State GovernmentCalifornia Business Groups Willing To Back ‘Dynamex’ Bill — In Exchange For ExemptionsApril 1, 2019 | Ben Adler | Scott RoddThe coalition of influential business groups is asking for broader exemptions for professionals beyond those already agreed to for doctors and insurance agents.
Does Teacher Pay Fall Short Of The Living Wage In 30 States, As Kamala Harris Said?April 1, 2019Is it really true that "in 30 states, average teacher pay is less than the living wage for a family of four"?
State GovernmentPrivate Colleges Wary As California Legislator Calls For Crackdown On Legacy AdmitsApril 1, 2019A bill proposed last week would bar colleges and universities from receiving state financial aid dollars if they give preference to applicants with ties to alumni or donors. It’s already raising alarm among the state’s private colleges.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: China Trade Talks, New Zealand Mosque AttacksApril 1, 2019Pooneh Ghoddoosi joins Steve Milne from London to talk about the latest U.S.-China trade talks and the first court appearance for the New Zealand mosque attacks suspect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Diminishing Returns: Is California Running Out Of Ways To Lead Voters To The Polls?March 31, 2019Democratic legislators in California—a state that already makes it easier to vote than almost any other—are trying to make it even easier. But there are signs that efforts to ease voting may have reached the point of diminishing returns.
Arts and LifestyleInterview: Ginger Rutland Reflects On Bringing Her Mother's Memoir 'When We Were Colored' To The StageMarch 29, 2019Ginger Rutland, a veteran writer and journalist who grew up in Sacramento, has a new play adapted from a memoir written by her late mother Eva.
Health CareCalifornia Health Officials 'Very Concerned' As Number Of Measles Cases RiseMarch 29, 2019 | Julia MitricCalifornia currently has 16 confirmed cases of measles from Los Angeles to Butte county. Infants under one year old are among the most vulnerable.
Arts and LifestyleWriter Ginger Rutland Paints A Loving Family Portrait In New Play 'When We Were Colored'March 29, 2019 | Jeff HudsonCapRadio Theatre Critic Jeff Hudson says the play by the veteran Sacramento writer and journalist is a moving picture of her parents, describing their experience as a black family in 1950s Sacramento.
Some Rural California Counties Have Much Higher Arrest Rates Than Urban Ones, Report FindsMarch 29, 2019 | Chris NicholsWhile the report didn't explain the divide in rural and urban arrests rates, some law enforcement officials in rural counties say more familiarity with their citizens might be part of the reason.
How An Elk Grove Woman And Her Mother Ended Up Honored In The Baseball Hall Of FameMarch 29, 2019 | Bob MoffittAn Elk Grove woman and her 93-year-old mother are included in the Baseball Hall of Fame as the first mother-daughter "ball dudettes" in Major League history. And you could see one on the field at San Francisco Giants home games this season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom To Visit El Salvador To Talk ImmigrationMarch 29, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will make his first international trip as governor to El Salvador in April to discuss the poverty and violence that's causing waves of migrants to seek asylum in the U.S.
Business Journal: SMUD Proposing Rate Hikes; New Glory Brewery Grows; More Coworking SpacesMarch 29, 2019 | Steve MilneSMUD customers could see rate increases over the next two years. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details, plus news about New Glory Craft Brewery and the rise in coworking spaces. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePeer Mental Health Workers Could Become State-Certified Under Proposed California LawMarch 28, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaHealth advocates are hoping to build a workforce of people living with mental illness to help guide others in need of services toward care. Some people are already doing the work, but a new law would make it a billable service through Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two Women Retrofit Bus To Offer Showers For Homeless Residents In Stockton, LodiMarch 28, 2019 | Rich IbarraThey plan to operate the program four days a week, providing 50 showers a day.
California Governor Criticizes PG&E's Plan For New BoardMarch 28, 2019"With this move, PG&E would send a clear message that it is prioritizing quick profits for Wall Street over public safety and reliable and affordable energy service," Newsom said.
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.
