Insight With Vicki GonzalezLeaving YosemiteLandOctober 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio’s Environment Reporter Ezra David Romero discusses the final episode of his podcast, YosemiteLand, which addresses listener questions he and producer Sally Schilling received. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezControversial SCOTUS Nominations of the PastOctober 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleMcGeorge Constitutional Law Professor John Sims discusses the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings and sexual assault allegations in light of past controversial nominees. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: FBI Investigation Of Brett KavanaughOctober 1, 2018Political Junkie Ken Rudin offers analysis on the FBI investigation into Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s background. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFrom Net Neutrality To #MeToo, Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bills Into Law For Final TimeSeptember 30, 2018 | Ben AdlerBrown saved some sweeping pieces of legislation until the end, including a net neutrality bill that immediately drew a lawsuit from the Trump administration, and a flurry of measures spurred by the Me Too movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Is First State To Require Women On Corporate BoardsSeptember 30, 2018California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors, one of several laws boosting or protecting women that Gov. Jerry Brown signed Sunday.
EnvironmentMeet The Newest Recruits In California's War On Climate Change: Carbon FarmersSeptember 29, 2018More than 80 California farmers are engaged in a state-funded effort to boost carbon concentrations in the soil — a promising way to combat climate change.
As Experts Predict A Second 'Year Of The Woman,' Female Candidates In California Set RecordSeptember 29, 2018Post-Trump, nearly one-third of the top two vote-receiving candidates across all statewide, federal, and legislative races in California are women—a higher percentage than any other election this century.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown Continues Mixed Track Record On California Gun Control BillsSeptember 28, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown signed several gun control bills Friday while vetoing others. He also rejected a measure that would have allowed bars in California’s largest cities to stay open until 4 a.m. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Vetoes Bill To Extend California Bar HoursSeptember 28, 2018California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have let bars in some cities serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Kennedy Silent On Kavanaugh ConfirmationSeptember 28, 2018 | Bob MoffittRetired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy was in Sacramento Friday to address a group of high school students, teachers, and local judges. But he refused to talk about the man who has been nominated to take his seat on the court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalStudent Musician Showcase: Sacramento Youth Symphony Luong Family QuartetSeptember 28, 2018We capped off our inaugural Student Musician Showcase Week with a string quartet from the Sacramento Youth Symphony whose members are all from the Luong family. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzStudent Musician Showcase: Folsom High School Jazz QuartetSeptember 28, 2018As a part of CapRadio’s inaugural Student Musician Showcase Week, a jazz quartet from Folsom High School joined us in the studio for a live performance and interview. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ted Cruz’s Misleading Claim: California ‘Is Hemorrhaging Population’September 28, 2018 | Chris NicholsTexas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz added fuel to the long-running fight when he claimed California "is hemorrhaging population" in a recent Senate debate with his Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke.
California Affirms Car Mileage Rule Despite Trump RollbackSeptember 28, 2018California told automakers Friday they must still comply with the state's strict vehicle mileage standards even if President Donald Trump rolls back federal rules.
State GovernmentNew California Law Aims to Save Students Money On TextbooksSeptember 28, 2018 | Sami SotoAssembly Bill 2385 urges publishers to post online detailed descriptions of changes to new textbook editions. 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.
