State GovernmentHere’s what we know about Sacramento County 2024 General Election resultsNovember 22, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Claire Morgan | Kate WolffeCapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for the Sacramento County 2024 General Election here.
State GovernmentCalifornia State Auditor report says state employees mishandled about $2.6 millionNovember 22, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe report outlines eight substantiated allegations of what the department calls waste, inefficiency and improper hiring in state government.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia’s skater historian José Vadi chronicles culture, community and California in motionNovember 22, 2024Vadi began skating as a teenager, grinding metallic ledges, curbs and loading docks near his home in Pomona. Now, in his late 30s, he's a filmmaker, playwright, journalist and essayist. He's authored two books about skateboarding.
EducationCalifornia State University increases its graduation rates but is falling short of its ambitious goalsNovember 22, 2024Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind.
EnvironmentNorthern California gets record rain and heavy snow. Many have been in the dark for days in SeattleNovember 22, 2024A major storm with heavy snow and record rain that's moving through Northern California has toppled trees, closed roads and prompted evacuations in some areas after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio releases audited 2024 financial reports, revealing $10M in debt and its repayment plansNovember 21, 2024 | Chris Nichols | Claire MorganCapRadio management officials say a plan is underway to pay back $7.7 million owed to Sacramento State for the cost of the station’s two Downtown projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationThis year's FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it's 'a piece of cake'November 21, 2024The FAFSA form is now open to students hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 academic year. Students can expect a much smoother process compared to the last cycle.
State GovernmentMost of the country shifted right in the 2024 presidential electionNovember 21, 2024In 2020, President Biden won six of the seven closely watched states. This year, President-elect Donald Trump won all seven — plus is on track to win a majority of the popular vote, according to AP.
Sacramento RegionInside the gas station serving some of Sacramento’s best quesabirriaNovember 21, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaEl Cora Birria is an unassuming establishment located in the back of a gas station convenience store. The business gained TikTok fame during the pandemic but has since been struggling to make ends meet.
State GovernmentNo raise for California’s minimum wage workers. Voters reject Prop. 32November 20, 2024California voters refused to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more.
