'Blessings Come In' As Churches Take In Refugee Congregations After The Camp FireDecember 23, 2018Chico, Calif. has had to make room for thousands of refugees and several displaced congregations after California's deadliest most destructive fire destroyed the town of Paradise in Butte County.
Yosemite, Alcatraz Accessible During Government ShutdownDecember 22, 2018The entrances to Yosemite National Park stayed open but visitor centers were closed.
No End In Sight To Shutdown As Senate Goes Home For ChristmasDecember 22, 2018The partial government shutdown won't end before Dec 27. Negotiations continue, but President Trump maintains that any bill has to include money for his wall, a demand Democrats still reject.
New Light Rail Station Coming To North SacramentoDecember 21, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Twin Rivers area of Sacramento is getting a new light rail station, thanks to a $17.5 million grant funded by California's cap-and-trade program.
Great Question!What Do The Sacramento Airport's Letters Mean Anyway?December 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA CapRadio listener asked why the letter code for Sacramento’s main airport is SMF. We found the answer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentChanges In Overtime Rules Coming For California FarmworkersDecember 21, 2018 | Julia MitricCalifornia will expand overtime rules for farmworkers starting in 2019, but other changes will be phased in gradually.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Limit Prosecuting Teens Younger Than 16 As Adults Starting Jan. 1December 21, 2018 | Steve MilneUnder the new law, 14-and-15-year-old defendants will be held in juvenile facilities instead of adult prison. District attorneys argue the judicial system needs to adequately punish the most heinous criminals, regardless of their age.
State GovernmentIf Counties Get On Board, Selling Food From Your Own Kitchen Could Become Legal In CaliforniaDecember 21, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroIt's not usual to buy food from a friend that they make in their own kitchen. That's illegal in California, but a new law may change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Adds 215,000 People, Inches Toward 40 MillionDecember 21, 2018New population estimates from Governor Jerry Brown’s Department of Finance show California has still not quite cracked the 40 million mark just yet.
Camp Fire Survivors Return To Live Where Their Homes Burned, Despite Health WarningsDecember 21, 2018 | Pauline BartoloneAll evacuation orders are now lifted for Butte County areas burned up by the Camp wildfire last month, but officials say people shouldn’t move back until hazardous material is removed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Drive | Episode 6Daniel Hahn: Tough Love And CompassionDecember 21, 2018Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn credits his adoptive mother with helping him overcome hardship and instilling in him the value public service. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Pete's Moving From Midtown To Downtown, High Rise Planned For River District, Sacramento Zoo RelocationDecember 21, 2018 | Steve MilneHeads up Midtown pizza fans: Pete's Restaurant & Brewhouse is moving downtown. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal tells us why, and also shares details on a new high-rise planned for Sacramento's River District. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pot 101 Update: What Are The Laws Surrounding Second-Hand Marijuana Smoke?December 20, 2018 | Sami SotoIs it legal to smoke marijuana at your home despite complaints from neighbors about the drifting smoke? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Brown Sues To Save California Sentencing LawsDecember 20, 2018Outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown sued Thursday to protect one of his signature actions in office, a voter-approved measure that allows most prison inmates to seek earlier release and participate in rehabilitation programs.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Soon Require More DUI Offenders To Pass A Breathalyzer Test Before Starting Their CarDecember 20, 2018 | Chris NicholsDrivers convicted of first-time DUI offenses that lead to an injury, plus repeat offenders, will be subject to the new law.
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.
