Environment'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical averageOctober 5, 2023California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history. The state got just over 33 and 1/2 inches of precipitation during the water year that ended Sept. 30.
State GovernmentDianne Feinstein memorialized at SF City Hall by family, friends and Blue AngelsOctober 5, 2023Hundreds of mourners gathered at San Francisco's City Hall to remember the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was the city's first female mayor and then one of California's first female senators.
Sac State president says CapRadio finances are dire, but focus is ‘making sure public media lives on’October 5, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez | Claire MorganPresident Luke Wood said Sac State has been in communication with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which could launch an investigation or audit of their own. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
14 CapRadio board members resign following devastating audit, some citing lack of support from Sacramento StateOctober 4, 2023 | Chris HaganIn a letter sent to university President Luke Wood, the board members cite "a failure of Sac State to inform and engage with the board in a good faith effort" following a CSU audit that showed significant financial mismanagement at the station.
This Is What It Feels Like | Episode 2Being CatcalledOctober 4, 2023What does it feel like to be catcalled? From violence and safety concerns to the emotional toll of catcalling, Host Terra Lopez gains some insight and understanding about how to solve this deep-rooted issue. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio moves forward with general manager hire despite Sacramento State objectionsOctober 4, 2023 | Chris HaganCapRadio’s board met Tuesday evening in a closed meeting. In an email later that night, Sac State said the board voted to “move forward in hiring a new general manager” and the university did not support the decision and wouldn’t fund the position.
Health CareKaiser strike: Sacramento workers say ‘unsafe staffing’ means patients wait hours for careOctober 4, 2023 | Nicole NixonKaiser employees in Sacramento joined a nationwide strike against the health care giant Wednesday. They say staffing levels leave patients waiting hours for routine care.
Sacramento considers city business tax increase ballot measure for March 2024October 4, 2023 | Kristin LamThe city last updated its business operations tax in 1991 and hasn’t adjusted the policy for inflation since then.
Health CareAnother strike looms at Kaiser’s California hospitals as workers push for better payOctober 3, 2023Kaiser Permanente provides health care to more than 9 million Californians. A strike this week could affect patients at dozens of hospitals.
EducationSacramento State, other California State University student workers to vote on unionizingOctober 3, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe election date is not yet set, but the California Public Employee Relations Board ruled that enough student assistant support is present to warrant a union election. The workers will vote to join the CSU Employee Union.
State GovernmentButler pick draws praise, mounting speculation over 2024 plansOctober 3, 2023Laphonza Butler, a Democratic adviser and labor leader, is set to be sworn in as a U.S. senator representing California. Her appointment could disrupt a crowded primary race.
Sacramento State CFO will oversee CapRadio as station faces insolvency by JanuaryOctober 2, 2023 | Chris HaganThe move comes after an audit uncovered significant mismanagement at the Sacramento NPR member station. The university’s internal projections show CapRadio “will have no financial resources remaining in January 2024.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe Bay-Delta ecosystem is collapsing. California just unveiled rival rescue plansOctober 2, 2023A long-awaited, controversial report weighs updates to standards that state officials say have failed to protect fish and wildlife. But environmentalists, Native tribes and others already are furious about how long this has taken.
Arts and LifestyleAn annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in OctoberOctober 2, 2023Residents from Oregon to Texas may be able to glimpse the annular eclipse, when the moon is deep in its orbit and passes in front of the sun, creating a black circle on the star.
State GovernmentNewsom names Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate vacancyOctober 1, 2023 | Nicole NixonUntil her appointment, Butler was president of EMILYs List, a fundraising organization that works to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights and has strong ties to California’s labor movement.
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.