Skip to content
CapRadio

CapRadio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • topics
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Race and Equity
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Eclectic
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 

Nicole Nixon

Politics Reporter

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Nicole covers politics and government for CapRadio. Before moving to California, she won several awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, for her political reporting in her hometown of Salt Lake City. Besides public radio, Nicole is passionate about beautiful landscapes and breakfast burritos.

 

 Email Nicole Nixon

 Follow @_Nixo

Tweets

 

    Stories by Nicole Nixon

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Interview: Cal Fire’s staffing shortage, and a bill that could bring in more firefighters

    May 13, 2022

    Cal Fire has been facing staffing shortages for years. While most municipal fire stations have three firefighters per engine, Cal Fire has an average of 2.7, requiring employees to work forced overtime and causing severe mental health issues.

  • AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

    With California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health funding

    May 13, 2022

    The governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    California leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned

    May 3, 2022

    Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.

  • AP Photo/Richard Vogel

    Standard or daylight saving time? California changes its plans again after Congressional resolution.

    April 29, 2022

    After the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to allow year-round daylight saving time, a California state lawmaker changed his strategy in hopes of ending biannual clock changes for good.

  • AP Photo/Don Thompson

    What does the California Attorney General do?

    April 26, 2022

    The attorney general wields a huge amount of power and resources to influence legal enforcement in California, both through the courts and policing.

  • Jeff Chiu / AP Photo

    With Roe vs. Wade decision looming, California abortion rights groups endorse Rob Bonta for attorney general

    April 20, 2022

    Bonta, who was appointed attorney general last year, is the only Democrat in the race. But advocates say he’s also the only one who’s spoken in favor of expanding reproductive care – and legal protections – in California.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    A Sacramento mass shooting suspect completed his 10-year sentence in four years. Here’s why.

    April 13, 2022

    Smiley Martin received nearly 1.5 years in pre-trial credits and had the rest of his term cut short due to other credits earned in prison.

  • Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo

    Sacramento Mayor Steinberg, lawmakers call for $3 billion for victims, behavioral health treatment following mass shooting

    April 6, 2022

    Following Sunday’s mass shooting in downtown Sacramento which left six dead, Mayor Darrell Steinberg joined criminal justice reform advocates in calling for increased funding for behavioral health services, victim support and reentry programs.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    As Sacramento teachers, staff picket outside schools, district expects strike to continue

    March 23, 2022

    Teachers, staff and their allies gathered around the city to call for higher wages to address what they describe as a staffing crisis. The district said parents should plan on the strike lasting into Thursday.

  • Jeff Chiu/AP Photo

    Democratic lawmakers propose $400 tax rebates

    March 18, 2022

    Legislative Democrats have largely balked at suspending the gas tax, arguing it provides needed money for roads and infrastructure, but say a $400 rebate is the equivalent of a one-year suspension of the 51-cent gas tax for some drivers.

 

  older

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter
  • Capital Public Radio Staff and Contributors

Back to Top

  • CapRadio

    7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Careers & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Smart Speakers
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Newsletters

CapRadio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2022, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.