A Million Independent Voters Risk Being Irrelevant In California’s Presidential PrimaryJune 26, 2019Presidential challengers hoping to glide to victory through California’s newly relevant primary, a heads-up: Your electoral fate may hinge on convincing enough left-leaning millennials to send postcards over the winter holiday season.
Democratic Presidential Debate: See The 20 Candidates Who Will Be OnstageJune 26, 2019The large field will be split into two groups for Wednesday and Thursday, after a selection process that was a source of controversy. With so many contenders, answers will be limited to 60 seconds.
State GovernmentCalifornia Inches Closer To Banning Sale And Manufacture Of Single-Use PlasticsJune 26, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia’s getting serious about reducing plastic pollution. If two state bills become law this legislative session, they could revolutionize how the state — and the nation — deals with plastic pollution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Trumpeter Mary Bowden Explores The Purity And Power Of SoundJune 26, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, trumpeter Mary Bowden shares insights into the special personal meaning of each track on her latest album, 'Reverie.' Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Red-Flag Warning For Fire Danger In Northern Nevada, Tahoe RegionJune 26, 2019(AP) — The National Weather Service has issued the first red-flag warning of the season in Nevada because of hazardous conditions expected to raise the threat of wildfires across nearly the entire state through Thursday night.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Require Background Checks For Ammo PurchasesJune 25, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom and other proponents said it will save lives but opponents are suing in hopes of eventually undoing a law they said will mostly harm millions of law-abiding gun owners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plan For Homeless ‘Village’ Of Tiny Homes Draws Opposition From Woodland ResidentsJune 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsCommunity leaders have scrapped a controversial proposal to shelter people in tiny homes near downtown Woodland. A new state grant could help build a larger campus for homeless residents on the city’s outskirts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Police Department’s New Helicopter Aids In Arrests First Day On The JobJune 25, 2019 | Rich IbarraPolice Chief Eric Jones says the helicopter already made a difference by averting an on-the-ground pursuit of a stolen car and aiding in the arrests of the suspects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Record Snow Melt, Toxic Algae Continues To Bloom In California Lakes And PondsJune 25, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroEvery summer, neon-green or white scum emerges on the surface of waterways across the state. It's harmful to humans — and can be deadly to pets. And officials say it's already limiting access to recreation spots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIt’s Been A Mess For Decades. Can Gov. Newsom Fix The State’s Technology?June 25, 2019Spending $40 million to create an Office of Digital Innovation, Gov. Gavin Newsom is betting the move will push state government into the 21st century.
EnvironmentJump In Wildfires Means Smoke's Health Impact Will SpreadJune 25, 2019(AP) — Scientists say that more intense and frequent wildfires are churning out waves of smoke that will sweep across the U.S., affecting tens of millions of people and causing a spike in premature deaths.
Undocumented Immigrants Could Run For California Democratic Party County Committees Under New BillJune 25, 2019 | Scott RoddDemocratic activists have pressured the state party to give undocumented immigrants more opportunity to participate in party elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former Sacramento Kings Executive Sentenced To 7 Years For FraudJune 24, 2019 | Nick MillerFormer chief revenue officer Jeffrey David pleaded guilty earlier this year to siphoning more than $13 million from the NBA team. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature OKs Health Insurance MandateJune 24, 2019(AP) — The California Legislature voted Monday to tax people who refuse to buy health insurance, bringing back a key part of former President Barack Obama's health care law after it was eliminated by Republicans in Congress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pants On Fire: Trump’s Latest California Voter Fraud Claim As Baseless As Past AllegationsJune 24, 2019 | Chris NicholsIn his recent interview on "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump claimed there’s proof to support his repeatedly debunked claim that "serious voter fraud" took place in California during the 2016 presidential election.
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.
