A Deeper Understanding Of The COVID-19 CrisisJuly 13, 2020 | Joe BarrCapRadio and Valley Vision are partnering on a poll examining how Sacramento-area residents are experiencing and responding to the COVID-19 crisis. CapRadio Chief Content Officer Joe Barr explains how it will inform reporting over the coming months.
Should The State Investigate Local Police Shootings? California Rethinks Its ResistanceJuly 12, 2020If this state is the nation’s laboratory for progressive laws, why has it been unable to keep the police from policing themselves?
Some California Schools Delay In-Person Classes As Coronavirus SurgesJuly 11, 2020Schools across the state aren’t sure they can come up with procedures — and the money to implement them — to keep kids safe before class is scheduled to begin this fall.
To Confront COVID-19 Budget Crisis, Nevada Legislators Consider Cuts While Advocates Call For ReformJuly 10, 2020 | Bert JohnsonState lawmakers meet for a special session to address $1.2 billion in budget shortfalls, reviewing deep cuts to state services. But advocates and community members urge revenue raising and police reform.
California To Release Thousands Of Inmates Early As Coronavirus Rips Through Prison SystemJuly 10, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe state corrections department announced roughly 8,000 nonviolent offenders could gain early release in the coming weeks under guidelines approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Lawmaker Makes ‘Oversimplified, Untrue’ Claim About COVID-19 And Lack Of Risk To ChildrenJuly 10, 2020 | Chris NicholsContrary to the claim by state Sen. Melissa Melendez, there are studies that show children can be at risk of COVID-19 even if the risk is less than that for adults.
EnvironmentThe More Electric Uber And Lyft Cars There Are The More The Climate Benefits, Researchers SuggestJuly 10, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIf an electric car is used for ride-hailing services it could have three times the climate benefits of a personally owned electric car. That’s because these cars are really efficient, among other reasons UC Davis researchers recently found.
Business Journal: Federal COVID-19 Relief Program Boosts Some Sacramento CompaniesJuly 10, 2020 | Steve MilneNew numbers show how much help Sacramento area businesses are getting from the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government's biggest initiative to assist small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Has No Clear Use-Of-Force Standard For Security Guards. Regulators Say That Leaves Their Hands Tied.July 10, 2020 | Scott RoddA federal lawsuit alleges a man died after private security at the Golden 1 Center kneeled on his neck for more than four minutes. Experts say vague regulations make it hard to punish guards for using excessive force in California.
Health CareSacramento Communities Already Struggling To Access Testing Say Temporary County Site Closures Were 'A Heavy Blow'July 9, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento community organizations worry the gap in COVID-19 testing availability this week, and the ongoing closure of one walk-up site, will exacerbate an already dire need for testing in underserved communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
