Yosemite Rock Climbing Goes MainstreamSeptember 10, 2018Rock climbing in Yosemite National Park is no longer a sport for extreme athletes or long-haired rebels. Indoor climbing gyms have trained a new generation of climbers who clamber up the famous rocks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfire Threat Keeps Interstate 5 Closed SundaySeptember 9, 2018The wildfire in Shasta-Trinity National Forest was burning out of control Saturday, nearly doubling overnight.
As School Year Begins, California Ends Practice That Uprooted Migrant StudentsSeptember 9, 2018As the new school year begins, migrant farmworker families can take advantage of a new state exemption from the 50-mile rule, which had required them to uproot their children and move as a condition of migrant housing eligibility.
California Just Forced Equal Pay For Female Surfers. Could That Change Other Games?September 9, 2018The World Surf League announced a new plan last week to pay men and women equal prize money. This came after an obscure state panel indicated that they would only lease the public beach for a competition if men and women were paid equally.
Snell Fire In Napa County Prompts EvacuationsSeptember 8, 2018A fire that started Saturday afternoon in Napa County near Berryessa Estates has grown to 1,700 acres and prompted evacuations, according to Cal Fire.
State GovernmentObama, On Campaign Swing In Southern California, Urges 'Sanity In Our Politics'September 8, 2018(AP) — Former President Barack Obama didn't mention President Donald Trump by name during a 20-minute speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange County but the allusions were clear.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bill To Block Drilling ExpansionSeptember 8, 2018Jerry Brown has signed legislation that would ban docks, pipelines or other onshore infrastructure needed to support new offshore drilling rigs.
Californians Still Really Like Prop. 13. Except For The Big Parts They Don’t Like.September 7, 2018Forty years after its passage, California's landmark anti-tax measure remains as popular as ever. But there's more nuance in the polling than you might think.
Cuts Coming For Sacramento City School District To Make Up For $24 Million DeficitSeptember 7, 2018 | Bob MoffittSacramento City Unified School District has been warned for months to balance its budget and is now being ordered. Which programs or positions will be cut has not been determined.
JazzEsperanza Spalding Is The 21st Century's Jazz GeniusSeptember 7, 2018The ways in which Spalding's music is the most radical are perhaps the most easily overlooked: how, through her singing and playing, she challenges gender norms across styles.
Delta Fire Will Keep I-5 Closed Through The WeekendSeptember 7, 2018(AP) — A decision was expected Friday on whether to reopen Interstate 5 but first authorities had to check the safety of the pavement and cut down burned trees next to the road — some of them 70 feet tall — that might be in danger of falling down
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPoly Varghese And Jay Nair Play ‘Whispers Of Trance’September 7, 2018 | Cody DrabbleClassical Indian musician Poly Varghese plays music from his 2018 record “Whispers of Trance” on his unique instrument, the Mohan Veena. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOn Top Of Their Game: Craft Brewers Convene In SacramentoSeptember 7, 2018The California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival is in Sacramento through Sept. 8. Chef Casey Shideler and Dr. Charlie Bamforth discuss current trends in craft brewing and food pairing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio Reads: Vanessa Hua’s 'A River of Stars'September 7, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJournalist Vanessa Hua’s debut novel is receiving rave reviews. In this excerpt from CapRadio Reads, host Donna Apidone speaks with Hua about “A River of Stars.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Controversy At The DMV, Public Safety Bills Move On To GovernorSeptember 7, 2018Extreme wait times and revelations about incorrect information in voter registrations continue to plague the Department of Motor Vehicles, while California District Attorneys urge the governor to veto two new public safety bills. 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.
