Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
780 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAward-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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Controversy at Verge Center for the Arts | Wildlife Dos and Don'ts for Fawn Season | Aggie Square’s Callout for Muralists
April 25, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBVerge Center for the Arts sparks debate about inclusivity in Sacramento’s creative scene. Also, it’s peak time for baby deer - the dos and don’ts during fawn season. Finally, Aggie Square in Oak Park is putting a callout for local muralists. Controversy at Verge Center for the Arts Two artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of...
2024 ‘Cap-to-Cap’ Recap | Tuolumne County’s Environmental Resilience | Inaugural ‘Sacramento Regional Youth Career Fest’
April 24, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBThe annual Capitol-to-Capitol program in D.C. to promote business development in the Sacramento region. Also, how Tuolumne County is adapting its wildfire resiliency. Finally, the Sacramento Regional Youth Career Fest at Cosumnes River College. 2024 ‘Cap-to-Cap’ Recap Every year, Sacramento area businesses, as well as community and non-profit organizations, band together for a common cause. They team up and attend the annual Capitol-to-Capitol (“Cap-to-Cap”) program in Washington, DC to pr...
New State Park ‘Dos Rios’ in Stanislaus County | Supreme Court Hears Landmark Homelessness Case | Women Tattoo Exhibit at Sac History Museum
April 23, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBCalifornia’s newest state park is named Dos Rios in Stanislaus County. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a pivotal case about homelessness. Finally, an exhibit about the unique history of women and tattoos in Old Sacramento. New State Park ‘Dos Rios’ in Stanislaus County California's newest state park Dos Rios will open on June 12 in Stanislaus County. Located along the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers about eight miles west of Modesto in the Central Valley, it's the first st...
Sac State Guaranteed Admission Program for EGUSD | UC Davis Pet Blood Bank | Sac City College Poetry Event
April 22, 2024 15:00 - 91.7 MBSac State offers guaranteed admission to graduating seniors at Elk Grove Unified. Also, the UC Davis Veterinary school has an animal blood bank for pets and livestock. Finally, U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera at Sac City College. Sac State Guaranteed Admission Program for EGUSD Sacramento State University is reaching out to over 2,000 eligible students in the Elk Grove Unified School District to let them know that they can attend Sac State next year, they just need to apply...
Forever Chemicals | CapRadio Endowment | Climate Country Radio
April 18, 2024 15:00 - 92 MB“Forever chemicals” in California’s drinking water are raising concerns. Also, the CapRadio Endowment Board discusses its dispute with the public radio station and Sac State. Finally, helping the planet with “Climate Country Radio.” Forever Chemicals “Forever chemicals" in California’s drinking water have raised critical questions about the implications for our communities. CalMatters’ Water Policy reporter, Rachel Becker, sheds light on the complex challenges faced by water agencies and ...
Sacramento Kings Regular Season Recap | Stories of Japanese-American Mass Incarceration | Artist Jermaine Tilson
April 17, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBThe Sacramento Kings defeat the Golden State Warriors to advance to the postseason. Also, never-before shared artifacts from Japanese American survivors of mass incarceration during WWII. Finally, artist Jermaine Tilson at The Gallery. Sacramento Kings Regular Season Recap Light the Beam! The Sacramento Kings survived their first postseason game against the Golden State Warriors, handily beating their rivals by the score of 118-94. Kings’ television color analyst Kayte Christensen joins us...
POLITICO’s California Playbook | Political Views of Young Californians | Taste of East Sacramento
April 16, 2024 15:00 - 91.2 MBPOLITICO’S California Playbook updates the latest in state politics. Also, a new report looks into the distinct differences among younger California voters. Finally, the annual Taste of East Sacramento is happening this weekend. POLITICO’s California Playbook Governor Gavin Newsom was supposed to deliver the State of the State speech about a month ago. He delayed it due to the uncertainty over the outcome of the Prop. 1 vote. Now that the votes have been certified and the proposition passe...
