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Drew Sandsor

Senior Producer, News

As Senior Producer of News, Drew works with reporters and anchors on the daily production and presentation of news stories on Capital Public Radio. He also works closely with the station's digital team on news coverage across various online platforms.

Prior to coming to Capital Public Radio, Drew was the morning editor at KGO Radio in San Francisco where he was in charge of news for the morning news block (5am-9am). Prior to KGO, Drew covered state government and politics while working at Capitol Television News Service (CTNS) in Sacramento. Before CTNS, he was News Director at KFBK Radio in Sacramento, overseeing a 15-person newsroom.

Drew has won numerous awards during his 30 years in the radio news business, as a news director, editor, producer and reporter. He believes being a good listener is the key to telling a compelling story.

Drew was born and raised in Sacramento and now lives in Woodland. He can't imagine a better place to raise his four kids than the Sacramento region. When not scouring sources for news, Drew enjoys getting on the nerves of his wife and kids and following his favorite sports teams (Niners, Giants, Kings and Sharks).

You can follow Drew on Twitter @drewsandsor. He also welcomes story compliments, complaints and tips.

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Stories by Drew Sandsor

Sacramento Is Fastest-Growing Large City In California
May 2, 2018
Of the ten largest cities in California, Sacramento had the largest percentage gain in population over last year. The city’s population also topped 500,000 for the first time.
Robots And High Schoolers Invade UC Davis’ Recreation Center For Regional Contest
March 26, 2018
Davis High repeats as robotics champ at FIRST Robotics Competition Sacramento Regional.
Davis Celebrates 50 Years Of Bus Service
February 23, 2018
Unitrans began in 1968, when the Student Association purchased two red double-decker buses from England. At 50, the bus service now serves 22,000 passengers a day.
Homeowner's Video Reveals Porch Bandit Who Ditched Her Shirt Mid Heist
February 16, 2018
El Dorado County Sheriff's investigators are looking for a porch bandit who made an unconventional wardrobe choice between trips to steal packages.
Sacramento Kings To Bid To Host 2022 Or 2023 NBA All-Star Game
February 16, 2018
The Sacramento City Council is expected to support a proposal by the Sacramento Kings to host the NBA All-Star Game for the first time.
Six-Day Search In Adirondacks Ends; Man Safe In Sacramento
February 13, 2018
A Toronto firefighter who was the subject of a massive six-day search involving eight government agencies at an Adirondack ski center has been located safe and sound — in California.
State Officials Say To Keep An Eye Out For Invasive Rodent Once Thought Long Gone
February 8, 2018
An invasive rodent from South America eradicated more than 50 years ago has been turning up in the San Joaquin Valley. State officials are hoping the public will report any sightings of nutria.
Sacramento PD Asks For Help Identifying Suspects In Pharmacy Robberies
December 14, 2017
The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying suspects involved in a rash of pharmacy robberies.
Sacramento Sheriff Seeks Vehicle In Fatal Carjacking
November 28, 2017
The death of 51-year-old Jeffrey Turner was originally classified as suspicious after his body was found alongside Kasser Road on Nov. 20.
FBI And Sacramento Sheriff's Dept. Seek Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect
November 8, 2017
Sacramento Sheriff's Department and FBI are asking the public to help them identify a bank robber who has struck three times in the last month.

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