Business Journal: Five Below Discount Stores Coming To Sacramento; Economic Forecast; Rent Control Measure PassesAugust 16, 2019 | Steve MilnePhiladelphia-based discount retail chain Five Below is entering the Sacramento area with its first store. 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.
State GovernmentProposition 13 Battle Gets New Momentum For November 2020 BallotAugust 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerOne of the most expensive political fights in California history could be headed for the November 2020 ballot: a property tax increase that could raise $10 billion a year for schools, community colleges and local governments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pregnant Or Trying? Here’s How To Get The Most Out Of California’s New Paid Family Leave LawAugust 15, 2019California recently approved a longer paid family leave. Here's how that's going to work.
Health CareSacramento Group Works To Make Dance More Accessible For People With AutismAugust 15, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCapital Dance Project, an offshoot of the Sacramento Ballet, expanded its offerings to include sensory-friendly classes for people with autism and other disabilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnnual Softball Game For California Lawmakers Showcases Bipartisanship — As Republicans Struggle to Field TeamAugust 15, 2019 | Scott RoddInstead of Democrats versus Republicans, like in previous years, the two teams were a mix of party affiliations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Work To Begin On New I-5 Interchange Aimed At Boosting Development Near Sacramento AirportAugust 15, 2019 | Bob MoffittSacramento County hopes a new interchange near the international airport will spur economic development worth billions of dollars — but there will be road closures during the major construction, which begins this week.
Report: PG&E Failed To Deal With Some Trees Near Power LinesAugust 15, 2019(AP) — PG&E failed to clear away thousands of trees that posed a threat to power lines, according to a report from a court-appointed monitor that was made public Wednesday.
TahoeLand | Episode 2The Shrimp ProblemAugust 15, 2019Invasive shrimp are threatening Lake Tahoe’s iconic clarity. But removing them might keep Tahoe blue — and it also could be a solution for other communities grappling with climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TahoeLandTrillions Of Invasive Shrimp Are Degrading Lake Tahoe’s Clarity. Now Researchers Are Trying To Stop Them.August 15, 2019 | Emily ZentnerMysis shrimp, an invasive species put in Lake Tahoe by humans, have gobbled up the tiny creatures that keep the lake clear. Can we control the shrimp population enough to fix the problem?
State GovernmentCould California Efforts To Maintain Obama-era Environmental Rules, Enact Rent Caps Succeed This Year? State Senate Leader Is Optimistic.August 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins spoke with CapRadio about her proposal to put Obama-era environmental rules into state law, plus the possibility of action at the Capitol on tenant protections and new rules for gig economy workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
