ClassicalAmerica's Largest Musicians' Union Announces Pension CutsMay 31, 2019The American Federation of Musicians' fund will reduce benefits for an estimated 20,000 of its 80,000 members due to stresses caused by the 2008 financial crisis — and a steadily aging membership.
A Rare Tenant Win And A Lingering Question: Why Don’t California’s Renters Have More Political Punch?May 30, 2019Legislation aimed at helping California’s renters almost always has struggled to get through the state Capitol.
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Converge On California This Weekend — And Not (Just) To Raise MoneyMay 30, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe Golden State has long set the policy agenda for other blue states. Now, as the California Democratic Party Convention opens Friday in San Francisco, it’s helping to shape the 2020 presidential race too. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Leaders Won't Change Utilities' Liability For NowMay 30, 2019(AP) — Democratic leaders will not be changing the liability standard that imperils major utilities in wildfire prone areas, but will would make it easier for utilities to recover their wildfire costs if regulators determine they acted responsibly.
Food and SustainabilitySafe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA RoundupMay 30, 2019The world's most widely used weed killer was once seen as one of the safest pesticides. Now it is blamed for causing cancer. Yet the scientific evidence remains disputed.
Uncovered CaliforniaUninsured Small Businesses Hope For Affordable Health Care Under California GovernorMay 30, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaMany California entrepreneurs struggle to pay for insurance. But they could get a boost under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest proposals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Previewing The California Democratic Party ConventionMay 30, 2019The California Assembly has struck a deal on a use of force bill, and Ben Adler is here to discuss. We'll also preview this weekend’s California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSixth Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair Returns To Oak ParkMay 30, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento Black Book Fair organizer Faye Wilson Kennedy and author Frederick K. Foote preview this weekend’s literary events. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMeet CapRadio's New Heavy Metal-Loving Midday Classical Music HostMay 30, 2019We meet CapRadio’s new midday classical host, Jennifer Reason. She talks with Morning Classical host Kevin Doherty about her roots, martial arts, her love of the outdoors and her favorite music. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Black Lives Matter Sacramento Members Move To Oust Founder, Claim ‘Patterns Of Abuse’May 29, 2019 | Bob MoffittMore than two dozen current and former members have called for group founder Tanya Faison to leave the organization. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Michelin Dining Guide Honors Three Sacramento RestaurantsMay 29, 2019 | Randol WhiteDowntown institution Frank Fat’s, vegetarian eatery Mother and East Sacramento’s Canon all earned ‘Bib Gourmand’ accolades on Tuesday. This marks the first time Sacramento restaurants have earned recognition.
California Wine Producers Could Lose Ground In China Market With Another Tariff HikeMay 29, 2019 | Rich IbarraChina will impose a 91 percent tariff on U.S. wines starting June 1. Ninety percent of those imports come from California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Always With Love’: Foreign Exchange Student Recounts Escape From The Camp Fire On Eve Of GraduationMay 29, 2019 | Julia MitricValeria Romo Mejía, who fled Paradise during the Camp Fire, looks back on a tumultuous year abroad in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome California Officials Worry State Can’t Train Every Employee On Sexual Harassment PreventionMay 29, 2019 | Scott RoddBut a new law poses challenges for large institutions that have to quickly train huge numbers of employees — including state government agencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Backs Bill To Deter Shootings By PoliceMay 29, 2019(AP) — The California Assembly approved Assemblymember Shirley Weber's AB392 Wednesday. The bill is intended to deter deadly police shootings by restricting when officers can legally open 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.
