State GovernmentCandidates For California’s Top Schools Chief Disagree On Using Funds To Give Teachers Pay RaisesNovember 1, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe two candidates for California’s state schools chief has received a significant amount of campaign contributions — over $50 million. As Election Day approaches, candidates show differences in how to deal with teacher pay raises. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnti-Vaccination Groups Align With Outsider Candidate Against Lawmaker Who Wrote California’s Vaccine LawNovember 1, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIncumbent state Sen. Richard Pan is vying to keep his seat. His opponent, independent Eric Frame, is running on a platform that includes loosening the vaccine requirements that Pan put in place.
California DreamHow California Initiatives Went From 'Power To The People' To A Big Money GameNovember 1, 2018The story behind the California Lottery tells us a lot about the role of special interests in our direct democracy process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Power Customers File Claims In Pre-Emptive OutageNovember 1, 2018(AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Company said Wednesday it received 146 demands for reimbursement from Northern California customers who say the company's controversial decision to cut power to prevent wildfires hurt them economically.
Giants Hall Of Famer Willie McCovey Dies At 80November 1, 2018(AP) — Willie McCovey, the sweet-swinging Hall of Famer nicknamed "Stretch" for his 6-foot-4 height and those long arms, died Wednesday. He was 80. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: Regional Election Round-UpNovember 1, 2018Journalists from Reno, Placer County and Nevada County preview key electoral issues that will be decided on election day next week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezStockton Record’s Mike Fitzgerald RetiresNovember 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleStockton Record columnist Michael Fitzgerald retired last Friday after 33 years and more than 4,200 columns and countless hours reporting the news from San Joaquin County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWriter Attempts To Wipe Out Her Fears in 'Okay Fine Whatever'November 1, 2018Courtenay Hameister spent a year facing her multitude of fears head on and lived to write a book about it. She’ll appear at the Sacramento Bee Book Club Thursday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Winter Classical Concert PreviewNovember 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio arts reporter Jeff Hudson previews upcoming classical concerts in this week’s Sound Advice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Keys To The HouseThe O.C., Part 2: Rebellious RepublicansOctober 31, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally LongeneckerDemocrats think they can win California congressional seats long held by Republicans. In this episode, we explore what it would take. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Conservation Corps Trains For Disaster Relief In StocktonOctober 31, 2018 | Rich IbarraDespite a dry October, flooding is always a concern in the Delta as winter approaches. This week 200 California Conservation Corps members from across the state were in Stockton training to protect people and property.
South Lake Tahoe's Measure T Could Partially Ban Short-Term RentalsOctober 31, 2018 | Randol WhiteIf passed, Measure T would allow for unlimited short-term rentals in commercial zones, but partially ban them in some parts of the city. While supporters say the rentals squeeze the already-tight housing market, opponents worry it could hurt tourism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOil Industry And Anti-Fracking Advocates Collide In San Luis Obispo This Election Season — Along With Millions In Campaign DollarsOctober 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe future of oil and gas production may be on the line in San Luis Obispo County this election. If it passes Measure G could have statewide ramifications.
State GovernmentOfficials: Oroville Dam Spillway Will Be Ready For RainOctober 31, 2018California water officials said Wednesday that the $1.1 billion spillway at the nation's tallest dam will be in full working order if it's needed this winter, nearly two years after it was damaged and thousands were forced to flee.
California DreamWho To Thank (Or Blame) For California’s Version Of Direct DemocracyOctober 31, 2018How California came to have one of the most powerful, and least flexible initiative processes in the world. 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.
