Inspectors Pan California Prison Built To Boost Inmate CareApril 25, 2019A flagship California prison medical facility built to improve the state's substandard care is itself providing poor treatment including botched diagnoses and haphazard distribution of medications, California's inspector general reported Thursday.
JazzThe All-Female Big Bands That Made History During World War IIApril 25, 2019NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Christian McBride of Jazz Night in America about the forgotten all-female big bands that toured the United States during World War II.
California Bill To Expand Rent Control Dies For The YearApril 25, 2019(AP) — An effort to expand rent control in California won't move forward this year after the lawmaker behind it cancelled a planned public hearing Thursday, saying his plan needs more work.
Kings, NBA To Investigate Luke Walton Sexual Assault AllegationsApril 25, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings and the National Basketball Association have launched a joint investigation following a lawsuit from former sports reporter Kelli Tennant filed a lawsuit claiming he sexually assaulted her in 2014.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Advance Plan For Denser HousingApril 25, 2019(AP) — California lawmakers advanced a proposal Wednesday to encourage more housing near transportation and jobs as the state faces a lack of affordable housing.
For California Fire Survivors, Rebuilding Can Be Long And PainfulApril 25, 2019 | Pauline BartoloneA year and a half after the Tubbs Fire, some families are starting to run out of insurance money before they've found permanent housing. It's an experience that's could repeat for victims of last year's fires, as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat’s Happening With Cannabis Legislation At The State CapitolApril 25, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio’s state government reporter, Scott Rodd, provides an update on several pieces of legislation related to cannabis on this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTough Old Broads Recite Poetry With A PurposeApril 25, 2019 | Kate GonzalesA group of poets happy to be called The Tough Old Broads bring their words to the Harlow’s stage for a good cause this weekend. Two of the poets discuss their new anthology, the writing process and this weekend’s event. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezClassical Concerts Around The Region This SpringApril 25, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCapital Public Radio contributor Jeff Hudson picks a few favorites among the region’s upcoming concerts during the next six weeks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOpponents Spar Over California Vaccine Exemption BillApril 24, 2019Hundreds of critics of mandatory vaccines were in Sacramento Wednesday opposing a California proposal to give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children can skip their shots before attending school. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmaker Wants To Buy Organic For School MealsApril 24, 2019 | Julia MitricA bill that would put more organic food on school lunch trays in California is working its way through the Legislature. It would launch a $2 million pilot program to help a handful of school districts purchase organic foods from California growers.
EclecticSol Blume Music Festival Brings Miguel, Tierra Whack And Other New Soul, R&B And Hip-Hop Sounds To SacramentoApril 24, 2019 | Nick MillerThe ‘boutique’ gathering returns to downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza on Saturday, April 27.
ClassicalCapRadio Intern Esther Myers' Capstone Project: Sacramento Youth Symphony Feature Story And Concert PreviewApril 24, 2019For many young classical musicians, the Sacramento Youth Symphony is a musical mecca. These talented teenagers find more than just excellent training as members of the SYS. They also get exposed to music outside the traditional classical music canon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s How Many Measles Cases Have Been Reported In California This YearApril 24, 2019 | Emily Zentner | Sammy CaiolaThere have been at least 39 reported cases of measles in California in 2019 as of April 25. Here’s what you need to know.
More Than 5,000 Cannabis Convictions Could Be Tossed Out Or Reduced In Sacramento CountyApril 24, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe district attorney’s office has filed to dismiss nearly 2,000 convictions that occurred before voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016. 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.