Elk Grove PD ‘First Responder’ Drones | Mystifying Cost of College | California Wildflower Season
April 15, 2024 15:00 - 92.5 MBElk Grove Police adds drones as first responders. Also, why the cost for California universities are so high, and how to get help. Finally, we’re approaching peak wildflower season in Northern California. Elk Grove PD ‘First Responder’ Drones The Elk Grove City Council recently voted to approve $2.1 million to the city’s police department for a new Drone as a First Responder program. These unmanned aerial systems would respond to calls for service within minutes, gather data, and allow the...
Investigation into California Lawmaker Voting Records | Sacramento Reparations Event | Grass Valley Author Chronicles First Female Physicians in the West
April 11, 2024 15:00 - 92.4 MBAn investigation into the voting records of state lawmakers. Also, an event tonight at Sac State discusses what reparations could look like in Sacramento. Finally, a Grass Valley author’s new book chronicles the pioneering female physicians of the Old West. Investigation into California Lawmaker Voting Records They say every vote matters. They say that every vote is important. However, newly uncovered data about voting records by California legislators shows that many of our elected lead...
Mayoral Candidates Flo Cofer & Kevin McCarty | Stockton Metropolitan Airport Improvements | The Creativity of ‘The Jacquelyn’
April 10, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBSan Joaquin County approved improvements for Stockton Metropolitan Airport. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidates Dr. Flojaune Cofer and state Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. Finally, “The Jacquelyn” is a new space for wellness and socializing. Mayoral Candidates Flo Cofer & Kevin McCarty The race for Sacramento mayor is officially underway for the November general election. Now that the primary is over and the top two candidates are set, we take time today to catch up with epidemiologist Dr. ...
Study on Firearm Ownership and Political Violence | Gas Prices & EV, Hybrid Sales | Sacramento Orchid Society’s 75th Jubilee
April 09, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBStudy looks at link between types of firearm ownership and support for political violence. Also, gas prices are on the rise. Plus, why California’s electric vehicle industry is slowing down. Finally, the Sacramento Orchid Society’s 75th anniversary. Study on Firearm Ownership and Political Violence is an emergency medicine physician and Director of the California Firearm Violence Research Center - the nation’s first publicly funded center for research in this field to understand the natur...
Early Action Plan to Tackle CA’s Budget Shortfall | Guy Fieri’s ‘Best Bite in Town’ Premieres in Davis | CLARA Performing Arts
April 08, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBLawmakers propose an “early action plan” to tackle the state budget deficit. Also, Guy Fieri’s new Food Network show “Best Bite in Town” premieres in Davis. Finally, CLARA performing arts expands youth programs. Early Action Plan to Tackle CA’s Budget Shortfall Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the state legislature announced a deal on early action to shrink California's budget shortfall by $17 billion, ahead of action on the 2024-25 budget in May and June. CalMatters Capitol Rep...
Oakland A’s to Temporarily Move to West Sac | New District 2 Councilmember Shoun Thao | Nevada City Nisenan’s ‘Homeland Return’
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBOakland A’s to temporarily play in West Sacramento starting in 2025. Also, new Sacramento City Councilmember Shoun Thao. Finally, the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe purchases ancestral homeland. Oakland A’s to Temporarily Move to West Sac The Oakland A’s will play in West Sacramento for three years starting in 2025. The team, which is in the process of moving from the Bay Area to Las Vegas, will play at Sutter Health Park, the home of the Sacramento RiverCats. Fox 40 Sports Reporter ...
Diocese of Sacramento Files for Bankruptcy | Fast Food Minimum Wage Increase | Folk Duo ‘Misner & Smith’
April 03, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBThe Diocese of Sacramento filed bankruptcy in response to a wave a lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of minors. Also, a new law boosts the minimum wage for fast food workers in California to $20 an hour. Finally, Davis-based folk duo “Misner & Smith.” Diocese of Sacramento Files for Bankruptcy The Diocese of Sacramento has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in response to a wave a lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of minors by clergy and other employees reaching back to the 1950’s. In a statement,...
