State GovernmentTrump, Gov. Gavin Newsom Spar Over Immigrant Health CareJuly 2, 2019(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised Monday to continue expanding taxpayer funded health benefits to adults living in the country illegally next year.
ImmigrationInterview: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Says Census Undercount Could Cost State 'Billions'July 2, 2019 | Beth RuyakThe 2020 census could have major impacts for California, even though a question about citizenship won't be included. Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined CapRadio's Beth Ruyak to discuss the census and what an undercount could mean for the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalEar To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Classical Hosts Are Loving This JulyJuly 2, 2019Our classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this new monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their personal favorite pieces.
JazzEar To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Jazz Hosts Are Grooving To This JulyJuly 2, 2019You hear them all the time on the radio, but our CapRadio jazz hosts have put together a new monthly playlist to give you a peek into their personal library.
State GovernmentGlitches Snarl Start Of California's Ammo Background ChecksJuly 1, 2019(AP) — California's new ammunition background check law began Monday not with a bang but with a whimper from dealers who reported delays and glitches with the state's online system.
Suspect Arrested In String Of Sexual Assaults In Sacramento Region In The Early ’90sJuly 1, 2019Mark Manteuffel, 59, will be brought back to Sacramento to face charges in three sexual assaults, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced in a press conference.
Uncovered CaliforniaCalifornia School-Based Health Centers Bridge Gap To Uninsured ChildrenJuly 1, 2019The Affordable Care Act has helped fuel growth in centers that cater to the health needs of disadvantaged children.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Iran Air Flight 655 Anniversary, Iran's Uranium StockpileJuly 1, 2019Rob Hugh-Jones joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss the anniversary of the downing of an Iranian passenger jet by a U.S. warship in the 1980s and Iran breaching the limits on its uranium stockpile. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationInterview: California Secretary Of State Alex Padilla Weighs In On Citizenship Question RulingJuly 1, 2019 | Beth RuyakCalifornia leaders are discussing how this ruling — and Trump's reaction to it — will impact the census. California Secretary of State Alex Padilla joined CapRadio's Beth Ruyak to discuss the ruling and what it could mean for California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Ken Rudin On Democrats First Time On The 2020 Debate StageJuly 1, 2019In this month’s podcast, Political Junkie Ken Rudin reviews the 20 Democrats vying for the nomination to run against President Donald Trump. Plus, a closer look at the exchange between California’s U.S. Senator Kamala Harris and former VP Joe Biden. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Scant Details: Are California Utilities Doing Enough To Fireproof Their Equipment?June 30, 2019The state-approved plans utilities have submitted outlining how they will prevent their equipment from sparking wildfires provide few details—and little evidence to support the companies’ claims.
California Gas Tax Rises Another 6 Cents A Gallon MondayJune 29, 2019(AP) — California's nation-leading gas prices are set to climb even higher Monday, when the state gas tax increases another 5.6 cents a gallon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
FACT CHECK: Did Kamala Harris Really Disagree With Obama’s Deportation Policy?June 29, 2019 | Chris NicholsGiven the controversial history of the Obama-era policy, we wanted to know: Did Harris really disagree with it? And, if so, how much? And what did she do about it?
California DreamDream Big, Live Small: Why The Van Life Is Taking Hold In CaliforniaJune 29, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA growing enclave of millennials is choosing van life as an alternative to a 9-to-5 job and a mortgage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Doubled Down On A Tax Credit For The Working Poor. Why Does He Think It Will Work?June 28, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom more than doubled the size of a four-year-old state program that puts cash back in the wallets of the working poor. Why is California’s Earned Income Tax Credit considered such an effective anti-poverty tool?
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.
