One-In-Five California Community College Students May Experience Homelessness. A New Law Could Help.March 14, 2019 | Sami SotoA new survey found that 19 percent of community college students in California have faced homelessness in the past year. One lawmaker wants to make it legal for students to sleep in their cars on campuses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Pulitzer-Winning Reporter Greg Miller On Mueller, Russia, Trump, And Returning To UC DavisMarch 14, 2019 | Nick MillerThe Washington Post national security correspondent and author of "The Apprentice: Trump, Russia, and the Subversion of American Democracy" will speak at the Mondavi Center on the UC Davis campus this Tuesday, March 19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Is At The Vanguard Of Climate Change Policy. But Does The State Need A ‘Green New Deal’ Of Its Own?March 14, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez helped lay out a grand plan for the nation to address climate change. But is California already accomplishing the goals outlined in the federal Green New Deal?
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Theatre Company's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' Shows How Much Fun Shakespeare Can BeMarch 14, 2019 | Jeff HudsonCritic Jeff Hudson says the Sacramento Theatre Company's “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of the liveliest and funniest renditions of this classic comedy you’re likely to find this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'He's Shady': Ringleader In College Scandal Irritated OthersMarch 14, 2019(AP) — William Rick Singer, who started his college admissions consultant career in Sacramento, is at the center of one of the biggest admissions scandals on record.
Report: Power Lines Sparked Massive Southern California FireMarch 13, 2019Southern California Edison power lines sparked one of the largest fires in California history.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Halts Death Penalty In California, Despite Recent Rejections From VotersMarch 13, 2019 | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom says his executive order that places a moratorium on executions in California respects the will of the voters — even though voters have rejected statewide ballot measures to abolish capital punishment twice in the last seven years. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
It's Still True: California Has ‘Largest Death Row In The Western Hemisphere’March 13, 2019 | Chris NicholsGov. Newsom repeated a familiar claim about the size of California's death row. PolitiFact California explores the numbers and explains whether the statement is still accurate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamAre California Schools Undercounting Homeless Students?March 13, 2019A quarter of schools in the state have not identified a single homeless student. What does it take to get it right? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fiat Chrysler Recalling Nearly 900,000 Vehicles On EmissionsMarch 13, 2019(AP) — Fiat Chrysler is voluntarily recalling 862,520 vehicles in the U.S. because they don't meet the country's emission standards.
Sacramento Approves Construction Of Controversial New Sewage Vault Underneath McKinley ParkMarch 12, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe city has approved a $2.9 million contract that will allow construction of a new sewage vault underneath McKinley Park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
You Asked Questions About The Stephon Clark Case. Here's What We FoundMarch 12, 2019 | Kacey SycamoreWe asked what you thought about the Stephon Clark case and what it means for Sacramento, and we’ve received all kinds of questions. Here are the answers we’ve tracked down so far.
Police Monitor Says Stephon Clark Demonstrators In East Sacramento May Have Thought They Were 'Free To Go' Before ArrestsMarch 12, 2019 | Chris Hagan | Nick Miller | Bob MoffittThe monitor put the "onus of the lack of clarity … squarely on the shoulders of the police department." A police department spokesperson said vandalism and confrontations, and a refusal to disperse, sparked 84 arrests last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticWant To Play A Tiny Desk Concert? Enter The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest!March 12, 2019Submit a video of you or your band playing one original song behind a desk — any desk will do — and you could win a chance to play your own Tiny Desk concert and tour the country with NPR Music.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assemblyman Steps Aside, Denies Child CrueltyMarch 12, 2019(AP) — A California lawmaker is taking a temporary leave of absence from the state Assembly while disputing a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to a child.
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.
