State GovernmentCalifornia Democratic Party Considers Proposal To Allow Non-Citizen DelegatesJune 11, 2019 | Scott RoddThe proposed rule, which would allow undocumented immigrants the opportunity to cast votes in party elections, will come up for consideration when the party convenes in August.
10 State Attorneys General Sue To Block T-Mobile, Sprint MergerJune 11, 2019"When it comes to corporate power, bigger isn't always better," New York Attorney General Letitia James said. The plaintiffs say the proposed merger would limit competition and lead to higher prices.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg On $1.2B City BudgetJune 11, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Insight to talk about tonight’s vote on the city’s $1.2 billion budget plan, including several projects that may be paid for with a $16 million budget surplus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLegislative And Political Update From Washington, DCJune 11, 2019Congressional committees are hearing deeper details about the Mueller Report and considering legislation to address gaps the report has unearthed. We discuss that and more with Sacramento Bee Washington Correspondent Emily Cadei. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezB Street Theatre Stages “The Forever Question” World Premiere, Winner Of 2018 New Comedies FestivalJune 11, 2019 | Cody DrabbleThe 2018 New Comedies Festival winner “The Forever Question” makes its world premiere at the B Street Theatre. Playwright James Christy and performers Dana Brooke and Peter Story join us talk about the play and preview this year’s festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No Longer The Loneliest? Why Oregon’s All-In Climate Push Matters To CaliforniaJune 10, 2019After efforts to unite the West under a carbon-trading program stalled for nearly a decade, Oregon will decide this month whether it wants to follow in California’s footsteps.
Kamala Harris Claims Trump’s Tariffs Cost $1.4 Billion Per Month. That’s Mostly TrueJune 10, 2019 | Chris NicholsFor this fact check, we wanted to know whether Trump’s actions are costing as much as Harris claims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Criminalizing Homophobia In Brazil, Potential Indian TariffsJune 10, 2019Pooneh Ghoddoosi joins CapRadio's Steve Milne to discuss Brazil's upcoming vote on criminalizing homophobia and India's potential move to impose tariffs on U.S. goods. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Protest At Sacramento’s Pride Festival Sparks Discussion Of How To Impact Change Within LGBTQ CommunityJune 10, 2019 | Nick MillerMore than 200 demonstrators were able to block three entrances to the festival for more than an hour on Sunday. Thousands of people were delayed in getting inside — but not all of them were frustrated by the protest.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBreaking Down Gov. Gavin Newsom's First California Budget DealJune 10, 2019CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler breaks down the budget, by topic, including tax conformity, expansion of Medical for undocumented Californians and bills affecting renters. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Lawmakers Tackle Housing Issues Impacting RentersJune 10, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCALmatters Data and Housing Reporter Matt Levin looks at how renters fared in the current legislative session: what bills were discussed, which ones died and what survived. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Filmmaker Examines Life With Incurable Diseases In New DocJune 10, 2019 | Kate GonzalesA new documentary tells the stories of three people living with different incurable diseases. It’s called Becoming Incurable, and it premieres this weekend in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Budget Moves Toward Final Votes, With New Spending On Health Care And PreschoolJune 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe state budget agreement reached by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders over the weekend is starting to take shape.
State GovernmentCharter School Task Force Echoes Calls For Tighter Charter School Regs, More Local ControlJune 9, 2019A closely watched report commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for more local discretion and tighter regulation of charter schools.
Evacuations To Lift For Sand Wildfire In Yolo County As Cal Fire Increases ContainmentJune 9, 2019Evacuations will be lifted as of 5 p.m. Monday for a 2,220-acre fire near Guinda in Yolo County, according to Cal Fire.
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.