After The Fire, The Town Of Paradise Lies In An Ashy QuietNovember 15, 2018Mayor Jody Jones estimates 90 percent of the residential structures were destroyed in California's Camp Fire. Crews search for those who may have perished in neighborhoods now marked by silence.
EnvironmentShould California Deliberately Set Its Forests On Fire? Some Experts Say Prescribed Burns Could Prevent Disaster.November 15, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroEvery time a wildfire sparks somewhere in California, the same questions come up: Was it preventable and, if so, how? There’s a potential solution already in practice, on the small-scale, in Lake Tahoe. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Picks Top Aide For California High Court VacancyNovember 15, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown nominated Joshua Groban, 45, of Los Angeles, who has overseen Brown's appointment of about 600 judges since 2011. Brown said the appointments have been praised as the most diverse in state history.
After Losing Home In Wildfire, High School Runner Gets 2nd Chance At State ChampionshipNovember 15, 2018Gabe Price, a 17-year-old senior at Paradise High School in California, almost missed out on qualifying for the state championships. Then fellow runners at a neighboring high school stepped up to help him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCamp Wildfire Update: Housing And Air QualityNovember 15, 2018The sheer number of people forced out of their homes is exacerbating an already troubled housing situation in Butte County. Ed Mayer is the Executive Director of the county’s housing agency and he has an update on the crisis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCould Larger Prescribed Burns Help With Future California Wildfires?November 15, 2018As wildfires continue to burn across California, attention has turned to figuring out ways to mitigate these disasters in the future. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz With Gary VercelliNovember 15, 2018For this week’s Sound Advice, CapRadio jazz music director Gary Vercelli previews new releases from Benny Green, Harold Mabern, Yellowjackets, Doug Webb, and Miki Yamanaka. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds Debut 'Shedding' Live In StudioNovember 15, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSacramento indie rock band Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds debut new music from their second album “Shedding.” They’re hosting an album release party at Blue Lamp on Nov. 17 with Shotgun Sawyer and Eugene Ugly. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin Food Banks Asking For Thanksgiving Donations At 'Stuff The Bus' EventNovember 14, 2018 | Rich IbarraFood banks in San Joaquin County are putting out a call for donations with the "Stuff the Bus" event this weekend to collect turkeys and all the fixings at local supermarkets.
At Least 56 Dead In Camp Wildfire, Nearly 300 Still MissingNovember 14, 2018National Guard troops searched Wednesday through charred debris for more victims of California's deadliest wildfire as top federal and state officials toured the ruins of a community completely destroyed.
Sacramento Mulls Over Lack Of Minority-Owned Pot StorefrontsNovember 14, 2018 | Steve MilneTuesday night the Sacramento City Council discussed the possibility of allowing more storefront cannabis dispensaries in an attempt to make sure people of color have access to the booming marijuana industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's PG&E Rocked As Wildfire Liability Concerns RiseNovember 14, 2018PG&E's stock lost more than 20 percent of its value Wednesday after the utility said it does not have nearly enough insurance coverage if it is found liable for the Butte County wildfire that has left at least 48 people dead.
Travel BlogCapRadio Travels: Reflections On Live Jazz In Chile And ArgentinaNovember 14, 2018 | Gary G. VercelliNovember is a great time to visit Chile and Argentina. It’s early spring, the jacarandas are in full bloom, and the weather is quite agreeable. It was a pleasure to travel with 40 jazz enthusiasts on another trip with CapRadio Travels.
Democrat Harder Upsets Central Valley GOP US Rep. DenhamNovember 14, 2018(AP) — First-time candidate Josh Harder defeated four-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham Tuesday in the Central Valley race, giving Democrats their fourth pickup of a GOP House seat in California.
Health CareJuul Halts Store Sales Of Some Flavored E-CigarettesNovember 14, 2018(AP) — The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids. The move by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected U.S. government crackdown on underage sales of flavored e-cigarettes.
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.
