This Election Week, CapRadio Is Going Live — All Day, Every DayOctober 31, 2020 | Ben AdlerThis election week, CapRadio’s Programming, News, Insight, Operations and Tech teams have put together an unprecedented coverage plan: We’re going live — both national and local — all day, every day … and late into Election Night.
State GovernmentVoting At 17: Ballot Measure Would Give Latino Teens Biggest Share In New Voting RightsOctober 31, 2020If Proposition 18 passes, California would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries or special elections if they will be 18 by the general election.
Health CareNewsom Pledges More COVID-19 Testing Capacity With New LabOctober 31, 2020The governor announces the opening of a PerkinElmer lab in Santa Clarita that will help double statewide COVID-19 testing capacity by March.
State GovernmentDemocrats Look To Expand Their Supermajority In California’s StatehouseOctober 30, 2020 | Nicole NixonDemocrats have controlled California’s legislature for decades, but the Nov. 3 election offers a chance for the party to cement its supermajority and pick up more legislative seats.
Halloween Poses A Scary Amount Of COVID-19 Risk. Here’s How To Make Your Celebrations SaferOctober 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaIn Sacramento County, officials say Halloween isn’t canceled, it’s just got to be modified. Indoor gatherings are a big no-no, as is trick-or-treating from doorstep to doorstep.
Sacramento’s Mexican-American Community Strives To Uphold Day Of The Dead Traditions While Grieving COVID-19 LossesOctober 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaOrganizers in Sacramento’s Mexican-American community say the high COVID-19 death rate among Latinos will make this year’s Dia de Los Muertos festivities more somber, but people will uphold the tradition in a modified way. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What To Know Before Voting In-Person In CaliforniaOctober 30, 2020 | Chris NicholsElection officials say voters can expect social distancing at the polls, free masks and efforts to de-escalate any voter intimidation or harassment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 3It’s All About The VoteOctober 30, 2020Election day is Tuesday, but a record number of Californians have already cast their ballots. Our hosts explore who is voting early, and whether this will affect turnout and results. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Meet the District 8 City Council Candidates Running To Represent South SacramentoOctober 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanMai Vang and Les Simmons are two candidates who agree on the issues facing the District’s neighborhoods, but they have different approaches to how these should be addres
Health CarePlanning To Vote In Person? Here’s How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19.October 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaHealth experts say with the appropriate planning and the cooperation of the public, voting in-person can be done relatively safely.