California Lawmakers Move Closer To Regional Electric GridJune 19, 2018(AP) — A contentious proposal to link oversight of California's electric grid with other states in the U.S. West narrowly cleared a legislative hurdle Tuesday.
The Median Home Price In California Now Exceeds $600,000June 19, 2018 | Drew SandsorThere are now five counties out of the nine-county Bay Area where the median price is above a million dollars. In Sacramento County, the median price for a home in May 2018 was $375,000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Area School Districts Suspend Black Male Students At Highest Rate In The StateJune 19, 2018 | Randol WhiteBlack male children in the Sacramento City Unified School District are suspended at a significantly higher rate than any other districts in California, according to a recent study by San Diego State and UCLA. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s A New Look At Designs For Sacramento’s Remodeled Convention Center And Community Center TheaterJune 19, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has released the latest renderings for the Convention Center and Community Center Theater projects.
Sacramento Black Lives Matter Begins Eight Days Of Protest After Deaths Of Stephon Clark, Brandon SmithJune 19, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe eight days will commemorate the eight bullets fired by Sacramento police that hit Clark. Demonstrators will also speak out about Smith, who died in police custody on June 6. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Spoonful of Sugar: Fair Oaks Theatre Festival Presents 'Mary Poppins'June 19, 2018 | Bert JohnsonFair Oaks Theatre Festival cast members preview the summer production of “Mary Poppins.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRepublic FC To Host Refugee Soccer Tournament for World Refugee DayJune 19, 2018 | Bert JohnsonIn honor of World Refugee Day, Sacramento Republic FC has partnered with photojournalist Micah Albert and World Relief Sacramento to host a refugee soccer tournament and community carnival on Wednesday, June 20. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTeacher Who Challenged Union Speaks Out About US Supreme Court CaseJune 19, 2018 | Cody DrabbleRebecca Friedrichs is the teacher who challenged the California Teachers Association on its union agency fees on First Amendment grounds. She lost her 2016 case, but joins to talk about a similar case pending before the court this term. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWork Equity President Reflects On Proposed Harassment ProtocolsJune 19, 2018 | Cody DrabblePamela Lopez with Work Equity reflects on the proposed harassment protocol at the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve New Online Community College, Expanded Tax BreaksJune 19, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers passed several "budget trailer bills" on Monday, including one authorizing a new, online community college. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
2 Federal Agencies Take Closer Look Into Tesla FireJune 18, 2018(AP) — One federal safety agency has dispatched an investigator and another says it is gathering information on a Tesla battery fire in Southern California.
GOP Candidate For California Governor Pushes Gas Tax RepealJune 18, 2018(AP) — Republican candidate for California governor John Cox on Monday blasted a recent gas tax increase, previewing a central theme of his campaign message about the state's high cost of living.
EnvironmentEnvironmentalists Sue To Block Possible Elk Grove ExpansionJune 18, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe idea of expanding the city of Elk Grove's sphere of influence is being questioned by environmental groups. Meanwhile, the city says expansion could bring needed jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Legislature Discusses New Policy On Sexual HarassmentJune 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerState lawmakers are moving toward adopting a new policy on how the Legislature will investigate sexual harassment complaints. A joint Senate-Assembly subcommittee discussed the proposal Monday after its public release on Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin RTD To Offer Free Bus Rides ThursdayJune 18, 2018 | Rich IbarraThe free rides will be part of the national “Dump the Pump” Day to promote public transit.
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.
