Governor Newsom Pardons 2 Ex-Refugees Facing DeportationMay 13, 2019Newsom pardoned seven people in his first acts of clemency since taking office in January.
How Much Do You And Your Neighbors Pay In State Taxes?May 13, 2019Think you pay too much in state income taxes? Well, if you made $82,643 and paid $5,000 to Sacramento, then for better or worse, you are the average California taxpayer.
Peter Sagan Wins Opening Stage Of Amgen Tour Of CaliforniaMay 13, 2019The three-time road cycling world champion, and the winningest rider in race history, freelanced his way to the front of the opening stage Sunday in Sacramento to earn his 17th career win in North America's biggest stage race.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPOLITICO’s Carla Marinucci On Newsom's Budget, Pete Buttigieg In CaliforniaMay 13, 2019California continues to be a major player on the national stage. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his state’s budget revision, including some items long sought after by legislators. Presidential hopefuls continued to spend time in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow A 16-Year-Old Murder Case Reflects California’s Changing Approach To Criminal JusticeMay 13, 2019Dan Morain of CALmatters joins Insight to discuss a 16-year-old murder case that illustrates California’s changing approach to criminal justice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAmgen Tour Of California Bike Race Kicks Off In SacramentoMay 13, 2019This year’s Amgen Tour of California is the longest yet. It spans 777.6 miles in seven stages over seven days. The route starts in the flats of Sacramento, scaling mountains, traversing highways and hugging California’s coastline. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Capitol Crime: How A 16-Year-Old Murder Reached California’s Highest OfficesMay 12, 2019Gov. Jerry Brown's grant of clemency to the brother-in-law of Speaker Anthony Rendon underscores not just Brown's thinking, but California's evolution on crime and punishment.
Hot Off The Grille: Is California Ready To Legalize Roadkill Cuisine?May 11, 2019An advancing bill in California would legalize the "salvaging" of roadkill. Proponents promise safer roads, protected animals and less food waste. But will Californians stomach it?
Endangered Frogs Delay Fire Cleanup In ParadiseMay 10, 2019(AP) — Fears of harming an endangered frog species have forced crews to delay cleaning debris from about 800 properties in Paradise, angering some residents anxious to start rebuilding their homes.
California DreamLoneliness And High Rent Prompt California Seniors To Look For RoommatesMay 10, 2019A growing number of California seniors are moving in together to deal with the state’s affordability crisis and the solitude that comes with the death of a spouse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Descendants Honor Chinese Workers On Transcontinental Railroad's 150th YearMay 10, 2019(AP) — A group of descendants of Chinese workers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad are pushing to have their ancestors honored as the railroad marks the 150th anniversary of its completion on May 10, 2019.
Business Journal: Midtown Micro-Unit Housing Project Nearly Finished; Aerojet Selling More Rancho Cordova Property; Country Club Adding Retail SpaceMay 10, 2019 | Steve MilneA new housing project with "micro-units" as small as 300 square feet is almost finished in midtown Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details about that and news about Aerojet and Country Club Plaza. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaNewsom’s Latest Health Care Proposal Includes More Help For Covered California Consumers, Less Money For The UndocumentedMay 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to universal health care goals, but some advocates say his revised budget proposal falls short, particularly for the undocumented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pot 101 Update: What Are The Rules For Advertising Recreational Marijuana In California?May 9, 2019 | Sami SotoBillboards with colorful advertisements for recreational marijuana are popping up across the state. What are the limits on promoting marijuana and how do they differ from rules on tobacco ads? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes $213 Billion Budget, Including $1 Billion For Homelessness And Increased ‘Rainy Day’ ReservesMay 9, 2019 | Chris Nichols | Ben Adler | Scott RoddThe revised spending plan is a $4.5 billion increase over Newsom’s January proposal and would spend the extra revenue on education, debt payments and building the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund. 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.