Sacramento’s Night Time Economy Manager. California State University Chancellor-Select Mildred Garcia. A Butte County home sharing program matches aging homeowners with those in need of affordable housing.


Sacramento's nightlife manager

Months after a deadly mass shooting in Sacramento’s downtown corridor, the city created a position to have someone oversee and improve the nighttime economy.  That includes everything from safety, to permitting, to music and inclusiveness. Tina Lee-Vogt has been in that position for nine months and CapRadio Sacramento Government reporter Kristin Lam has an update on what Lee-Vogt has prioritized and wants to accomplish in her new role.

CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia

The California State University system encompasses nearly two dozen campuses, making it the largest and most diverse four-year college institution in the country. And soon there will be a new change in leadership. This fall, Mildred Garcia will become the 11th CSU Chancellor and the first Latina appointed to the post. But Chancellor-select Garcia is facing a range of challenges once she takes office. From inheriting a budget deficit, to documented mishandling of sexual harassment complaints, a threat of a labor strike, and the possibility of tuition increases. Insight spoke with Chancellor-Select Mildred Garcia about how she is prepared to weather these Cal State challenges and shape a stronger foundation across its 23 campuses.

Butte County home sharing program

A Butte County non-profit came up with a novel approach to create affordable housing. Pairing aging adults with a roommate that is housing insecure. Home and Heart Executive Director Cathryn Carkhuff explains how this home-sharing model is working to tackle aging safely at home and affordable housing– under one roof.