Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell Ends Presidential Bid, Will Seek ReelectionJuly 8, 2019Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday became the first candidate in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary to exit the campaign, saying he would run for reelection to his California congressional seat next year.
Kings Coach Luke Walton Says Sex Assault Claim Lacks FactsJuly 8, 2019(AP) — Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton says that sexual assault allegations against him made by former sportscaster Kelli Tennant are not backed up by facts and are designed to attract media attention.
Magical Views On New 3-Mile Bike Trail Hugging Tahoe ShoreJuly 8, 2019(AP) — A new bicycle and pedestrian trail hugging the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe is providing new, safer access to hidden beaches and a bird's-eye view of the lake's blue waters.
JazzJoão Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88July 8, 2019The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964's Getz/Gilberto.
Health CareWith Rural Health Care Stretched Thin, More Patients Turn To TelehealthJuly 8, 2019Advances in online tech are revolutionizing health care, with patients now emailing doctors, filling prescriptions or even getting therapy via a video session. But what if you can't afford broadband?
Iowa, Nevada To Launch Caucus Voting By Phone For 2020July 8, 2019(AP) — Democrats in Iowa and Nevada will be able to cast their votes over the telephone instead of showing up at their states' traditional neighborhood caucus meetings next February, according to plans unveiled by the state parties.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: The Silver Economy, New Zealand Gun Buyback ProgramJuly 8, 2019Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss the Silver Economy in Finland and New Zealand's semi-automatic gun buy-back program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can California Crack Down On Deepfakes Without Violating The First Amendment?July 7, 2019As technological developments make it increasingly difficult to sort fake videos from real news, California lawmakers are struggling to find some way to fight back. Will the U.S. Constitution let them?
Should College Athletes Profit From Their Prowess? NCAA Says No, But California May Say YesJuly 6, 2019A bill to let student athletes be paid for use of their names and images could most benefit women, walk-ons and players in less high-profile sports.
Southern California Jolted By Biggest Quake In 20 yearsJuly 6, 2019A quake with a magnitude of about 7.1 jolted much of California on Friday evening. There are no deaths or major injuries.
Arts and LifestyleDavis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Tenth Muse,’ With An All-Female Cast, Impresses In Unusual Summer ShowJuly 5, 2019 | Jeff HudsonThe Davis Shakespeare Festival impresses with its staging of “The Tenth Muse,” a new drama featuring an all-female cast set in colonial Mexico. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento To Reduce Speed Limit To 15 MPH Near SchoolsJuly 5, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe new speed-limit restrictions are part of the city's Vision Zero plan, intended to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2027.
Explosion Causes Partial Collapse Of Mostly Empty Dorm At University Of Nevada, RenoJuly 5, 2019(AP) — A utilities explosion Friday at the University of Nevada, Reno caused the partial collapse of a dormitory building and at least minor injuries, authorities said.
Health CareSacramento's Newest Homeless Shelter Offers Healing Space For LGBT Young AdultsJuly 5, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe shelter, opened this month in Midtown, will house 12 residents at a time. It’s tailored for LGBT young adults, who make up a large percentage of homeless youth. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill To Ban Elephants, Tigers In California Circuses Among Several Animal Protection Measures Moving Ahead At CapitolJuly 5, 2019 | Chris NicholsAlong with the ban on wild animals in circuses, the bills include a requirement for shelters to microchip all dogs and cats either adopted or claimed by an owner, and an expansion of a list of banned commercial animal skins.
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.
