EnvironmentLow-Severity Fires Like Prescribed Burns Might Not Be So Harmless To SoilSeptember 18, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroReturning fire to the landscape in a managed way has been touted as an approach to better prevent large wildfires in California. But new research suggests prescribed burns might do more harm than good to soil and forest health. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Rejects Ban On Paying Initiative Circulators For Each SignatureSeptember 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have banned campaigns from paying initiative, referendum and recall petition signature-gatherers on a per-signature basis. But he signed a measure boosting meal sales from home kitchens.
Second Amazon Distribution Center Opening In StocktonSeptember 18, 2018 | Rich IbarraAmazon’s newest center is over 1 million square feet in south Stockton near the airport. Officials say the two centers will hire around 2,000 workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The DriveComing Soon: The Drive PodcastSeptember 18, 2018The Drive podcast reveals the personal stories behind local changemakers. Host Katie McCleary talks with leaders in the greater Sacramento area about the moments that made them who they are and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentU.S. EPA, Sacramento Sanitation District Reach SettlementSeptember 18, 2018 | Steve MilneThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District over chemical violations at the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Elk Grove. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Black Lives Matter, Police Supporters Demonstrate Outside Law Enforcement Convention In SacramentoSeptember 18, 2018 | Chris Hagan | Emily Zentner | Bob MoffittThe BLM protest of the COPSWEST Training & Expo at the Sacramento Convention Center was planned to mark six months since the shooting of Stephon Clark. It comes a day after a Sacramento Sheriff's deputy was shot and killed in Rancho Cordova. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In California, Saving Teeth And Money—One Mouth At A TimeSeptember 18, 2018In California, tooth decay in children outpaces the national average. Hoping to get more kids into a dentist's chair, state officials are overhauling Denti-Cal, part of the Medi-Cal health system for low-income Californians.
Food and SustainabilityYolo County Boosts CalFresh Enrollment Among UC Davis Students In NeedSeptember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricNearly a third of Californians eligible for food stamps don't receive those benefits. In Yolo County, that includes college students. The county is now using a mix of high- and low-tech strategies to reach them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEmpire Arts Hosts 'Book of Mormon' SingalongSeptember 18, 2018 | Cody DrabbleTony winning musical “Book of Mormon” is coming to Sacramento for a singalong presented by Empire Arts Collective on Sept. 24 at the Federalist Public House. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLinda Ronstadt Previews Her Upcoming Shows In Folsom And RenoSeptember 18, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSinger Linda Ronstadt is bringing her multimedia journey tracing her life in music to Folsom and Reno this fall. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSix Months On, Where Does The Investigation Of Stephon Clark’s Shooting Stand?September 18, 2018Stephon Clark was killed by Sacramento police officers six months ago. Where does the investigation into the shooting stand now, and how is the community responding? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Schools Need To Improve Charter Oversight, English Learner Achievement Gap, Report FindsSeptember 18, 2018 | Nadine SebaiA new report from Stanford University and Policy Analysis for California Education says that California is behind other states in overseeing charter schools and needs to do more for English language learners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Six Months After Police Shooting of Stephon Clark, Sacramento Still Waits For Investigation To ConcludeSeptember 17, 2018 | Nick MillerThis week, CapRadio will publish stories that explore the Clark case and use-of-force investigations. Today: A city on the edge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature’s New Sexual Harassment Investigative Unit Signed Into LawSeptember 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown also signed bills on Monday to allow Caltrans properties in several cities and counties to be leased for homeless services at $1 per month, end criminal penalties for sidewalk vendors, and help Californians who vote by mail.
Sacramento Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Rancho Cordova Shooting September 17, 2018 | Chris Hagan | Andrew NixonOne Sacramento County Sheriff's deputy was killed and another was injured during an incident Monday afternoon in Rancho Cordova. The suspect is in custody.
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.
