Police Officer Killed During Active Shooter Incident In North Sacramento, Suspect Surrenders After Hours-Long StandoffJune 20, 2019 | Sammy Caiola | Nick MillerOfficer Tara O’Sullivan died after being shot Wednesday evening by a man with a rifle in north Sacramento. He surrendered after barricading into a home for hours. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Energy Company Plans Outages To Prevent WildfiresJune 20, 2019(AP) — NV Energy plans to intentionally cut off electricity in areas prone to wildfires during times of extreme fire danger. The move comes after PG&E agreed to pay a $1 billion settlement to local governments for fires caused by downed power lines.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Diversity In California's Attorney General's OfficeJune 20, 2019The State Attorney General’s Office is focussing on diversifying its staff. CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd discusses this and more in this week's Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRemembering The 1999 Sacramento Synagogue AttacksJune 20, 2019Twenty years ago, three Sacramento synagogues were attacked by white supremacists — part of a wave of hate crimes that summer. William Recht reflects on the event and discuss the current rise of white supremacy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Ninth Annual Davis Music FestJune 20, 2019 | Cody DrabbleDavis Live Music Collective executive director Kyle Monhollen joins with a preview of the artists performing this weekend at Davis Music Fest 9 in this week’s Sound Advice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzJoel Ross And His (Exceptionally) Good VibesJune 19, 2019The vibraphonist has a "love-hate relationship" with his instrument that has been helpful in perfecting his craft — but it wouldn't mean much without the deep emotional well he pulls from.
More Shared Electric Bikes And Scooters Are Coming To SacramentoJune 19, 2019 | Randol WhiteStarting this week, Uber’s Jump brand plans to nearly double its fleet. And three other companies — Bird, Lime, and Spin — are also set to begin operating in the city next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaRedefining Who Is In Poverty Could Bump Thousands From Medi-CalJune 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe federal government plans to change how poverty is measured, which could bump low-income California families from health care and social welfare programs.
After 45 Years, Sacramento-Based Dimple Records Is Shutting DownJune 19, 2019 | Bob Moffitt | Steve MilneThe family-operated business announced it’s closing all seven of its stores, including Roseville, Folsom and Citrus Heights. A sale with discounted prices started Wednesday and will likely last a few months. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareProp. 64 Taxes Are Threatening Charity Groups Who Give Away Pot To Chronically Ill CaliforniansJune 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaDonated marijuana for chronically ill, low-income Californians gets taxed under Prop 64. Advocates for “compassionate use” say these patients deserve a break. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Newsom Takes First Step On Promise Of Universal Preschool In California, But Has A Long Way To GoJune 19, 2019 | Chris NicholsWith Gov. Gavin Newsom expected to sign his first state budget later this month, we examined the spending plan and spoke with early childhood education advocates to see whether he has made progress on his promise to improve early education.
Excessive Force By Police Chief’s Son Leads To Cover-Up At Napa State HospitalJune 19, 2019Medical staff disputed that force was necessary and disagreed with how they were quoted in police reports.
Uncovered CaliforniaInland Empire’s Booming Warehouse Industry Brings Jobs – Not Health Care CoverageJune 19, 2019Low-wage jobs in Inland Empire’s warehouse industry leave many workers uninsured.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Calls Native American Treatment GenocideJune 19, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that the state's treatment of Native Americans amounted to genocide. He formally apologized and pushed the state to reckon with California's dark history of violence, mistreatment and neglect of Native Americans.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Sacramento Pianist Lara Downes Celebrates The Power And Artistic Legacy Of Women In New AlbumJune 19, 2019This week on Classical MPR's New Classical Tracks, Sacramento-based pianist Lara Downes shares insights into her new album, 'Holes in the Sky,' as well as the Georgia O'Keeffe quote that inspired it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
