State GovernmentNewsom signs sweeping California police reforms into lawOctober 1, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom signed measures to decertify police, ban certain chokeholds, stop police from using tear gas on protestors and more.
'I Want Real Substantial Progress': Mixed Feelings In Sacramento As Juneteenth Becomes A Federal HolidayJune 18, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThough Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, there’s more to it than celebrating. Also, Juneteenth events in the Sacramento, East Bay and San Joaquin regions.
‘A Tax On The Poor’: Nevada Lawmakers Consider Removing Jail Time For Unpaid Traffic TicketsMay 6, 2021 | Bert JohnsonNevada is one of just 13 states where an unpaid ticket can land people in jail. For the fifth legislative session in a row, lawmakers are weighing a bill that would decriminalize minor traffic violations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘We Have Been Targeted’: Sacramento Asian American Community Demands More Support, Unity After Atlanta KillingsMarch 17, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAsian American and Pacific Islander community members and leaders in Sacramento are no longer remaining silent after the tragic violence that left six Asian women dead, and two others, on Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Law Will Require State Prosecutors To Investigate Police Shooting Deaths Of Unarmed CiviliansDecember 29, 2020 | Scott RoddAsm. Kevin McCarty says it could be a first step toward state prosecutors handling all officer-involved killings.
Police Shot Him In The Face With A ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapon. It May Have Killed His Dream Of Becoming A Police Officer.December 9, 2020 | Scott RoddPolice shot Foucha Coner in the face with a projectile during a racial justice protest in Sacramento over the summer. State leaders are calling for reforms to how and when police can use the weapons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Small Strides Made In City Of Sacramento’s Diversity Hiring, But Salary Gap Remains Wide, Audit ShowsDecember 2, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanIn two reports released by the city auditor, data shows employees of color have a different experience working for the city than their white colleagues — both in terms of discrimination and salary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento County Considers Alternatives To Police For Mental Health Crisis CallsNovember 6, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County is taking public comment on how to create alternative response teams for 911 calls involving mentally ill individuals.
State GovernmentNewsom Advisors Recommend Restricting Police Use Of Tear Gas And Rubber Bullets On ProtestorsOctober 14, 2020 | Nicole NixonAdvisors to Gov. Gavin Newsom say California should restrict police use of tear gas and rubber bullets during protests after several demonstrators reported being injured or maimed by crowd control tactics this summer.
State GovernmentInterview: Assemblywoman Shirley Weber On How California Can Address Systemic RacismOctober 9, 2020 | Nicole NixonAssemblywoman Shirley Weber chairs the California Black Legislative Caucus. She spoke with CapRadio's Nicole Nixon about new laws, including a measure to study the impacts of slavery and recommend reparations for African-Americans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
