A weekly roundup of the region's economic news with Sonya Sorich, digital editor of the Sacramento Business Journal. Heard Fridays, during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
June 26, 2020
Sutter Health says it’s facing financial challenges with coronavirus-related losses and a $575 million antitrust settlement agreement.
June 19, 2020 | Steve Milne
The MARRS building in midtown Sacramento has city approval to close off a block of 20th Street between J and K. It’s part of a new push for al fresco dining as shuttered restaurants reopen during the pandemic.
May 1, 2020 | Steve Milne
Efforts to redevelop Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights may be progressing. The mall's owner has purchased a Macy's store at the site. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details.
April 24, 2020 | Steve Milne
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, it's raising questions about the schedule for opening some new retail stores planned in the Sacramento area. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story plus more business news.
April 17, 2020 | Steve Milne
The musical mural that used to wrap around the old Tower and Dimple record stores at 16th and Broadway may live on, even though the building itself was torn down. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich says it's part of an apartment project.
April 10, 2020 | Steve Milne
Businesses in the Sacramento area – and throughout the country – have had trouble applying for the Paycheck Protection Program to keep from laying off workers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich reports.
April 3, 2020 | Steve Milne
Even though construction is considered an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic, some workers are still being laid off. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story, plus news about more restaurant workers losing jobs.
March 27, 2020 | Steve Milne
Commercial tenants affected by the coronavirus will be protected against eviction under an ordinance approved by the Sacramento City Council this week. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news.
March 20, 2020 | Steve Milne
Restaurants are trying to stay in business amidst the coronavirus pandemic offering curbside pickup. A few eateries have even added a grocery component, selling items from their kitchen. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports.
March 13, 2020 | Steve Milne
Sacramento was expecting an economic impact of $5 million from March Madness games later this month but the NCAA has canceled its tournaments because of corona virus concerns.
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