April Snow Survey | Investigating California Jail Deaths | Memoir ‘Dancing the Afrofuture’
April 02, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBGov. Newsom attends the April snow survey in the Sierra. Also, an investigation into a rise in jail deaths across the state. Finally, a memoir studying hip hop culture “Dancing the Afrofuture: Hula, Hip-Hop and the Dunham Legacy.” April Snow Survey Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the April 1 snow survey in El Dorado County held by the Department of Water Resources near Echo Summit. For the second year in a row, California's snowpack is above the historical average - this year the snowpack is...
‘Best of Insight’: Woodland’s Historic Chinese Restaurant | Hip Hop Princess ‘Boss Tootie’ | Latin Inspired ‘Itacate’ Hiking Food
April 01, 2024 15:00 - 92 MB“Best of Insight”: The oldest Chinese restaurant in the state - and possibly the nation - is in Woodland. Also, 10-year-old Sacramento hip hop princess “Boss Tootie.” Finally, Sacramento-based Latin backpacking company Itacate Foods. ‘Best of Insight’: Woodland’s Historic Chinese Restaurant The oldest Chinese restaurant in California - and possibly the nation - is tucked away in a Yolo County suburb. Jack Chin is a professor at UC Davis School of Law and shares his research into finding th...
Sacramento City Council District 4 Race | ‘Landing Spot’ for LGBTQ+ Youth | Sacramento Piano Day
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 91.7 MBSacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela concedes the race to Phil Pluckebaum. Also, events for Placer County LGBTQ+ youth, family and allies. Finally, Sacramento Piano Day concert at American River College. Sacramento City Council District 4 Race Sacramento County has less than 100 ballots left to be counted. Which means election results are largely finalized. Today we are going to focus on a change of leadership in Sacramento City Council District 4 - which includes downtown, midto...
CapRadio Update | Isleton Community Flood Insurance Program | Climate Change Public Service Announcements
March 27, 2024 15:00 - 92.2 MBA financial backer of CapRadio wants the public media station to merge with KVIE. Also, the delta city of Isleton creates a community flood insurance pilot program. Finally, take a listen to public service announcements about climate change. CapRadio Update Should Sacramento’s two largest public media organizations join as one? In an open letter last week, the Capital Public Radio Endowment urged CapRadio’s license holder - Sacramento State - to merge with the PBS television affiliate KVIE...
Supreme Court Abortion Pill Case | California’s Salmon Strategy | Best Way to See Upcoming Eclipse
March 26, 2024 15:00 - 91.3 MBHow a Supreme Court case on the abortion medication mifepristone could impact California. Also, California’s strategy to recover long declining salmon populations. Finally, the best way to view the upcoming April eclipse. Supreme Court Abortion Pill Case This morning, the Supreme Court heard arguments for another case challenging the right to abortion. FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine challenges the use of mifepristone, a medication typically used in a two-combination dose to ter...
CA Minimum Wage Report | Women in Manufacturing | Refugee Student Organization ‘ReDressed’
March 25, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBNew report says state’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with cost of living. Also, La Tourangelle artisan oils and Siemens Mobility highlight women in manufacturing. Finally, a student charitable organization “ReDressed” for refugee students. CA Minimum Wage Report California’s minimum wage of $16 is over double the federal minimum. But a new report published by California's Legislative Analyst’s Office says that while this amount appears high by comparison, it is still not enough to ...
MOSAC Keffiyeh Controversy | California Wine Industry Challenges | Latinx Comic Arts Festival
March 21, 2024 15:00 - 77.7 MBA dispute over keffiyehs at Sacramento’s Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC). Also, the challenges facing California’s wine industry. Finally, the fifth annual Latinx Comic Arts Festival. MOSAC Keffiyeh Controversy Controversy has erupted at Sacramento’s Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) after some employees alleged they were treated poorly by management after wearing a black-and-white keffiyeh, a traditional Arab headdress that has become synonymous with Palestinians. Now, they ...
