City of Sacramento plans to poll voters on possible vacancy tax ballot measureDecember 6, 2023 | Kristin LamIf the City Council puts a vacancy tax measure on the November 2024 ballot, it would need a two-third majority vote to pass.
State GovernmentFormer Speaker Kevin McCarthy to retire at the end of the monthDecember 6, 2023Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will retire at the end of this year, leaving just weeks left in his time in office.
EnvironmentSacramento DA adds environmental claims to lawsuit against city over homelessness responseDecember 6, 2023 | Mike HagertySacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho amended a lawsuit against the city of Sacramento, saying unhoused residents pollute rivers and streams. Homeless advocates say recent studies show that’s untrue.
EducationThreats, stress and politics pushing school superintendents out the doorDecember 6, 2023California superintendents have left their jobs in large numbers in recent years, but turnover appears to be particularly high this year. They are being replaced with a new group of less experienced school district leaders.
Tiny homes for unhoused residents likely won’t be placed at Cal Expo, after allDecember 5, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe state-owned site had been discussed for some of the 350 cabin-sized shelters Governor Gavin Newsom promised for Sacramento this past spring. Officials have proposed using a county-owned site on Watt Avenue.
EnvironmentAs atmospheric rivers become more frequent, California expands research to prepareDecember 5, 2023 | Manola SecairaA new law could help connect flood and reservoir control operations with new technologies and strategies that can more accurately predict the arrival of these storms.
EducationSacramento State commencements will be without live band in a cost-cutting measureDecember 5, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn a shift from the majority of previous years, all of Sacramento State's commencements will be played by KSSU, the university's student-run radio station.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento’s LGBTQ+ Experience Project to preserve historic context, city sitesDecember 4, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe new project will survey community members “where they are” to map out landmarks and places important to Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community members, using a similar framework to the African American Experience Project.
Health CareSome children on Medi-Cal have to wait weeks, months for mental health care, state audit showsDecember 4, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe audit surveyed hundreds of providers and found many were unable to offer a therapy or psychiatry appointment within state standards, sometimes egregiously so. Auditors say the state could be doing more to enforce wait time guidelines.
ClassicalSubmit your selection for CapRadio's all-request holiday programDecember 4, 2023This holiday season request to hear your favorite seasonal music to be broadcast at 4 pm on Friday, December 22.
Health CareWhat works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'December 4, 2023One common decongestant, phenylephrine, was found ineffective this fall. Doctors are skeptical about the rest of the over-the-counter cold cures lineup.
State GovernmentFive key moments from the Newsom-DeSantis debateDecember 1, 2023The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate devolved into name-calling and arguing over facts — with the backdrop of the presidential campaign.
Arts and LifestyleCalifornia’s first Black-led conservancy acquires hundreds of acres in Placer CountyDecember 1, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tony RodriguezThe land is located 70 miles northeast of Sacramento and features 650 acres of open space, with lakes and trails the group plans to open to the public. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A local historic site designation could help revitalize a North Sacramento school buildingNovember 30, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaAfter passing through the preservation commission this month, the item is set to be on the City Council’s docket early next year. The building is already listed on the national and state registers as a historic site, but not on the local register.
State GovernmentDebating Ron DeSantis could benefit Gavin Newsom's political ambitionsNovember 30, 2023Two of the nation's most high profile governors will debate Thursday night in Georgia, even though only one of them is actually running for president in 2024.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.