Low-Income Stockton Residents Praise City’s ‘Universal Basic Income’ ProgramMay 22, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe city pays select Stocktonians $500 a month, with more or less no strings attached, as part of a campaign to help families that are struggling with poverty. The mayor is scheduled to discuss the UBI program during Thursday’s “State of the City." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Approves $105M Fund For California Wildfire SurvivorsMay 22, 2019Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. received approval on Wednesday to establish a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires started by the utility's equipment.
US Won't Immediately Give Away $1B For California RailMay 22, 2019The Trump administration will not immediately give $1 billion it revoked from California's high-speed rail project to another project, according to a legal agreement reached Wednesday between the two.
Nevada Law Removing Abortion Restrictions Passes State AssemblyMay 22, 2019Bucking a national trend toward more restrictions on abortion, the Nevada law relaxes certain abortion requirements. Every Republican voted against the measure.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNevada Has The Nation's Only Female-Majority Legislature. They’re Already Making Changes In The Statehouse.May 22, 2019 | Bert JohnsonPolitical reporter James DeHaven of the Reno Gazette Journal joins Insight to discuss Nevada’s new female legislative majority and the cultural and demographic changes that led to their electoral success. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAfter Sacramento Strike Avoided, Teachers From Around The State Rally At The CapitolMay 22, 2019Hours before California’s educators, students and supporters gather at the Capitol for a Red For Ed rally and day of action, CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd reports on their vision for California schools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDisney’s 'Aladdin' Flies Into SacramentoMay 22, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAladdin, Princess Jasmine and of course, the Genie are onstage in Sacramento this week as the Broadway tour of the award-winning musical continues through June 2 at the Community Center Theater. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRain Could Dampen Expectations For Cherry Crop In San Joaquin CountyMay 21, 2019 | Rich IbarraRain can seep into the cherries at the stem and cause the fruit to split as the cherry swells, making the fruit unmarketable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plan To Create Special Pot Banks Moves Forward In CaliforniaMay 21, 2019Shut out of the traditional banking system by federal laws, the country's largest legal marijuana market in California could benefit if the state approves a measure creating a special class of banks to handle pot money.
Arts and LifestyleCapital Stage’s ‘The Other Place’ Is An Absorbing Mind GameMay 21, 2019 | Jeff HudsonIt almost resembles a whodunnit, because each character presents a slightly different version of what’s really going on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Sues Over $1B In Canceled High-Speed Rail MoneyMay 21, 2019California sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project, escalating the state's feud with the federal government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Afghanistan's Delayed Election, Kenya's Ruling on Anti-LGBT LawsMay 21, 2019Rich Preston joins CapRadio's Steve Milne from London to discuss Afghanistan's delayed election and Kenya's upcoming ruling on laws banning homosexual activities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAs Riverside Becomes First California County To Allow Vendors To Sell Home-Cooked Meals, Other Counties Wait And SeeMay 21, 2019 | Julia MitricA law legalizing "micro-enterprise kitchens" in California went into effect in January, but counties must opt-in. Starting in June, home cooks in Riverside will be able to apply for a permit to sell up to 60 home-cooked meals a week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia School Districts Make Some Gains In Recent Strikes, Long-Standing Problems RemainMay 21, 2019There have been school strikes in LA, Oakland and Sacramento school districts, and while these strikes have been in different places, the challenges are the same: large class sizes, not enough support staff and low pay. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKushman By The Bottle: A Napa Comedy, Recent Rain And A Wine Competition PreviewMay 21, 2019 | Cody DrabbleWine expert Rick Kushman talks about a new Netflix comedy set in California wine country. He’ll also discuss the judging process for the state fair commercial wine competition, and how late rain could affect the region’s wine grapes. Listen / download audio 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.
