In Amador County, Residents Say They Stand For Black Lives And For PoliceJune 11, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaResidents of Amador County say what happened to George Floyd was unfair. But in their close-knit community, attitudes toward law enforcement have remained largely positive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareProtesting? Here's How To Help Keep Your Family Safe From COVID-19 When You Go HomeJune 11, 2020Crowded protests carry a risk of coronavirus transmission. But for some, showing up is nonnegotiable. Here's guidance to keep loved ones safe from the risk of infection.
Health CareSacramento Expands COVID-19 Testing In Underserved Neighborhoods As Racial Justice Protests ContinueJune 8, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs thousands pack into Sacramento’s downtown to protest the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, the spread of coronavirus is even more likely. It’s one reason experts say new testing sites in Sacramento’s underserved areas are so crucial.
'We Are Already In The Outdoors': Black Birders Week Amplifies Black VoicesJune 8, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThere’s a new initiative to boost the number of Black people studying the natural world. It’s called Black Birders Week. It was sparked by an incident when a white woman called the police on a Black man who was bird watching in Central Park.
No Arrests In Sacramento Overnight As Protests Planned For SundayJune 7, 2020Sacramento Police reported no arrests or incidents Saturday evening, the first without a curfew since Monday. Protests are planned Sunday in Sacramento and Folsom.
Interview: For 7 Years, This Journalist Has Tried To Track Every Police Killing In The U.S.June 5, 2020 | Bert JohnsonD. Brian Burghart began compiling records of police killings in 2012, while he was editor of the Reno News & Review. It was the first comprehensive database of such deaths in the nation.
Sacramento Woman Permanently Blind In One Eye From Rubber Bullet At Oak Park Protest Last WeekJune 5, 2020 | Scott RoddThe case is the latest in a recent string of Sacramento protesters experiencing serious injuries from rubber bullets.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Orders End To Controversial Chokehold Training, Calls For Use Of Force Restrictions During ProtestsJune 5, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is directing the carotid restraint, also known as a “sleeper hold,” be immediately dropped from all state police training programs and materials
Interview: Tee Fansofa On Injuries Sustained From Tear Gas Canister, Rubber Bullets At Saturday ProtestJune 4, 2020Saturday night, Tee Fansofa was hit by police with a tear gas canister and several rubber bullets while bringing supplies to friends at a protest downtown. Fansofa joins CapRadio to talk about their experience.
George Floyd Updates: Sacramento LGBTQ Groups Co-host Thursday ProtestsJune 4, 2020Rainbow flags, bandanas and backpacks were sprinkled through the crowd at tonight’s George Floyd protest in downtown Sacramento, which was hosted by Black Lives Matter and focused on the LGBTQ community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
