State GovernmentA Look At The 13 New Laws California Has Passed This YearMay 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordMost of the laws that have passed are urgency measures, meaning they take effect immediately — either to tweak an existing law or in response to a prominent in-the-moment issue.
Muslims Continue Iftar Tradition At California State CapitolMay 22, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiFor the past 14 years, Muslims have gathered at the California State Capitol for one day during Ramadan to break their day-long fast. Monday night, the community celebrated the 15th year of this tradition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Highway 395 Reopens After Massive Mudslide Near Nevada-California State LineMay 22, 2018 | Steve MilneA major freeway in the Sierra was reopened Tuesday afternoon after a massive mudslide shut it down Monday night. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Moves To Defend Law Allowing Life-Ending DrugsMay 22, 2018California's attorney general is asking an appeals court to quickly block a judge's decision to toss a 2016 state law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe X That Marks Sacramento’s Social Ills: How Decades-Old Policy Racially Divided The CityMay 22, 2018 | Bert JohnsonSociologist Jesus Hernandez explains the geography that forms the baseline for race relations and public infrastructure investment in Sacramento, and how it influences the health of the city’s neighborhoods. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDissect Podcast Launches New Season On Frank OceanMay 22, 2018 | Cody DrabbleDissect podcast season three has returned as a Spotify original to break down the biographical and musical story behind Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" and "Blonde," and the long wait between both albums. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDance-Driven Romance 'American In Paris' Takes The Stage At Broadway SacramentoMay 22, 2018The national tour of "An American in Paris" runs through Sunday at the Community Center Theater. Actress Teri Hansen and Music Director David Andrews Rogers talk about the Tony Award-winning production. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council To Vote On $11 Million For Memorial Auditorium RenovationMay 21, 2018 | Bob MoffittIf it passes on Tuesday, work could begin as soon as June.
Health CareSacramento's Black Community Wants Racial Justice After Stephon Clark's Death. But This Isn’t The First Push To Save Black Lives.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIn the wake of Stephon Clark’s death, a new conversation emerged between black residents and local government. But neighborhood leaders said they’ve been pointing out racial inequality — and the role it plays in the deaths of black youth — for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter Texas Shooting, California Assembly Votes To Expand Gun Violence Restraining OrderMay 21, 2018 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers passed legislation that would allow teachers and school staff to request temporary confiscation of a person’s firearms. The bill now moves to the Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNeed A Ride To The Doctor? UC Davis Will Call Some Pregnant Women A Lyft.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaPregnant women who have a hard time getting to their UC Davis medical appointments have a new option: calling a free Lyft. It’s just one way that ride-hailing apps are playing a role in medical care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has Obama Endorsed In The California Governor’s Race? No.May 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsA recent campaign mailer and TV ad feature former President Barack Obama warmly embracing California candidate for governor Antonio Villaraigosa, conveying the possible impression that Obama has endorsed the former mayor of Los Angeles.
Monday Is Last Day To Register To Vote In California PrimaryMay 21, 2018Californians have until midnight Monday, May 21, to register to vote for the upcoming primary election.
Health CareAre Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAs a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: Presidential TweetsMay 21, 2018 | Cody DrabblePresident Trump called for a Justice Department investigation via Twitter. Political Junkie Ken Rudin weighs in on why. 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.
