Did you know that CapRadio, a major NPR station covering Northern California, had its roots in 1960 as student operated station KEVR at Sacramento State University? Through the years the station has gone through several changes, and now operates two full powered stations (KXJZ-90.9 and KXPR-88.9 ) and 5 repeating stations In 2023 CapRadio hit a crisis when it discovered financial mismanagement. Direct operational management was taken over by Sac State. CapRadio has stabilized finances, brought its sponsorship team in-house, and continues to serve the region despite losing federal funding. A former manager is facing embezzlement charges.
Let us show our support for CapRadio by participating in a radio station tour. Frank Marazino, Interim President and General Manager will be our host. We will meet in the Community Room at 3:30pm for an update of FF-Sac activities, and then Frank will give us an update on current plans at CapRadio, and a tour of the facilities.
Detailed parking instructions, and restaurant options following the tour will be provided at a later date.