Sacramento Votes on Bilateral Ceasefire | California Testing AI for Efficiency | ‘A River Called Home’
March 20, 2024 15:00 - 77.3 MBSacramento City Council approves a bilateral ceasefire resolution. Also, how California is harnessing artificial intelligence. Finally, El Dorado County author and illustrator of “A River Called Home: A River Fable.” Sacramento Votes on Bilateral Ceasefire The Sacramento City Council passed a Gaza ceasefire resolution just before midnight on Tuesday, after hearing from dozens of public comment testimonies. Officials approved the resolution in a 6 to 1 vote, with only Councilmember Lisa Kap...
POLITICO California Playbook | Protecting Sacramento’s Waterways | High School Student-Run KYDS 91.5 FM
March 19, 2024 15:00 - 76.6 MBPOLITICO’s California Playbook on Gov. Newsom’s current challenges. Also, an all-volunteer group protecting Sacramento’s waterways. Finally, Sacramento’s only high school student-run radio station KYDS 91.5 FM. POLITICO California Playbook With his signature piece of legislation hanging on by a razor-thin margin, the vote for Proposition 1 is just the latest signal to state Capitol watchers of the struggles facing Governor Newsom these days. In addition to Prop. 1, Newsom's approval rating...
2024 Primary Voting Behavior | Sacramento’s Experimental Homeless Encampment | Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five
March 18, 2024 15:00 - 77.1 MBAn update on primary election results and voting behavior. Also, the fate of Sacramento’s experimental homeless encampment “Camp Resolution.” Finally, the author of the 1978 unsolved mystery of the Yuba County Five. 2024 Primary Voting Behavior It’s been almost two full weeks since the California Primary and there are still several races that are too close to call. Paul Mitchell, Vice President of Political Data, Inc. and political strategist Mike Madrid, join us to break down the latest e...
California’s Snowpack 100% of Historical Average | CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia | CapRadio Pi(e) Day
March 14, 2024 15:00 - 75 MBCalifornia’s snowpack reaches 100% of the April 1 historical peak average. Also, Cal State Chancellor Mildred Garcia joins us for a conversation about the system’s wide-ranging challenges. Finally, CapRadio celebrates Pi(e) Day. California’s Snowpack 100% of Historical Average After an uncertain start to the winter season, California’s snowpack has reached a milestone - 100% of the April 1 average, which is a historic peak set by water managers. Reservoirs across the state are 117% of aver...
Updated Election Results | History Podcast ‘Landslide’ | ‘Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook’
March 13, 2024 15:00 - 91 MBLatest election results for statewide and Sacramento city races. Also, the podcast “Landslide” about the presidential primary between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. Finally, James Beard Award-winning writer of “Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook.” Updated Election Results As of Tuesday, Sacramento County still has over 80,000 ballots left to count from last week’s primary, with several local and statewide races still in the balance. CapRadio’s Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam a...
Yolo County DA’s New Approach to Retail Theft | Mountain House, California’s Newest City | Heroes of Arts Education
March 12, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBThe Yolo County DA announces a new “FastPass” initiative to curb retail theft. Also, California’s newest city Mountain House in San Joaquin County. Finally, Friends of Sacramento Arts’ “Heroes of Arts Education Gala.” Yolo County DA’s New Approach to Retail Theft As the state of California continues to look for legislative ways to combat retail theft, many counties in the state are partnering up with law enforcement and retailers to send a message that thieves will be prosecuted. Yolo Coun...
Stockton Doctor Returns from Gaza | Palestinian Author Visits Sacramento | Ramadan
March 11, 2024 15:00 - 90 MBA Stockton doctor returns from a two-week trip to Gaza offering emergency medical aid. Also, a Palestinian author and journalist visits Sacramento. Finally, observing Ramadan. Stockton Doctor Returns from Gaza A Stockton doctor born and raised in the West Bank has returned from Gaza, after spending two weeks leading a medical team to provide emergency aid to Palestinians trapped in a conflict between Israel and Hamas - as the death toll continues to climb and hundreds of thousands more are...
