News Archive

This Election Week, CapRadio Is Going Live — All Day, Every Day

October 31, 2020 | Ben Adler

This election week, CapRadio’s Programming, News, Insight, Operations and Tech teams have put together an unprecedented coverage plan: We’re going live — both national and local — all day, every day … and late into Election Night.

State Government

Voting At 17: Ballot Measure Would Give Latino Teens Biggest Share In New Voting Rights

October 31, 2020

If Proposition 18 passes, California would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries or special elections if they will be 18 by the general election.

Health Care

Newsom Pledges More COVID-19 Testing Capacity With New Lab

October 31, 2020

The governor announces the opening of a PerkinElmer lab in Santa Clarita that will help double statewide COVID-19 testing capacity by March.

State Government

Democrats Look To Expand Their Supermajority In California’s Statehouse

October 30, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

Democrats have controlled California’s legislature for decades, but the Nov. 3 election offers a chance for the party to cement its supermajority and pick up more legislative seats.

Halloween Poses A Scary Amount Of COVID-19 Risk. Here’s How To Make Your Celebrations Safer

October 30, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

In Sacramento County, officials say Halloween isn’t canceled, it’s just got to be modified. Indoor gatherings are a big no-no, as is trick-or-treating from doorstep to doorstep.

Sacramento’s Mexican-American Community Strives To Uphold Day Of The Dead Traditions While Grieving COVID-19 Losses

October 30, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Organizers in Sacramento’s Mexican-American community say the high COVID-19 death rate among Latinos will make this year’s Dia de Los Muertos festivities more somber, but people will uphold the tradition in a modified way.

PolitiFact California

What To Know Before Voting In-Person In California

October 30, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Election officials say voters can expect social distancing at the polls, free masks and efforts to de-escalate any voter intimidation or harassment.

California State Of Mind | Episode 3

It’s All About The Vote

October 30, 2020

Election day is Tuesday, but a record number of Californians have already cast their ballots. Our hosts explore who is voting early, and whether this will affect turnout and results.

Meet the District 8 City Council Candidates Running To Represent South Sacramento

October 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Mai Vang and Les Simmons are two candidates who agree on the issues facing the District’s neighborhoods, but they have different approaches to how these should be addres

Health Care

Planning To Vote In Person? Here’s How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19.

October 30, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Health experts say with the appropriate planning and the cooperation of the public, voting in-person can be done relatively safely.