State GovernmentHomeless Californians Who Commit Minor Crimes Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail Under Proposed Ballot MeasureOctober 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsA proposed statewide ballot measure would create a court system to channel people who are homeless toward mental health treatment instead of jail for some minor crimes. But many homeless advocates say it could lead to mass institutionalization.
Business Journal: Midtown Jimboy's Closes, Expected MLS Economic Boost, Sutter Health Lawsuit, Flatstick Pub OpeningOctober 18, 2019 | Steve MilneAfter more than 50 years, the Jimboy's in Midtown Sacramento closed this week. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Bad Teeth And Lack Of Dental Care Can Lead To Poverty, DiscriminationOctober 17, 2019Some Californians on MediCal have resorted to pulling their own teeth. They try to access dental services over the years, but can't navigate the complicated system, and lose faith when their only option is teeth removal.
Sacramento Sheriff Releases Video Of Deputy Fatally Shooting Man In HeraldOctober 17, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has released the car camera video of last weekend's shooting of a man in the small community of Herald.
Sacramento’s Railyards District Prepares For Potential MLS AnnouncementOctober 17, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe Sacramento Republic FC's possible new stadium is just one of several large-scale projects in the works for the area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamAnger And Loss After Last Week's Power BlackoutOctober 17, 2019 | Scott RoddLast week, more than 700,000 PG&E customers lost power during planned shutoffs, which the utility claimed were due to heightened risk of wildfires. But the company — by its own admission — fumbled the outage from the start. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBusiness Owner Shares Experience During Recent PG&E Power Shut OffsOctober 17, 2019Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission holds an emergency hearing on PG&E’s public safety power shutoffs. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd shares the view from one business, from PG&E and from a former administrative law judge at the CPUC. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tom Steyer Claimed ‘90% Of Americans Have Not Had A Raise For 40 Years.’ Is He Right?October 16, 2019 | Chris NicholsMost Americans have seen income go up, slowly.
State GovernmentLawmakers, Advocacy Groups Explore Replacement For California Channel After Cable Industry Shuts It DownOctober 16, 2019 | Ben AdlerAfter 25 years of broadcasting the California Legislature’s floor sessions and committee hearings, the state’s version of C-SPAN has gone dark. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Earthquake Alerts To Become Available StatewideOctober 16, 2019The system's statewide debut Thursday will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that ravaged the San Francisco Bay area on Oct. 17, 1989, as well as the annual Great Shakeout safety drill.
