Ask The Experts: What To Consider Before You Camp, Hike, Backpack During Mask SummerJuly 16, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornians love the outdoors. Camping, backpacking, floating, road trips, biking and all take planning, but how do we do this ethically with COVID-19? CapRadio talks to experts about how to get outdoors responsibly amid the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Hidden Toll Of California’s Black ExodusJuly 16, 2020Around 275,000 Black Californians have left high-cost coastal cities in the last three decades, sometimes bound for other states or cities, but more often to seek their slice of the American dream in the state’s sprawling suburban backyard.
State GovernmentNevada Lawmakers Send ‘Hail Mary’ Funding Request To CongressJuly 15, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada lawmakers sent a bipartisan letter to Congressional leaders, asking for more federal aid to states.
Trump’s Smog Decision Fails To Protect Californians From Unhealthy Air, Experts SayJuly 15, 2020Rejecting a tougher smog standard is not based on the latest science, California officials say.
No, The Supreme Court Did Not Strike Down Voting-By-MailJuly 15, 2020 | Chris NicholsA popular Facebook post claims that the Supreme Court struck down voting-by-mail. That's not what happened, and PolitiFact California rates this claim as false.
Health CareSacramento County Schools To Remain Closed This FallJuly 15, 2020 | Chris HaganSacramento County public school students won't return to the classroom this fall, after the county office of education announced all 13 districts would start the school year with distance learning.
Coronavirus-Related Income Loss Higher In Sacramento-Area Communities Of ColorJuly 15, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneNearly half of Sacramento-area residents in a CapRadio/Valley Vision survey said they had lost income because of COVID-19. Some communities have been hit harder. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Coronavirus Surge Prompts California Health Leaders To Reevaluate Who Should Get A Test July 14, 2020 | Nicole NixonUpwards of 100,000 Californians are getting tested for COVID-19 every day, but state health officials say those tests should be reserved for hospitalized patients, people with symptoms and essential workers, similar to the early days of the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Groups Are Writing A ‘People’s Budget’ To Defund Police, Invest In Community ServicesJuly 14, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaOrganizations representing homeless, incarcerated and low-income individuals in Sacramento are asking county officials to consider shifting money away from law enforcement and toward health, education and social services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sutter Health Wants To Delay A Settlement Payment Due To COVID-19, But Experts Say Large Health Systems Have Plenty Of ReservesJuly 14, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSutter Health wants to delay finalizing a $575 million settlement, citing financial losses due to COVID-19. But advocates, health policy experts and California’s attorney general say the hospital system can’t use the pandemic as an excuse not to pay.
