State GovernmentHeterosexual Couples Can Register For Domestic Partnerships Under New California LawJuly 31, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Tuesday that gives straight couples an alternative to marriage in California.
Uncovered CaliforniaHundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Qualify For Medi-Cal But Aren’t Signing Up. Why?July 31, 2019Paperwork challenges, immigration fears are among the reasons cited for why so many Californians are going without free or low-cost health insurance.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Pianist Anna Shelest Honors Women Composers In 'Donna Voce'July 31, 2019In her latest album 'Donna Voce,' pianist Anna Shelest showcases virtuosic works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Work Begins On Project To Add Lanes, Improve Traffic On Interstate 5 Through SacramentoJuly 30, 2019 | Bob MoffittSections of Interstate 5 between Sacramento and Elk Grove will be under construction for three years, but Caltrans says rush hour traffic will improve noticeably once the project is complete. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Live Analysis And Fact Check: The Democratic Primary Debate, Night 1July 30, 2019Ten presidential hopefuls are making their case on CNN Tuesday night. It is the first of two nights in this second round of Democratic primary debates. Follow NPR's real-time coverage.
Frontrunner No More: California Poll Puts Harris On Top And Biden (Way) DownJuly 30, 2019Kamala Harris comes first with 19% of likely Democratic voters. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders come second and third. Biden, the presumed front-runner, comes fourth.
Can California Force Homeless People Into Shelters? Civil Rights Groups Call Plan Legally Questionable.July 30, 2019 | Chris Nichols‘Right to shelter’ plan would boost shelter spaces for homeless individuals, but advocacy groups say they’re opposed to forcing people into them against their will.
State GovernmentNew California Law Requires Presidential Candidates To Release Tax ReturnsJuly 30, 2019 | Scott RoddCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that requires presidential candidates to submit tax returns to qualify for the primary ballots. The law is expected to be challenged in court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWorried About Wildfires, Californians Ready To Spend, Vote To Fight Climate ChangeJuly 30, 2019Californians want the state to lead the world in fighting climate change—and many are ready to tackle the problem on the road, at the ballot box, and even with their pocketbooks.
Del Paso Heights To Get New Baseball Fields As Part Of Effort To Uplift NeighborhoodJuly 30, 2019 | Bob MoffittThree new baseball fields are in the works for the Del Paso Heights area of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gunman Posted Online Minutes Before Killing 3 At Gilroy Garlic FestivalJuly 29, 2019The postings are among the first details that have emerged about 19-year-old Santino William Legan since the shooting injured 12 others and sent people running and diving under tables. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
3 Companies Pay California $70 Million For Delaying DrugsJuly 29, 2019(AP) — Three pharmaceutical companies collectively are agreeing to pay California nearly $70 million to settle allegations that they delayed drugs to keep prices high, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Monday.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: U.S.-China Trade Talks, Europe's Expiring Sanctions On RussiaJuly 29, 2019Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss this week's upcoming U.S.-China trade dispute talks and the coming expiration date for Europe's sanctions on Russia, which were enacted following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Paperwork Woes Keep Some Low-Income Moms And Kids From Enrolling In Medi-Cal. Is An ‘Express Lane’ The Fix?July 29, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaLow-income mothers and their young children have distinct health care needs, but advocates say red tape can prevent them from signing up for insurance. A bill moving through the California Legislature could better sync Medi-Cal enrollment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Releases 'Medicare For All' Plan With A Role For Private InsurersJuly 29, 2019The plan clears up confusion over Harris' position, allowing private Medicare plans that follow certain standards. New taxes would be added on stock trades and households earning over $100,000.
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.
