Arts and LifestyleHow to see Saturday morning’s ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in SacramentoOctober 13, 2023 | Mike HagertyThe "ring of fire" effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it's further away from us this time of year, passes directly in front of the sun.
Sunday Sessions at The Torch Club celebrates Sacramento’s artist communityOctober 13, 2023 | Chris CampbellThe open mic-style series, created by Jacob Swedlow of the band LabRats, has helped create a space for Sacramento artists and musicians to find community and launch new ideas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s how Sacramento advocacy groups rally people to give public commentsOctober 13, 2023 | Kristin LamOrganizers say rallying people to give public comment helps share personal testimonies with decision-makers and build movements.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley growers may face probation for failing to protect groundwaterOctober 13, 2023Hundreds of wells in Tulare Lake aquifer are at risk of going dry. Today’s recommendation is the first time that state officials have moved to crack down on local plans that fail to stop excessive groundwater pumping.
Arts and LifestyleWhere to celebrate Filipino American History Month in the Sacramento regionOctober 12, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn the Sacramento region, Filipinos are the largest Asian subgroup in several counties, including Sacramento, Placer and San Joaquin. Here’s how you can learn more about Filipino American history and celebrate the awareness month.
Four more CapRadio board members resign amid fallout from audit of station’s financesOctober 12, 2023 | Chris HaganOnly seven board members remain, including the station’s interim General Manager and Sac State’s student body president. Another top executive is no longer with the station, the station confirmed Thursday.
EducationA California program could give many K-12 students money for college, but few have used the fundsOctober 12, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaThe CalKIDS program provides a college savings account for K-12 public school students from low-income backgrounds and children born after 2022. With only 6% of students signed up, officials are increasing outreach efforts to get families involved.
South Sacramento could get 175 state-funded tiny homes by early 2024October 11, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe tiny homes would fulfill half of Governor Gavin Newsom’s promise to bring 300 tiny homes to Sacramento. There are approximately 9,300 homeless people in Sacramento County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
This Is What It Feels Like | Episode 3Thriving at Age 106October 11, 2023What are the secrets to living a long life? Glenna Walters shares some insight into finding joy and purpose and how those can lead to a meaningful life after 106 years. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle‘Mom… Guess What!’: Remembering cornerstone of Sacramento LGBTQ+ communityOctober 11, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThirty-five years after National Coming Out Day, looking at one of Sacramento’s first LGBTQ+ newspapers and its role in helping Sacramentans navigate life after coming out.
EducationSacramento-area community grapples with rise of school districts’ gender notification policiesOctober 11, 2023 | Janelle SalangaAlso known as forced outing policies, two districts in the region voted to implement them last month. They’re one way parents’ rights activists are making policy inroads under the logic of greater family openness.
State GovernmentCalifornia emergency regulations would change use of solitary confinement in prisonsOctober 10, 2023 | Kate WolffeOver 3,000 people are in restricted housing in California prisons; the new rules would limit the use and terms. Advocates say the changes don't go far enough and the process is rushed. The public can comment until Oct. 14. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento’s housing crisis: Seven possible — and tested — solutionsOctober 10, 2023An influx of new residents and the region’s severe lack of affordable housing, rents and home prices have skyrocketed over the past decade.
State GovernmentCalifornia becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to diseaseOctober 10, 2023Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to risk of cancer, other health effects.
EnvironmentWhat roadkill can tell us about California's deer and mountain lion populationsOctober 10, 2023 | Manola SecairaUC Davis researchers have collected data on animals killed on the road for years. Fraser Shilling, director of the university’s Road Ecology Center, says it’s important information to understand the health of their populations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.