EnvironmentCalifornia Mandates 100-Percent Zero-Emission Bus FleetDecember 14, 2018(AP) — California moved Friday to eliminate fossil fuels from its fleet of 12,000 transit buses, enacting a first-in-the-nation mandate that will vastly increase the number of electric buses on the road.
EclecticHere Are CapRadio's Favorite In-Studio Music Videos Of 2018December 14, 2018 | Cody Drabble | Nick BrunnerInsight Music has featured dozens of musicians and bands playing jazz, blues, folk, rock, hip hop and everything in between. These are a few of our favorite performances recorded live at CapRadio in 2018.
JazzNancy Wilson, Legendary Vocalist And NPR 'Jazz Profiles' Host, Dies At 81December 14, 2018Wilson, who won three Grammy awards and recorded more than 60 albums, died at her California home Thursday after a long illness. From 1996-2005, she hosted NPR's documentary series Jazz Profiles.
JazzJazz, Love and Letting Loose: Brooklyn's Surprising Senior Jazz SceneDecember 14, 2018Jazz 966 is a senior center by day, but, on Friday nights, it transforms into a swinging jazz club catering to seniors who love to hear live music.
ClassicalSan Francisco Symphony Names Esa-Pekka Salonen As Its Music DirectorDecember 14, 2018In a surprise move, the orchestra announced Wednesday that it is bringing composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen aboard as its music director, beginning in September 2020.
Tubbs Fire Survivors Share Lessons In Loss, Recovery After Camp FireDecember 14, 2018Survivors of last year's deadly Tubbs Fire spent the day with survivors of this year's Camp Fire to share lessons about insurance, cleanup, emotions and more.
Business Journal: Kaiser Closer To Buying Railyards Property, McClatchy Moves, Flatstick Pub To OpenDecember 14, 2018 | Steve MilneNew documents suggest building a hospital in Sacramento's planned Railyards development may be costlier than expected. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story - plus news about The McClatchy Company and Flatstick Pub. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNew Farm Bill Provides Funds For Research In California ‘Ag,’ But No Big BoonsDecember 13, 2018 | Julia MitricThere will be more federal funding for agriculture research under the Farm Bill passed by Congress this week. But the legislation mainly preserves the status quo. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Drive | Episode 5Cassandra Pye: Confidence And The High RoadDecember 13, 2018Cassandra Pye’s passion for politics lead her to a successful and fulfilling career as a Republican strategist. But she hasn’t always been seen as an equal by her peers in the white-male-dominated field of politics. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityTainted Romaine Lettuce Traced To At Least 1 California FarmDecember 13, 2018Food regulators said Thursday that other farms are likely involved in the E. coli outbreak and consumers should continue checking the label before purchasing romaine lettuce.
State GovernmentCalifornia Mulls Texting Fee To Help Poor People Get PhonesDecember 13, 2018California regulators are considering a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones to help support programs that make phone service accessible to the poor.
Arts and LifestyleA Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of ParadiseDecember 13, 2018A songwriting duo from Paradise, Calif., wrote an ode to their hometown, destroyed in last month's Camp Fire, called "One of these days." They've just released a professionally produced version.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHannah Mayree And Seymour Love Wrap Up 2018 West Coast TourDecember 13, 2018 | Cody DrabbleFolk artists Hannah Mayree and Seymour Love are wrapping up a West Coast tour tonight at St. Pauls Episcopal in midtown Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPreserving Native American Culture Through The ArtsDecember 13, 2018 | Bert Johnson Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Jerry Brown’s Exit InterviewDecember 13, 2018Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reflects on Jerry Brown’s accomplishments as governor in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio 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.
