Inspired By The Movement For Racial Justice, Two Sacramento Artists Paint Their MessageJuly 4, 2020 | Kate GonzalesAs the country grapples with a pandemic and confronting white supremacy, Sacramento artists are responding to the moment.
Health CareAs Demonstrators Call For Racial Justice, Some Doctors Push For Equity In Health CareJune 25, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs Black Lives Matter demonstrators push for reform in law enforcement, education and other sectors, some medical professionals say it’s time to build a more equitable health system.
Sacramento Celebrates Juneteenth As Organizers Call For Action From Mayor, City CouncilJune 19, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAt an event organized by the Anti Police-Terror Project and Black Justice Sacramento, organizers call for more action from city officials, including announcing plans to present a "People's Budget."
Health CareBlack Leaders Are Creating Healing Spaces To Combat The Mental Stress Of Racism, InjusticeJune 18, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs conversations about police violence and systemic racism continue, African American leaders say it’s crucial for people to find a way to safely process both historical and current events. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Watch: Live Conversation With Flojaune Cofer On Defunding The Police And Investing In The CommunityJune 17, 2020Listen back to our live conversation with Measure U Community Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Flojuane Cover about economic justice, community investment and defunding the police.
CHP To Pay $38 Million In Overtime For George Floyd ProtestsJune 17, 2020 | Nick MillerThe California Highway Patrol mobilized across the state during the demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd and racial injustice. CHP is asking for more than $13 million to help cover those costs.
Interview: Flojaune Cofer On Measure U, Economic Justice And Defunding The PoliceJune 17, 2020Sacramento Measure U Community Advisory Committee Chair Flojaune Cofer joined CapRadio’s Randol White to discuss how Measure U funds are being spent, what defunding the police would mean in Sacramento and what she wants to see going forward.
Should Police Be Responding To Mental Health Calls? This Group Says No, And Offers An AlternativeJune 16, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaBefore thousands of Sacramentans marched the streets to demand better policing, a grassroots group launched an alternative to law enforcement. The Mental Health First team says they can respond to people in psychiatric crises so police don’t have to. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCOVID-19 Cases From George Floyd Protests ‘Way Lower Number’ Than Expected, Sacramento Official SaysJune 15, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County health workers have only identified three people with cases directly linked to the protests against the police killing of George Floyd.
Sacramento Mayor Announces Plans For Police ReformJune 15, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanMayor Darrell Steinberg introduced a proposal to spend $5 million to develop a new office to handle mental health and homeless 911 calls, and an inspector general position to review police shootings.
