State GovernmentLaphonza Butler skips the U.S. Senate race: What you need to knowOctober 19, 2023California’s new U.S. senator says she won’t seek a full term in 2024. She says she can better serve the state by focusing on key issues, not a campaign.
EnvironmentHow many mountain lions live in California? New research offers an answer.October 19, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe last time researchers guessed at the state's mountain lion population was in the 1980s. Now, decades later, new research says there are about 4,500 mountain lions in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
This Is What It Feels Like | Episode 4Choosing An AbortionOctober 18, 2023When access to abortion is being rolled back across the country, what does it feel like to choose? Four people talk about their experiences having an abortion and the messages they have for their younger selves. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA 4.2 earthquake hit about 30 miles from Sacramento, but no reports of injuriesOctober 18, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Manola SecairaThe quake, a 4.2 magnitude shaker centered near Isleton along the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, comes one day before California is scheduled to test its earthquake preparedness.
EnvironmentAs US wildfires pollute the skies, a loophole is obscuring the impact. Can it be fixed?October 18, 2023Everyone agrees it’s time to change the Clean Air Act's exceptional events rule, but has different solutions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationLess than half of Sacramento’s Black and brown students meet UC, CSU requirements. These groups are trying to help.October 18, 2023 | Srishti Prabha | Tony RodriguezBlack and brown students face barriers on the way to college. Data show a majority in Sacramento don't meet requirements for California's four-year universities. Some organizations are working to help them navigate the process to higher education.
Health CareFDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in foodOctober 17, 2023Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.
JazzGrammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsOctober 17, 2023 | Paul ConleyCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIn Detroit, a ‘magic wand’ makes dirty air look clean - and lets polluters off the hookOctober 17, 2023Across the US, local governments, lobbyists and industry have spent millions to get wildfire pollution excluded from the record. People like Robert Shobe pay the price.
Candidates for Sacramento mayor answer questions ahead of March 2024 electionOctober 17, 2023 | Kristin LamSee how Sacramento mayoral candidates responded to questions on issues ranging from homelessness to music to the city government structure.
EnvironmentSacramento City Unified commits to carbon neutrality by 2045October 17, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say the largest source of emissions in school districts come from building infrastructure. The district’s goal lines up with a statewide carbon neutrality goal for the same year.
Arts and LifestyleAssistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager positionOctober 16, 2023The Sacramento State alumna became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league baseball game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022.
EnvironmentWhat is the exceptional events rule? The loophole letting US regulators wipe air pollution from the recordOctober 16, 2023First pushed through by the Republican senator and climate denier Jim Inhofe, the rule has become a ‘regulatory escape hatch’ for states that want to meet federal air-quality standards.
EnvironmentRevealed: how a little-known pollution rule keeps the air dirty for millions of AmericansOctober 16, 2023Major investigation shows local governments are increasingly exploiting a loophole in the Clean Air Act, leaving more than 21 million Americans with air that’s dirtier than they realize.
After 5 years, Bulosan Center at UC Davis enters new chapter outside universityOctober 16, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe Sacramento-area center made UC and Filipino American history — now its founder has a new, more expansive vision for its coming days.
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.