Claire Morgan

Sacramento

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New CPB audit of CapRadio finds station overreported funding, noncompliant with financial policies

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Claire Morgan |Sarit Laschinsky

By Sarit Lachinsky, CapRadio and Claire Morgan, The California NewsroomA new audit from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting found that Capital Public Radio and its affiliate stations overstated funding, reported “questionable costs,” and failed to comply with financial requirements and grant guidelines. The report was compiled by the CPB’s Office of the Inspector General and released Monday.
A very SacramenKnow Valentine’s Day 2025 gift guide

2 months ago | capradio.org | Claire Morgan |Gerardo Zavala |Keyshawn Davis

This story was featured in our SacramenKnow newsletter. Sign up to get updates about what’s happening in the region in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Heads up, y’all: Valentine’s Day is just 10 days away. It’s time to get planning! We here at SacramenKnow headquarters have been busy thinking about the perfect City of Trees-themed activities for your loved ones.
Sacramento swears in 57th mayor, Kevin McCarty

Dec 10, 2024 | capradio.org | Claire Morgan

Sacramento has officially sworn in its 57th mayor, former Assembly member Kevin McCarty. McCarty was sworn in by his sister on Tuesday night during Sacramento’s City Council meeting, alongside new council members Phil Pluckebaum and Roger Dickinson. Sitting Council members Eric Guerra and Mai Vang were also sworn in again after winning reelection in the districts they respectively represent.
A very SacramenKnow 2024 holiday gift guide

Dec 10, 2024 | capradio.org | Claire Morgan |Gerardo Zavala |Keyshawn Davis

This story was featured in our SacramenKnow newsletter. Sign up to get updates about what’s happening in the region in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. It’s officially the holiday season — and the SacramenKnow team has been busy thinking about all of the great gifts the City of Trees has to offer. But we’re not the only people who love Sacramento. So we turned to experts to help us gather ideas.
Butte County K-8 school shooting: Shooter identified, students in ‘critical but stable’ condition

Dec 5, 2024 | capradio.org | Claire Morgan |Kate Wolffe

A man who shot and injured two kindergarteners at a private religious school in Butte County on Wednesday was identified by law enforcement as 56-year-old Glenn Litton. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Litton suffered from mental illness and had a lengthy — though not violent — criminal record. He added that Litton was born in Chico and was homeless, moving back and forth between Chico and Sacramento.
Two students injured, suspected gunman dead in shooting at Butte County K-8 school

Dec 4, 2024 | capradio.org | Srishti Prabha |Claire Morgan |Kate Wolffe

Updated 3:51 p.m.Two children were injured and one man is dead after a shooting at a private K-8 school in Butte County. Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, an adult man walked into the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists and fired shots at students, Butte County Sheriff Korey Honea said. Deputies responded to the school — which is located between Palmero and Oroville on Highway 70 — and found the man dead. “[He] appeared to have sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” Honea said.
CapRadio releases audited 2024 financial reports, revealing $10M in debt and its repayment plans

Nov 20, 2024 | capradio.org | Chris Nichols |Claire Morgan

Capital Public Radio management released audited financial statements for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Thursday, revealing roughly $10 million in debt. CapRadio’s Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Chris Bruno called the report a “standard annual financial audit” in a media briefing earlier this week.
Sacramento City Council unanimously approves 3 tourism-boosting proposals

Nov 20, 2024 | capradio.org | Claire Morgan |Keyshawn Davis

The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a trilogy of projects aimed at revitalizing the Old Sacramento Waterfront and boosting tourism in the City of Trees. Mayor Darrell Steinberg unveiled the proposals last week during a press conference at the waterfront. Flanked by city and state leaders, he presented a plan that includes building a new multi-million dollar hotel and upgrades to boardwalks, docks, buildings and other infrastructure in Old Sacramento.
City leaders announce new plan to revitalize Old Sacramento waterfront

Nov 14, 2024 | capradio.org | Keyshawn Davis |Claire Morgan

On Thursday, Sacramento leaders announced a roughly $40 million plan to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront, invest in more festivals and boost tourism in the City of Trees. The plan includes funding for a new hotel and convention center, upgrades to boardwalks and docks, and other building refurbishments in Old Sacramento. “We are at the confluence of two rivers,” Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said at the press conference.
Sacramento City Council unanimously approves Railyards soccer stadium plan

Nov 12, 2024 | capradio.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Gerardo Zavala |Keyshawn Davis |Claire Morgan

Nov. 13, 12:31 p.m. update:Sacramento City Council unanimously approved proposals for a new soccer stadium for Sacramento Republic FC in the Railyards. The council voted 8-0 on Tuesday to pass a term sheet outlining plans that will accelerate the stadium's development. The new project was unveiled last week. It includes the construction of a 12,000-seat stadium as well as a new entertainment venue seating over 3,500 people.