More Snow, Winds Prompt Warnings In Sierra Nevada MountainsFebruary 4, 2019(AP) — Intense snowfall and powerful winds are in the forecast for the Sierra Nevada today. Authorities issued blizzard and avalanche warnings on Sunday and expect more snow to come in the next two days.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFighting Against OblivionFebruary 4, 2019 | Bert JohnsonThe Nisenan language all but disappeared in the twentieth century after federal efforts to erase it. But the Maidu Indépendant Theater is using music and dance to teach young people their ancestral language and connect them with their heritage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento County Partners With UC Davis Health To Serve Medi-Cal EnrolleesFebruary 4, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento County just approved a new partnership with UC Davis Health to expand access to provide primary care, behavioral health and specialty care services through the County Health Center for low income patients. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: State Of The Union 2019February 4, 2019Political Junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union and the ongoing controversy with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can A New Law Reduce Police Shootings? California Lawmakers Will Soon Put That Question To The TestFebruary 3, 2019Civil rights advocates and law enforcement lobbyists have been negotiating behind the scenes with key lawmakers, and legislation is expected to take shape soon. It will likely spur an emotional debate in the state Capitol.
Cheer For The Rams, But In California High Schools, Even Football Powerhouses Are Losing KidsFebruary 3, 2019Even football powerhouse states have seen significant declines in high-school football participation.
Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early SpringFebruary 2, 2019Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is upon us.
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Compete To Spurn Establishment CashFebruary 2, 2019All of the party's announced presidential candidates say they don't want money from corporate PACs. But they wouldn't have gotten much from those PACs anyway.
PG&E Spent Most For 2018 LobbyingFebruary 1, 2019Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. spent nearly $10 million on California lobbying efforts in the year before the utility giant declared bankruptcy, spending more than any other entity seeking to influence California government in 2018.
After Complaints About Treatment Of Homeless People, Sacramento To Allow Public On City Hall Grounds OvernightFebruary 1, 2019 | Bob MoffittComplaints by homeless advocates — and an apology from the mayor — have led to a city proposal that would allow people to sit or lie down outside Sacramento City Hall overnight, but not during business hours.
The ‘Ghost’ Is Toast: Demolition Begins On Elk Grove’s Unfinished ‘Ghost Mall’ To Make Way For CasinoFebruary 1, 2019 | Bob MoffittElk Grove's unfinished "Ghost Mall" stood as a symbol of the Great Recession for more than a decade. But, the mall will stand no longer. It's being demolished to make way for a casino.
Food and SustainabilityRosé Still On Winemakers Minds All Day As Industry Converged On Annual ‘Symposium’ Wine Convention In SacramentoFebruary 1, 2019 | Julia MitricWinemakers and grape growers flocked to downtown Sacramento this week for an international wine expo, where many want to hop on the California rosé bandwagon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalMusic On Wheels Program Lifts Seniors’ Spirits With Live Classical PerformancesFebruary 1, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new program delivers sonatas and symphonies to the doorsteps of homebound seniors. And just as food staves off hunger, some experts say music can stave off depression, or even dementia. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Capitol Park Hotel Affordable Housing; The Bread Store Closing; Covered California Enrollment DropsFebruary 1, 2019 | Steve MilneTwo housing groups want to convert the historic Capitol Park Hotel into an affordable housing project. We look at that and more in this week's Sacramento business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City School District Bond Rating Drops Amid Budget CrisisJanuary 31, 2019 | Nick MillerRating agency Standard and Poor’s dropped the district's general obligation bond rating to “BBB,” which the district wrote in a statement is “the lowest investment bond rating.” 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.
