EnvironmentHere are 5 tips to help you stay safe and cool in extreme heatJuly 1, 2023Heat waves today are not the same as 60 years ago. The warming climate is making them more intense and they're lasting longer. Here are five ways you can beat the heat and stay cool.
State GovernmentRobert Rivas takes charge as California Assembly speakerJune 30, 2023After a prolonged transition, Robert Rivas will be sworn today in as Assembly speaker, taking over from Anthony Rendon.
State Government‘Somebody is going to want to know’: California Senate photographer retires after 37 yearsJune 30, 2023 | Manola SecairaLorie Shelley retired at the end of June. CapRadio visited her office at the Capitol before her retirement to ask her what she’s learned over the years and what it’s like to be a fly-on-the-wall in California’s Senate.
State GovernmentCalifornia gets reparations recommendations, as some bemoan Supreme Court’s ruling and Newsom’s absenceJune 29, 2023The first-in-the-nation state-appointed task force report contains hundreds of recommendations for reparation, including a proposal that the state apologize and make financial amends for slavery and decades of racist policies.
EnvironmentFire, law enforcement officials highlight firework safety ahead of holiday weekendJune 29, 2023Fire and law enforcement officials urged Sacramentans to use “safe and sane” fireworks, which are approved by the State Fire Marshal.
Sacramento City Unified superintendent steps downJune 29, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaSCUSD Board President Chinua Rhodes said the change was “a mutually agreed” transition between the board and Superintendent Aguilar.
EnvironmentSacramento region to open cooling centers amid first summer heat waveJune 29, 2023 | Chris NicholsSacramento County will open cooling centers at the DHA Annex at 1725 28th St. in Midtown Sacramento and the DHA Service Center at 5747 Watt Ave. in North Highlands.
State GovernmentCalifornia is the first state to tackle reparations for Black residents. What that really meansJune 29, 2023A closer look at why California's task force was created, who's on it, and what reparations it recommends— from apologies to cash payments.
Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissionsJune 29, 2023The decision reverses decades of precedent upheld over the years by narrow court majorities that included Republican-appointed justices.
JazzSacramento native Dawn Silva chronicles funk career in new memoirJune 28, 2023 | Chris CampbellFunk vocalist Dawn Silva joined CapRadio’s Chris Campbell to talk about her newly-released autobiography and career in the funk music industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento expands illegal cannabis grow laws to target vacant lots, commercial buildingsJune 28, 2023 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council approved changes to a cannabis policy in an effort to reduce illegal grows in vacant lots and commercial buildings.
State GovernmentIs California using an old labor board to get around a fast food industry referendum?June 28, 2023An obscure 1910s-era labor board once regulated everything from canneries to film sets to sheep farms. Why is California trying to revive it now?
Health CareCalifornia deemed a ‘surge state’ for abortions post-RoeJune 27, 2023 | Kate WolffeCalifornia is performing almost 500 more abortions per month than in the months before the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Researchers hypothesize the increase could be people coming to the state, plus increased abortion access for Californians.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe organizations create a plan to better handle peak season crowdsJune 27, 2023 | Manola SecairaLocal groups say early pandemic visitors highlighted issues like litter, congestion and rising housing costs.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know on the California budget dealJune 27, 2023After weeks of negotiations, the governor and top Democrats in the Legislature say they have a budget deal. Legislators will start voting today on bills related to the agreement.
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.