School Board Races | Investigation into Deadly Police Restraints | Jewish Film Festival
March 07, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBAn update on the early results of school board races in the Sacramento region. Plus, an investigation into deadly police prone restraints across California. Finally, Sacramento’s Jewish Film Festival kicks off this weekend. School Board Races School board elections may be down-ballot races, but these bodies have significant power to shape their students’ educational experiences - and the community that surrounds these schools. CapRadio Education Reporter Srishti Prabha provides an update o...
Initial California Primary Results
March 06, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBWe’ll have an initial look at primary election results for statewide races - including Senate and Prop 1. Also, we’ll look at the results for Sacramento’s mayoral race and city council seats. Finally, a discussion on voter turnout and behavior. Sacramento City Races CapRadio Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam updates the latest results for city races - including mayor, city council and Measure C. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg weighs in on the mayoral race to replace him at the...
California Primary Day Election Coverage
March 05, 2024 16:00 - 90.1 MBToday is the California Primary. We will have a look at statewide and local races. Also, we’ll be joined by the California Voter Foundation for last minute tips. Finally, the Sacramento, Yolo and Placer County registrars join us. Statewide Elections CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon and CalMatters Capitol Reporter Alexei Koseff give a statewide look at the California Primary. You can also follow CapRadio’s Voter Guide for Sacramento County. Calmatters also has a 2024 Voter Guide. Pr...
Snow Storm Update | Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Profiles | ‘Shaken Not Stirred’ at The Sofia
March 04, 2024 16:00 - 90.7 MBAn update on an extreme winter storm in the Sierra. Also, how Sacramento’s leading mayoral candidates would respond to homelessness and affordable housing. Finally, “Shaken Not Stirred” combines music and dance at The Sofia. Snow storm update Snow measured in feet, howling wind and blizzard conditions all led to road closures, power issues, and an overall wild weekend in the Sierra. We are getting updates from Dr. Andrew Schwarz, Lead Scientist and Manager at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra...
Major Sierra Storm This Weekend | Sac Mayoral Candidate Dr. Richard Pan | CapRadio Interim GM Steps Down
February 29, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBA major Sierra storm is forecast Thursday through the weekend. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate - and former state senator - Dr. Richard Pan. Finally, CapRadio’s Interim GM steps down and discusses the public media station’s next steps. Major Sierra Storm This Weekend Snow, and lots of it, will be the headliner of this latest storm to smack Northern California and the Sierra starting today and through the weekend. Caltrans and the National Weather Service are advising drivers to avoid mo...
Winter Storm Travel | League of Women Voters | Senate Candidate Rep. Barbara Lee | Business of Art Symposium
February 28, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBCaltrans prepares for a major winter storm disrupting Sierra travel. Also, last minute voter guides for the California primary. Plus, Senate candidate Rep. Barbara Lee. Finally, Sierra College hosts “The Business of Art Symposium.” Winter Storm Travel Another major winter storm is headed toward Northern California and the National Weather Service is warning travel over the Sierra Thursday through Sunday will be dangerous. Forecasts are calling for upwards of 10 feet of snow in some areas a...
California’s Latino Voters | Sac Journalist Covering the Ukraine War | Weekend Drag Shows in Rocklin & Sacramento
February 27, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBUnderstanding California Latino voters ahead of the March 5 primary. Also, a Sacramento journalist covering Ukraine reflects on marking the second year of war. Finally, back-to-back drag shows this weekend in Rocklin and Sacramento. California’s Latino Voters California is home to the most Latinos in the country - over 15 million people, making up 40% of the state’s population. And that translates to voting power. According to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Offici...
Another Gov Recall Attempt | Why Do We Elect Judges? | Sac State’s ‘Combat U’ MMA Program | All City Writers ‘Liminal States’
February 26, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBAnother recall effort against Gov. Newsom. Also, why voters elect local judges and how to vet candidates. Plus, Sac State launches the first-ever MMA sports program “Combat U.” Finally, All City Writers’ upcoming performance “Liminal States.” Another Gov Recall Attempt Another recall effort has been launched against Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to POLITICO. Citing the deepening budget crisis, immigration, education, and public safety concerns as some of their top reasons, the group Rescue ...
