RootsAugust 14, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, self-proclaimed 'outsider composer' Rick Sowash shares insights into his latest album, 'Seasonal Breezes: Five Chamber Works,' which features cellist Josh Aerie, the Sylvan Trio and a few other musical friends. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Passes New Rent Control Rules, Limits Increases At 10 PercentAugust 13, 2019 | Nick Miller | Bob MoffittCity Council voted on Tuesday to approve a rent control compromise negotiated between officials and proponents of a ballot measure pushing for stronger tenant protections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat Does President Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean For California?August 13, 2019As President Donald Trump published controversial new rules on Monday making it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they use Medicaid, food stamps and other social safety net programs, California has reacted with anticipated outrage.
EnvironmentCalifornia Joins Coalition Of States Suing The Trump Administration Over New Coal RulesAugust 13, 2019California and 20 other Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the president is trying to rescue an outdated industry.
State GovernmentCSU Chancellor Defends Reserves Following Critical State AuditAugust 13, 2019California State University Chancellor Timothy White told a panel of state lawmakers on Monday that the more than $1.5 billion in discretionary reserves identified by Auditor Elaine Howle is "anything but discretionary."
ClassicalReport: Plácido Domingo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Multiple WomenAugust 13, 2019The women — eight singers and a dancer — told The Associated Press that the opera titan tried to pressure them into sexual relationships by offering them jobs.
California’s Assembly Speaker On The Big Debates Facing Lawmakers Over The Session's Final WeeksAugust 12, 2019 | Ben AdlerAs children head back to school, California lawmakers are back in session for five final weeks of work before adjourning next month. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon sat down to preview the big debates with CapRadio’s Ben Adler. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Northern California Fire Victims Can File Claims With PG&EAugust 12, 2019Victims of the 2017 and 2018 Northern California wildfires can soon file claims for housing assistance and other immediate needs with PG&E.
Why Is It So Expensive To Build A Home In California? Developer Fees Could Be One ReasonAugust 12, 2019 | Chris NicholsResidential ‘impact fees’ are a big reason it’s so expensive to build a home in California. Those charges are not only expensive, but unpredictable and lack transparency, according to a new state-commissioned study.
Trump Administration Makes Major Changes To Protections For Endangered SpeciesAugust 12, 2019Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the revisions will make the landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plants and animals as they face mounting threats.
EclecticLos Tigres Del Norte Announce Documentary, Album Of Historic Folsom Prison ConcertAugust 12, 2019Recorded 50 years after Johnny Cash's legendary concert, the band's performance was recorded for an upcoming album and a new Netflix documentary.
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.
