EducationMore kids skipping kindergarten post-pandemicDecember 20, 2023Many parents feel their children aren't ready for kindergarten, after the pandemic disrupted their ability to socialize and learn skills.
Sean Loloee indictment: What could happen to his Sacramento City Council seat?December 19, 2023 | Kristin LamIf Sean Loloee resigns, the City Council can appoint someone to represent District 2 through December 2024. The mayor and council don’t have the authority to remove Loloee, according to the city.
Google to pay $700 million in case over whether its app store is an illegal monopolyDecember 19, 2023The deal with dozens of states resolves a lawsuit that claimed Google engages in anticompetitive behavior through its Google Play store, which is how most people download apps on Android devices.
EducationTired of the waiting lists for California’s public universities, nursing students increasingly turn to expensive private programsDecember 19, 2023The number of nursing students enrolling in high-priced private programs has nearly doubled over the past 10 years as the state’s public universities have stagnated in growth.
The Sacramento region has its first drive-thru convenience storeDecember 18, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Tony RodriguezFire Stop, a drive-thru convenience store, is the area’s first. It was founded by a local couple inspired by something they noticed while living in Ohio.
CapRadio interim GM on finances: 'We can get through the month of May'December 18, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezCapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez asked CapRadio Interim General Manager Tom Karlo for an end-of-year update on unprecedented financial challenges facing the news and music stations, following a devastating audit commissioned by the CSU system. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials hope new flood strategies can help the Sacramento region handle an unpredictable winterDecember 18, 2023 | Nicole Nixon | Manola SecairaInfrastructure meant to prevent flooding in California cities is aging and experts say the state must prepare for more intense storms as they prepare for an unpredictable El Niño winter.
ClassicalSacramento choral ensemble Vox Musica illuminates the holiday spiritDecember 15, 2023 | Jennifer ReasonAs it enters its 18th season, Vox Musica prepares for a holiday concert to bring hope and human connection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council member Sean Loloee indicted by federal grand juryDecember 15, 2023 | Claire Morgan | Mike Hagerty | Kristin LamLoloee, who represents District 2 in north Sacramento, also owns the Viva Supermarkets chain. The indictment alleges he and a business partner falsified immigration documents, withheld overtime pay and fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds.
Ahead of final year in office, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg undecided on next stepsDecember 15, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezDarrell Steinberg has been mayor of Sacramento since 2016, but announced he won’t run for a third term in 2024. He spoke with CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez about his priorities for the coming year and why he is waiting to decide what to do next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