What is Prop 1 on the Ballot? | Sac Mayoral Candidate Kevin McCarty | Girl Scouts Speak with ISS Astronaut
February 22, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBAn explanation about Prop 1 which would fund mental health services. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate - and current state assemblymember - Kevin McCarty. Finally, local girl scouts speak with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. What is Prop 1 on the Ballot? Voters will decide whether to overhaul how California funds mental health services. Proposition 1 is tied to the state’s crisis of homelessness, mental health and addiction. But it is complex. One piece would authoriz...
State Budget Shortfall Grows | Placer County Registrar of Voters | Matthew Shepard Inspired-Play ‘The Laramie Project’
February 21, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBLAO projects the state budget deficit has grown to $73 billion. Plus, the Placer County Registrar of Voters joins us ahead of the primary. Finally, the Matthew Shepard inspired-play “The Laramie Project.” State Budget Shortfall Grows If you go by the latest projections from the Legislative Analyst Office, California’s budget deficit is getting worse. The LAO, which provides nonpartisan fiscal advice to California lawmakers, revised its forecast from a $58 billion gap to a now $73 billion g...
FAFSA Challenges Continue | California Barriers for Midwives | Black History Month in Classrooms
February 20, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBThe state student aid commission addresses ongoing FAFSA challenges for college hopefuls. Also, why licensed midwives face barriers to stay in business in California. Finally, what Black History Month looks like in Oak Park classrooms. FAFSA Challenges Continue We have been following the latest developments with the delayed and problematic rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Now, a new glitch is making it even more difficult for some applications to get the...
Wilton Rancheria MMIP Partnership with Sac Sheriff | Sac Mayoral Candidate Flojaune Cofer | Crocker Museum’s “Black Artists in America”
February 15, 2024 16:00 - 90.8 MBWilton Rancheria’s MMIP partnership with Sacramento Sheriffs. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate — epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer. Finally, Crocker Art’s new exhibit “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial.” Wilton Rancheria MMIP Partnership with Sac Sheriff California has the largest population of Native Americans anywhere in the country - as well as the most tribes. We also have one of the highest rates of murder and missing people within the Indigenous commu...
Wide Open Walls Lunar New Year Controversy | Senate Candidate Rep. Katie Porter | Author on How to Approach Death
February 14, 2024 16:00 - 104 MBWide Open Walls faces criticism over Lunar New Year murals in Sacramento’s Little Saigon. Also, Rep. Katie Porter discusses why she is a candidate for U.S. Senate. Finally, author of “Judith Letting Go” and how to approach death. Wide Open Walls Lunar New Year Controversy is known for putting artists in the spotlight, by showcasing vibrant murals throughout Sacramento streets. But the organization is coming under fire for its latest murals surrounding Lunar New Year in the city’s Little S...
FOX40 Senate Debate Analysis | Kru Chef Nominated for James Beard Award | Lunar New Year in Sacramento
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBFOX40 moderates the second California Senate debate. Also, Kru chef and founder Billy Ngo is nominated for a James Beard Award. Finally, Chinese and Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations in Sacramento. FOX40 Senate Debate Analysis With three weeks left until the California Primary, the four main candidates for U.S. Senate faced off last night in a televised debate. While the three Democrats tried to differentiate themselves from each other, Republican Steve Garvey tried to solidify himse...
UC Davis PD Hires First DACA Officer | Senate Candidate Rep. Adam Schiff | Wild & Scenic Film Festival
February 12, 2024 16:00 - 90.1 MBUC Davis Police swears in its first DACA immigrant officer. Also, a conversation with Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff. Finally, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada County. UC Davis PD Hires First DACA Officer A recent California law removed the U.S. citizenship requirement for people seeking to become peace officers - expanding eligibility to those with federal work authorization. UC Davis Police Department recently hired its first officer who is a beneficiary of the Deferred Actio...
Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Steve Hansen | Fran Lebowitz at the Mondavi Center | Comedian Greg Proops at The Sofia
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBSacramento Mayoral candidate Steve Hansen. Also, a conversation with Fran Lebowitz ahead of her event at the Mondavi Center. Finally, comedian Greg Proops from “Whose Line is it Anyway?” at The Sofia. Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Steve Hansen In the month leading up to the primary election, we’ll be sitting down with the four leading candidates for Sacramento mayor. Today, former Sacramento City Councilmember Steve Hansen joins Insight about why he believes he’s best to lead the city - as ...
Podcast Investigates CA State Prison in Sac | Placer County Movie on Homelessness | ‘STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons’
February 07, 2024 16:00 - 92 MBA podcast investigates CA State Prison, Sacramento - formerly called New Folsom. Also, a Placer County production company makes a film on homelessness starring Billy Baldwin. Finally, the nation’s first Black woman cartoonist in the mainstream press. Podcast Investigates CA State Prison in Sac The second season of KQED’s investigative podcast On Our Watch debuted this week, focusing on the deaths of two correctional officers at California State Prison, Sacramento - formerly called New Fols...
Abortion Pill Access at CA Universities | Growing Pains with CA’s ‘FAIR Plan’ for Fire Insurance | Hidden Brain’s New Series ‘U.S. 2.0’
February 06, 2024 16:00 - 92.2 MBAn investigation into required abortion pill access at California public universities. Also, growing pains for homeowner’s last resort for fire insurance “FAIR Plan.” Finally, Hidden Brain’s new series “U.S. 2.0” about how we form political beliefs. Abortion Pill Access at CA Universities A year ago, California required its public colleges and universities to start providing medication abortions on campus - the first state in the country to do so. But a new investigation by LAist has disco...
Grizzly Flats Post Office Reopens Following Caldor Fire | Sac County’s Progress to Add Mental Health Clinicians to Schools | Bilingual University Fair
February 01, 2024 16:00 - 67.5 MBGrizzly Flats post office reopens following the Caldor Fire. Also, Sacramento County’s progress and challenges to add mental health clinicians at every school. Finally, the largest bilingual university fair in Northern California, “Steps to College.” Grizzly Flats Post Office Reopens Following Caldor Fire The 2021 Caldor Fire largely destroyed the community of Grizzly Flats, and rebuilding has been slow. But this week there is a landmark to celebrate. More than two years after the devastat...
Sac’s 2024 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count | Oldest Chinese Restaurant is in Woodland | CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty Retires
January 31, 2024 16:00 - 92.2 MBSacramento County’s biennial Point-in-Time homelessness count. Also, the oldest Chinese restaurant in the state - and possibly the nation - is in Woodland. Finally, goodbye to CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty, who is retiring. Sac’s 2024 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count Sacramento County’s last Point-in-Time Count in 2022 reported a record 9,300 unhoused residents, and this was only a conservative snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in the county on any given night. Last week...
Atmospheric River Arrives This Week | Empowerment Center for Human Trafficking Survivors | Will Rogers Presentation at C.K. McClatchy High School
January 30, 2024 16:00 - 92.5 MBStrong atmospheric river forecasted this week. Also, an empowerment center for human trafficking survivors opens in Sacramento. Finally, Will Rogers' great-granddaughter discusses “The Legacy of the Cherokee Kid.” Atmospheric River Arrives This Week After a few days of mild, spring-like weather, Northern California is poised to take a direct hit from an atmospheric river ramping up off the coast. Along with the rain, it is forecasted to be gusty and potentially dangerous wind - which has t...
SMF’s Push for Nonstop International Travel | Placer & Sacramento County DAs on Retail Theft | Youth Participate in Sac Mayoral Candidate Forum
January 29, 2024 16:00 - 91.9 MBSac International Airport is working towards nonstop international travel. Also, the Sacramento and Placer county district attorneys discuss new approaches in response to retail theft. Finally, youth hold a forum for Sacramento mayoral candidates. SMF’s Push for Nonstop International Travel is working on expanding its network of routes, with a major focus on international flights. Right now, the airport is looking to connect Sacramento with Europe, and Germany in particular. Stephen Clark...