California Towns At Risk From Fires Often Have Few Ways OutApril 27, 2019Some residents in the most fire-prone areas of California have far fewer evacuation routes than the vast majority of the state.
California Opinions On Charter Schools Are Divided—And More Complex Than PortrayedApril 27, 2019California voters are just as divided as their elected officials on the charter school issue, and maybe more so, a new PPIC survey on education shows.
New Study Says Universe Expanding Faster And Is YoungerApril 27, 2019The universe is expanding faster than it used to, meaning it's about a billion years younger than we thought, a new study by a Nobel Prize winner says.
Tenth Annual Sacramento Beer Week Kicks Off This WeekendApril 26, 2019 | Bob MoffittFor the next 10 days, the streets of Sacramento will run with beer.
Over 1,000 Quarantined In Measles Scare At LA UniversitiesApril 26, 2019(AP) — More than 1,000 students and staff members at two Los Angeles universities were quarantined on campus or sent home this week in one of the most sweeping efforts yet by public health authorities to contain the spread of measles in the U.S.
State GovernmentUniversal Preschool Bills Advance, And It’s More Than Just Baby StepsApril 26, 2019Democratic Assemblyman Kevin McCarty of Sacramento says he views the package of legislation he’s introduced—Assembly Bills 123, 124 and 125—as the first step in a long-term plan to implement free, universal preschool in California.
A Thousand Bikes Will Ride Around The Sutter Buttes This WeekendApril 26, 2019 | Bob MoffittSaturday is the 34th annual Bike Around The Buttes event.
UC Davis Team Named Finalists In NASA Contest To Design Martian GreenhouseApril 26, 2019 | Julia MitricThe students traveled to NASA's Langley Research center in Virginia on Tuesday to present their entry to the BIG Idea Challenge.
Stockton High School Newspaper Story On Student Working In Porn Sparks Censorship ClashApril 26, 2019(AP) — A high school newspaper in Stockton is going ahead with plans to publish a profile of a student who works in the porn industry after clashing with administrators over the content of the story.
Health CareCalifornia Moms On Medi-Cal Want Better Breast Pumps. They’re Asking the Governor for Help.April 26, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia moms are asking for $7 million dollars in Governor Gavin Newsom’s next budget proposal to make better breast pumps available through Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentResidents Approved Adult-Use Cannabis, But Cities And Counties Banned It, Anyway. A California Lawmaker Wants To Change That.April 26, 2019 | Scott RoddThe bill would require these local governments to issue one cannabis license for every four liquor store licenses or one cannabis license per 10,000 people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Old Sacramento Renovation, Aggie Square Project Update, New Coffee Business May Be Coming To TownApril 26, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich shares the region's latest business news. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Internet Sales Tax LawApril 25, 2019(AP) — California's Democratic governor has signed a law requiring companies like Amazon and eBay to collect sales taxes on behalf of some out-of-state sellers.
As Trump Rolls Back Student Loan Protections, An Obama-Era Watchdog Brings The Fight To CaliforniaApril 25, 2019With student debt soaring, consumer champion Seth Frotman has taken his federal fight against predatory lending to the state level in California.
A $45 Million Facelift Could Be Coming To Old Sacramento’s WaterfrontApril 25, 2019 | Bob MoffittMayor Darrell Steinberg wants to use hotel tax revenue to invest in new storefronts and amenities to attract more visitors to Old Sac, which he says could generate millions in annual sales tax.
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.
