Map: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E’s Planned Oct. 21 ShutoffOctober 20, 2020 | Emily ZentnerPG&E expects to restore power to essentially all of the 31,000 customers who are affected by its latest power shutoff by late Friday.
State GovernmentThese Women Democrats Are Trying to Turn Rural California Blue This ElectionOctober 20, 2020A slate of Democratic candidates are running for national and state seats in deeply conservative, far Northern and Eastern parts of California. But they’re up against tough odds in districts with majority Republican registered voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Energy Leaders Meet, Talk Details of Carbon Neutral FutureOctober 19, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAmidst devastating wildfires and dire climate assessments, environmental innovators in California’s public and private sectors are meeting for three days this week to brainstorm about how the state can reach its climate goals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp. 20: Should California’s DNA bank expand to shoplifters, opioid offenders?October 19, 2020Tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanors would have their DNA stored. District attorneys disagree about whether it would help solve violent crimes.
Sacramento Could Avoid Another Coronavirus Wave, Health Director Says, But Cautions Against Private GatheringsOctober 19, 2020 | Chris HaganSacramento County Health Director Peter Beilenson says COVID-19 metrics are trending in the right direction, but is advising residents against holiday gatherings in order to avoid another surge like the one experienced in the summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Talks ‘Strong Mayor,’ Rent ControlOctober 19, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Kris Hooks | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joined CapRadio’s Race and Equity Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan, State Government Reporter Scott Rodd and News Editor Kris Hooks to discuss the city’s Measure A and Measure C.
California Will Review FDA-Approved COVID-19 Vaccines Before Releasing To Public, Newsom Says October 19, 2020 | Mike HagertyGov. Gavin Newsom says the additional level of review would occur no matter who wins the presidential election next month, because “40 million Americans that happen to live in California deserve” verified, independent analysis.
New CapRadio/Valley Vision Poll Finds Coronavirus Still Major Concern For Sacramento Area ResidentsOctober 19, 2020 | Randol White | Kacey SycamoreA second Valley Vision/CapRadio poll of how Sacramento region residents are experiencing the coronavirus pandemic finds people are worn down — and still concerned about the virus. Still, people of color continue to be more severely impacted. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareKaiser Cited For Failing To Treat COVID-19 As AirborneOctober 18, 2020California workplace safety officials cite Kaiser Permanente for failing to treat COVID-19 as an airborne disease. Kaiser says it will appeal the citation against its psychiatric facility in Santa Clara.
State GovernmentHow Would Prop. 15 Impact California’s Housing Crisis?October 17, 2020Some experts are concerned higher taxes on commercial properties will incentivize cash-strapped cities to favor retail over housing. One analysis suggests Prop. 15 could be a housing boon, though.