North Sacramento Voters Didn’t Turn Out in March. Will They Show Up In November?October 28, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe city of Sacramento’s District 2 historically has had low voter turn-out. Community organizations are working to change that this November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
App-Based Companies Pushing Prop. 22 Say Drivers Will Get Health Benefits. Will They?October 28, 2020Leading into the Nov. 3 election, the ballot measure is mired in controversy and the subject of a lawsuit from Uber drivers alleging that the company inappropriately pressured them to vote for the initiative.
Health CareFeeling Anxious About the Election? We Asked A Psychiatrist How To CopeOctober 28, 2020 | Steve Milne | Megan ManataWorried about the election? Stop your doom scrolling, and read this. We spoke to a Stanford psychiatry professor to learn about how this election’s news cycle feels nonstop, and how to step away from it all for a bit.
As Election Day Nears, Far Right Groups Surge In NevadaOctober 28, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada has been a hub of right wing extremism for decades. During a troubled election year, experts fear political discord could lead to violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIs It Too Late To Mail In Your Ballot? Here’s Why You Don’t Need To PanicOctober 27, 2020Election administrators and legal experts have a message for voters in California: Breathe.
Yolo County Registrar Pushes Back Against GOP Email Claiming ‘Great Potential For Fraud’ In ElectionOctober 27, 2020 | Chris NicholsElection experts say there’s no evidence of widespread fraud connected to mail-in voting.
Making Sense Of Measure C: A Voter’s Guide To The Rent Control Proposal In SacramentoOctober 27, 2020 | Scott RoddSupporters say renters are struggling more than ever during the pandemic-induced recession. Opponents say the measure would stifle housing production and create unnecessary bureaucracy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVerily’s COVID Testing Program Halted in San Francisco and OaklandOctober 27, 2020San Francisco and Alameda counties have cut ties with Google's health-focused sister company, Verily, due to privacy concerns and complaints that high-income communities were using funding earmarked for low-income BIPOC neighborhoods.
ClassicalIn Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal MomentOctober 27, 2020The pianist joins Ari Shapiro to discuss Amplify With Lara Downes, a video series on Black musicians who have experienced renewed creativity regarding racial injustice.
Watch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires, COVID-19 For Oct. 27October 27, 2020Watch as Gov. Gavin Newsom provided an update on the state's response to wildfires and COVID-19.
