As Students Return To Classrooms, One Group Is Noticeably Still Learning at Home: Asian AmericansApril 9, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanRecent data from the Sacramento City Unified School District shows Asian American students are much less likely than any other student group to opt for in-person learning.
Health CareBlue Shield Of California Has Taken Over The State's Vaccine Roll-Out. Here’s What That Means.April 9, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaBlue Shield is pushing forward with its vaccine distribution efforts in partnership with the state. Company officials say they’re set up to vaccinate six million Californians a week, pending vaccine supply.
Many Sacramento Students Are Choosing To Continue Learning At Home Despite School OpeningsApril 9, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneAbout half of Sacramento City Unified School District students chose to go back to class in April. But the decision to stay in distance learning varies widely by race and grade level — with Asian-American students most likely to stay online. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 20California Tries for a Homerun on Reopening; Whiffs on Legislation to Solve Nursing Home ProblemsApril 9, 2021More than 9,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19 in California. But problems existed long before the pandemic. We’ll hear the results of a CalMatters investigation. Plus, the state plans to reopen as baseball welcomes fans back. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Photos: What In-Person Classes Look Like In The Sacramento RegionApril 8, 2021 | Andrew NixonCapRadio Visual Journalist Andrew Nixon visited three Sacramento-area schools Thursday to get a sense of what the new experience will be like for students and teachers as they return to in-person classes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers, Newsom Agree On $536-Million Wildfire Prevention PlanApril 8, 2021 | Scott RoddThe money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHomebound Californians Still Lack Options To Get COVID-19 VaccineApril 8, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaPeople in need of in-home care have been near the top of the eligibility list since early in the vaccine roll-out. But there are likely still thousands of people unable to leave their homes trying to figure out how to access the shot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVaccine Passports In California? Answers To Your QuestionsApril 8, 2021California has no plans to administer a passport. But the state is sending mixed messages to businesses about the need to verify that people at large events are vaccinated.
JazzCapRadio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With Special ProgrammingApril 7, 2021April is Jazz Appreciation Month. While we’re not yet able to enjoy live concerts due to COVID-19 restrictions, we thought this would be a good time to look back at some of the many concerts CapRadio has recorded over the past 40 years.
Photos: Sacramento River Cats Welcome Fans Back For First Time Since 2019April 7, 2021 | Andrew NixonAround 528 socially-distanced fans came out for a scrimmage between the alternate site squads for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. It was the first game at the park since Sept. 11, 2019.
