Joanne Serrieh
Interactive Producer
Joanne started her journey at CapRadio working with The View From Here documentary team as a production assistant. She contributed to the production of a number of documentaries. And, also used her social media passion to help create Twitter and Facebook strategic plans that boosted the documentary program’s online presence.
Joanne speaks both English and Arabic fluently and uses her language skills to give voices to more people in our community through storytelling.
She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in mass communication from Sacramento State University.
Report: Sacramento Fourth Most Hipster U.S. City
July 29, 2016
Sacramento is the fourth "most hipster" city in the U.S., according to a new ranking that looked at the presence of hipster-friendly businesses in town, like record stores, locally-owned coffee shops and microbreweries.
Possible Zika Virus Case Being Investigated In Sacramento
July 28, 2016
A 34-year-old male is being monitored and tested for the virus in Sacramento County.
CapRadio Producer Now Out Of Turkey After Being Stranded In Istanbul Airport During Military Coup Attempt
July 15, 2016
UPDATE, July 16, 5:04 p.m.: Capital Public Radio Producer Joanne Serrieh has made it out of the Istanbul airport after being stranded during a coup attempt by a faction within the Turkish military.
"Global Entry" Kiosks To Speed Up Airport Arrivals Process
July 6, 2016
Automated kiosks to help speed up the arrivals process are the latest addition to Sacramento International Airport’s arrivals terminal.
New Home Away From Home, A Refugee Family's First Ramadan In Sacramento
July 5, 2016
Dozens of Middle Eastern families relocated to Sacramento to start a new life away from the wars in that region. For some of those families, like the Alkhudairis, it’s their first time observing Ramadan outside an Arab or Muslim country.
Giant Red Roseville Sculpture Is A Rose To Some, Is Not A Rose To The Artist
July 1, 2016
Roseville residents will tell you the big red sculpture along north Interstate 80 is a rose. But a bit of research found otherwise. As part of the Roadside Distraction series, Capital Public Radio got the story behind the sculpture.
Local Hookah Lounge Owner Grapples With California's New Tobacco Laws
June 13, 2016
California tobacco retailers, including hookah lounges, are trying to grapple with a new law that increases the minimum age of purchases to 21 years old. One lounge owner estimates a 35 percent loss in business. But he has a game plan.
Measure X Will Extend Tax To Fund Public Library Services
June 1, 2016
Sacramento voters will soon decide if they want to continue paying a tax that funds public library services as the current parcel tax expiration date approaches.
Missing Hiker And Dog Found Alive In Sierra
May 19, 2016
Cody Michael and his dog, both missing since Monday, were found alive, according to Placer County Sheriff.
Sacramento Events Highlight Earth Day 2016
April 20, 2016
Earth Day is observed every year on April 22. We've rounded up some events for all ages to celebrate Earth Day this year.