EducationA guide to Sacramento area 2024 General Election school board candidatesNovember 4, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaCapRadio sent interview questions to every candidate listed as running in the 2024 General Election on the county ballot and compiled their responses.
State GovernmentSacramento County officials say safety is part of every stage of a ballot's ‘lifecycle’November 4, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCounty officials walked CapRadio through the processes and the safety measures along the way.
Sacramento RegionPlacer County launches new process to count mail-in ballots dropped off at vote centers immediatelyNovember 1, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaPlacer County’s new “sign, scan and go” process reduces its post-election night ballot counting by allowing vote centers to scan and count mail-in ballots. Roughly 90% of the county votes by mail, often close to election day.
Environment‘Immediate threat’: Mussel invades California’s Delta, first time in North AmericaNovember 1, 2024The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it has the potential to clog major water supply pumps.
Sacramento RegionJohn Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las VegasOctober 31, 2024Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 million loan.
Sacramento RegionNo, it’s not just you. Parking at the Trader Joe’s in East Sacramento is getting harderOctober 31, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaEarlier this year, the grocery store opened an auxiliary parking at the site of the former Burr's Fountain ice cream shop. But after six months, it closed as unceremoniously as it arrived. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s own LeVar Burton receives award from White House for literacy workOctober 29, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisActor and former Sacramentan LeVar Burton received the 2023 Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden for his impact as an actor, literacy advocate and storytelling.
Sacramento RegionWhat are the rules for what voters can say and wear at a polling place?October 28, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaIt’s important to follow rules regarding what’s allowed when visiting vote centers. One of these rules is no electioneering, which is something Placer County’s registrar of voters said is often done because voters are unaware of the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County officials dispel election rumorsOctober 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiTwo county supervisors talked to reporters at the main elections office about security and misinformation.
EnvironmentWalmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous wasteOctober 23, 2024Walmart has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California officials that alleged the retail giant illegally dumped hazardous waste.
