Nov 12th, 2008 · Sacramento last week elected its first black mayor, former NBA star Kevin Johnson. The 42-year-old businessman beat a two-term incumbent by running on a platform of change. At the same time, the non-profit organization Johnson founded, which works to revitalize poor neighborhoods with charter schools and redevelopment projects, is being investigated for misuse of public funds. Ben Adler of member station KXJZ reports.
Aug 25th, 2008 · The housing market may be in a downward spiral, but it's a buyer's market for many deal seekers in California. Yet for first-time buyers, the path to home ownership can still be rocky. From member station KXJZ in Sacramento, Steve Milne reports.
Jul 30th, 2008 · When the Food and Drug Administration issues an advisory about contaminated food, consumers listen — like with the three-month salmonella scare that was originally blamed on tomatoes. But when the problem is solved or turns out to be rooted elsewhere, it sometimes takes months or even years for consumers to trust that food again. Ben Adler reports from member station KXJZ.
Oct 8th, 2006 · The Phoenix Suns held open auditions for singing fans to perform the national anthem at a game next season. Rene Gutel of member station KXJZ went to the auditions and has this report.
Apr 2nd, 2006 · Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Carlos Alcala from Sacramento, Calif. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KXJZ in Sacramento.)
Jun 26th, 2005 · Finding Fortune 500 Firms June 26, 2005 · NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Lisa Straus from Folsom, Calif., who listens to Weekend Edition on member station KXJZ in Scaramento). She fields questions on anagrams for Fortune 500 companies.