EnvironmentOfficials hope new flood strategies can help the Sacramento region handle an unpredictable winterDecember 18, 2023 | Nicole Nixon | Manola SecairaInfrastructure meant to prevent flooding in California cities is aging and experts say the state must prepare for more intense storms as they prepare for an unpredictable El Niño winter.
ClassicalSacramento choral ensemble Vox Musica illuminates the holiday spiritDecember 15, 2023 | Jennifer ReasonAs it enters its 18th season, Vox Musica prepares for a holiday concert to bring hope and human connection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ahead of final year in office, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg undecided on next stepsDecember 15, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezDarrell Steinberg has been mayor of Sacramento since 2016, but announced he won’t run for a third term in 2024. He spoke with CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez about his priorities for the coming year and why he is waiting to decide what to do next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California is starting a reproductive health corps to increase abortion access across the stateDecember 15, 2023 | Kate WolffeForty percent of counties in California don’t have abortion providers. A new ‘reproductive health service corps’ aims to change that as need for the procedure continues to increase in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWildfire risks will continue to drive up rates for California homeowners, insurance commissioner saysDecember 14, 2023 | Nicole Nixon“Will Californians see increased insurance costs in the future? The only realistic answer is yes,” California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told state lawmakers this week.
BusinessHow New Helvetia’s employees plan to save Sacramento breweryDecember 14, 2023New Helvetia Brewing Company announced a transformational shift from a traditional brewery model to a community and employee-owned cooperative. For a $300 lifetime membership fee, individuals become "member-owners" who vote on major decisions.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia aims to cultivate a diverse next generation of farmers through USDA fundingDecember 13, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tony RodriguezThe USDA has invested $28 million to support new farmer education programs nationwide, including $500,000 for California Bountiful Foundation's agricultural mentoring and education programs for veterans and socially disadvantaged individuals. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA year after California’s composting mandate, local officials still focusing on education over enforcementDecember 13, 2023 | Manola SecairaIn 2024, California municipalities will have the option to fine residents who aren’t complying with the mandate. But for Sacramento-region officials, the priority has been educating residents and boosting participation in the mandatory program.
Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan gets sixth raise in 7 yearsDecember 13, 2023 | Kristin LamSacramento City Manager Howard Chan’s base salary will increase by 5% to about $420,000 a year retroactive to February 2023, despite forecasted city budget issues.
EducationFaculty, staff urge California colleges to make backup plans in case DACA endsDecember 13, 2023Hundreds of faculty and staff at California colleges and universities are DACA recipients.