California DreamHousing, Homelessness And The California DreamAugust 24, 2018For many, the California Dream has been shrunk down to keeping a place to live.
California DreamA Deeper Dive Into California's Housing and Homelessness CrisisAugust 24, 2018As rents continue to rise, millions of low-income Californians struggle to meet ends meet, and many live on the edge of homelessness.
Business Journal: CalPERS High-Rise, Railyards Infrastructure, Pot RevenueAugust 24, 2018 | Steve MilneCalPERS wants to turn the vacant lot it owns on Capitol Mall into the site of Sacramento's tallest high-rise. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has the details on that story, plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Golden State Killer Suspect Hears 13 New Rape-Related ChargesAugust 23, 2018 | Bob MoffittFor the past four months, the trial of Joseph James DeAngelo has been a murder trial. Today, for the first time, some of East Area Rapist victims in Sacramento and Contra Costa Counties heard their cases added to the charges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Approves Ban On Paying Ballot Initiative Signature-Gatherers By Each Voter SignatureAugust 23, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe California Legislature has passed what would be a major change to the state’s initiative process. A measure on its way to Governor Jerry Brown would ban paying initiative signature-gatherers for each voter signature they collect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government20 Pieces Of Legislation Are In Play At The Capitol To Stem California’s Opioid Problem. Here’s A Roundup.August 23, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaEveryone’s got their own ideas about how to solve the opioid crisis. Here’s a quick take on California bills that could change the game.
San Francisco Man Arrested For Deadly Klamathon FireAugust 23, 2018Investigators concluded that a debris fire he started turned into a 60-square-mile blaze that killed one person and destroyed 35 homes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Seeks To Be First State To Limit Plastic StrawsAugust 23, 2018Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Jerry Brown a measure that supporters say would make California the first state to bar full-service restaurants from giving out single-use plastic straws unless customers request them.
US Rep. Duncan Hunter, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Illegal SpendingAugust 23, 2018The California Republican and his wife, Margaret, entered their pleas in federal court, where prosecutors said bond could be set low because the couple is living paycheck to paycheck.
Why Stockton Believes A Cal State Could Seal Its ComebackAugust 23, 2018Local elected officials see a potential Cal State campus as the climax of Stockton’s redemption story — a chance to boost local businesses and create a college-going culture among the city’s youth.
State GovernmentCalifornia Net Neutrality Measure Advances, As Firefighters Complain Of ThrottlingAugust 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordAn effort in California to impose net neutrality through state legislation passed a key vote Wednesday, two days after the Santa Clara County Fire Department complained of Verizon throttling its data. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Make It Legal To Sell Home-Cooked MealsAugust 22, 2018 | Nadine SebaiHome cooks rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Wednesday in support of a bill that would make California the first state to permit and regulate the small-scale sale of meals from home kitchens. Opponents say it could be a recipe for disaster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Limit Nondisclosure AgreementsAugust 22, 2018California would bar forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that enjoys celebrity backing from some in the #MeToo movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Bill To Erase Old Pot ConvictionsAugust 22, 2018A bill requiring California prosecutors to erase or reduce thousands of marijuana criminal convictions was approved by the state Legislature on Wednesday and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
Verizon Throttled Firefighters' Data As Mendocino Wildfire Raged, Fire Chief SaysAugust 22, 2018Santa Clara Fire Chief Anthony Bowden said data speeds plummeted — and he blames the repeal of net neutrality. Now, he's backing state and local agencies that are pushing to undo the FCC decision.
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.
