EnvironmentRed-Legged Frogs Thriving In Yosemite After Long AbsenceMay 6, 2019(AP) — Red-legged frogs made famous by Mark Twain are thriving in Yosemite Valley after a decades-long absence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalRecycle Grants $11 Million To Food Recovery Efforts As Climate Goals LoomMay 6, 2019 | Julia MitricThe funding will go to 36 food banks, local agencies and companies that work to get surplus food to those who need it instead of letting it end up in California’s waste stream. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamFree Immigration Applications May Become Harder To Get Under Federal ProposalMay 6, 2019More than 200,000 potential citizenship applicants in California may lose the fee waiver option under a proposal that would eliminate proof of means-tested benefits, such as Medi-Cal or CalFresh food stamps, as a way to qualify.
California To Review Sex-Abuse Responses Of All 12 DiocesesMay 6, 2019(AP) — The California attorney general's office will review how all 12 Roman Catholic dioceses in the state handled allegations of child sexual abuse that have resulted in payouts of hundreds of millions of dollars to victims.
ClassicalMeet Jennifer Reason, CapRadio’s New Midday Classical HostMay 6, 2019 | Kacey SycamoreA Sacramento State alumna and musician, Reason will host live from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhere Jay Inslee Fits In The Crowded Democratic Presidential Primary PictureMay 6, 2019Washington governor and Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee was in Sacramento this weekend. CapRadio state government reporter Scott Rodd spoke with Inslee, and discusses the candidate's position as the 'climate candidate.' Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Podcast 'Tell Them, I Am' Shares Everyday Stories Through Muslim VoicesMay 6, 2019Los Angeles-based podcast producer and host Misha Euceph’s latest podcast, “Tell Them, I Am” explores aspects of Muslims’ lives rarely seen in mainstream media by asking them to tell their own stories. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRSVP Singers To Support Hospice For Homeless Residents In Upcoming PerformancesMay 6, 2019Vocally versatile ensemble RSVP (Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace) performs for many causes. Its next concerts raise money for Joshua’s House, a hospice for terminally ill homeless people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee Brings Aggressive Climate Change Message To Sacramento May 4, 2019Inslee, one of 20-plus candidates, has made climate change the central issue of his campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
When The Next Recession Hits, Will California Be Able To Count On Washington?May 4, 2019California isn’t as prepared as it may seem for the next recession. And when the next pullback hits, the state may have to fight off red ink without a historically crucial ally: Washington, D.C.
How Powerful Lawmakers Are Killing California Bills—Without A PeepMay 4, 2019Democrats who lead legislative committees are using a powerful new tool to kill bills before they even get a vote. The trick? Simply doing nothing.
Health CareMedical Cannabis Patients Could Use The Drug At Hospitals Under New California BillMay 3, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState doctors can’t prescribe cannabis, but a new bill could allow patients with medical cards to use their own cannabis while in the hospital.
Homeless Camp Evicted On Stockton Boulevard As Sacramento Redevelopment Group Hopes To Build On LandMay 3, 2019 | Bob MoffittSeveral dozen homeless people packed up their belongings or carried what they could as sheriff’s looked on. The city’s redevelopment agency says the two lots are being cleared to make way for a possible affordable housing project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Renews Bid To Get Presidential Candidates' TaxesMay 3, 2019(AP) — The California Legislature is trying again to force presidential candidates to publicly disclose their tax returns.
Business Journal: Old Ironsides Up For Sale; Q19 Sells For $26.8 Million; Burger Patch Opening In MidtownMay 3, 2019 | Steve MilneIf you're looking for a bar to buy, Old Ironsides is on the market. Owners of the business, one of Sacramento's oldest drinking establishments, want to retire. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story — plus other business news. 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.