Sacramento continues work on affordable housing plan tied to city-county partnership agreementJuly 26, 2023 | Kristin LamThe city and county committed to finalizing a new affordable housing plan back when they approved a homeless partnership deal in December.
Health CareYoung men making quartz countertops are facing lung damage. One state is taking actionJuly 26, 2023Countertops made of the engineered stone "quartz" are incredibly popular, but public health experts say cutting this material unsafely can expose workers to deadly dust.
Health CareSacramento Kaiser health care workers picket amid contract negotiationsJuly 25, 2023 | Kate WolffeOver 100 health care workers picketed at the Sacramento Arden-Arcade hospital campus, joining unionized workers across the state. Some workers say Kaiser is refusing to ameliorate a shortage that has persisted for a decade.
Health CareThousands dropped from Medi-Cal in first eligibility check since the start of the pandemicJuly 25, 2023 | Kate WolffeIn the first renewal period since the start of the pandemic, Sacramento County shed 21% of its Medi-Cal cases, close to the statewide average. Advocates and community workers say the county needs to do more to make sure people don’t lose coverage.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats want to reverse a travel ban to anti-LGBTQ states. Has it had its intended effect?July 25, 2023 | Nicole NixonDespite hitting roadblocks to research transgender issues in North Carolina, a history professor argues a bill to end California’s travel ban “sends an unfortunate message that the arguments that are coming at us from Florida and Texas are working.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleGreta Gerwig breaks box office record for female directors with ‘Barbie’July 24, 2023With $162 million in ticket sales from North American theaters, “Barbie” broke the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman.
EducationCommunity college transfer numbers are a key benchmark of success, but they remain far below the state’s own goalJuly 24, 2023Transfer to a four-year institution is a benchmark for success among community colleges, but the numbers are low and disparities across the system persist, especially between colleges in rural areas and those in wealthy suburbs.
EducationStudent loan payments restart this fall — here’s what to know, paths to loan forgivenessJuly 24, 2023 | Janelle SalangaClose to 4 million Californians with student debt will resume payments for student loans starting in October. Here’s what you need to know about repayment options, your rights as a borrower and what’s ahead.
EducationWhen California educators return to their rural hometowns, the result can be ‘brain gain’July 23, 2023Californians who return to their rural hometowns and get involved in public education find satisfaction in reconnecting with their roots.
EnvironmentDelivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battleJuly 23, 2023As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.
State GovernmentCalifornians are smoking less: Why that’s a problem for these early childhood servicesJuly 23, 2023A new ban on flavored tobacco products is accelerating a decline in nicotine tax revenue that funds California’s early childhood services. Some programs are already making cuts.
Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things to knowJuly 22, 2023California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
EnvironmentEl Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weatherJuly 22, 2023El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather.
JazzMacy Gray reflects on 24 years of making music, new projectsJuly 21, 2023 | Chris CampbellAhead of a performance July 21 at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Gray spoke with CapRadio about her life, career and the future Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Folsom Public Library ends fines, the last in Sacramento County to do soJuly 21, 2023 | Steve MilneThe Folsom City Council voted July 11 to end the practice. Libraries across the country, including all now in Sacramento and Yolo counties, have stopped collecting fines for overdue materials in recent years.
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.