Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
813 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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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California Recycling Deposit Investigation | ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ Living to 106 | Dave Brubeck Tribute Concert
July 02, 2024 15:00 - 95 MBThe financial impacts of closing recycling centers across California. Learning how to find joy and meaning at age 106. Finally, a concert honoring jazz musician Dave Brubeck is taking place in downtown Sacramento. California Recycling Deposit Investigation in the last decade, leaving more bottles and cans littering the environment, and millions of dollars sitting in the state’s beverage container fund. KPBS Investigative Reporter Scott Rodd joins Insight to talk about his investigation in...
Response to SCOTUS Homelessness Decision | ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ Trans Healthcare
July 01, 2024 15:00 - 90.9 MBHow the Supreme Court’s ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson will impact the unhoused community in Sacramento and across California. Also, revisiting the experience of navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a trans person on This Is What It Feels Like. Response to SCOTUS Homelessness Decision Last Friday, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which has been called the most important homelessness case in decades. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the court gr...
CA Fine for Inadequate Prison Mental Health Staffing | ‘California Forever’ City Proposal | Placer Land Trust’s 1,500-Acre Acquisition
June 27, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBFederal judge says California must pay $112 million for failing to provide sufficient mental health staffing in prisons. Unpacking the controversial proposal to build a new city in Solano County. Finally, over 1,500 acres of river canyon are now preserved in Placer County. CA Fine for Inadequate Prison Mental Health Staffing The same day Governor Newsom spoke about “dark days in California” during his pre-taped State of the State speech, a federal judge found top prison officials in civil ...
CA Budget Agreement and Anti-Tax Initiative Ruling | Exploring ‘Lavender Courtyard’ | Lavender Blue Festival
June 26, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBUnpacking California’s budget agreement and a recent state Supreme Court ruling. Meeting the residents of the Lavender Courtyard housing community. Finally, celebrating lavender at the Lavender Blue Festival. CA Budget Agreement and Anti-Tax Initiative Ruling Governor Gavin Newsom and California’s legislative leaders have reached a budget agreement to close an estimated $56 billion shortfall over the next two years. And just last week, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled to keep...
Gov. Newsom’s 2024 ‘State of the State’ Address | Mosquito Season
June 25, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBAnalyzing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024 State of the State Address. Also, getting an update on this year’s mosquito season and how to avoid potential insect-borne diseases. Gov. Newsom’s 2024 ‘State of the State’ Address Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his long-delayed 2024 State of the State address this morning. Instead of a live speech in front of lawmakers and the press, the address was released as a prerecorded message. Lara Korte, co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook and CapRadio ...
CAL FIRE Wildfire Updates | Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety in Sacramento | Food Literacy Center
June 24, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBCAL FIRE provides an update as wildfire season picks up. Addressing Sacramento’s high number of fatal pedestrian and cyclist accidents. Finally, how the Food Literacy Center encourages healthy eating habits. CAL FIRE Wildfire Updates As summer continues to heat up and the hillsides turn from green to brown, fire safety should be at the top of everyone’s minds. Nick Schuler, Deputy Director of Communications/Incident Awareness for CAL FIRE joins Insight with the latest on fires burning in N...
World Refugee Day in Sacramento | New Play at Folsom State Prison | Artist Jennifer Peart
June 20, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBHow World Relief Sacramento helps refugees adapt to their new homes. A new original play gives voice to incarcerated individuals at Folsom State Prison. Finally, artist Jennifer Peart reimagines iconic Sacramento landmarks. World Refugee Day in Sacramento June 20 is World Refugee Day, which was declared by the United Nations to honor refugees around the world. Sacramento itself has become a major destination for refugee populations, especially from Afghanistan and Ukraine in recent years. ...
Reforming California Wildfire Insurance | Breaking Down Prop 47 Debate | Summer Wine Pairings
June 18, 2024 15:00 - 90.6 MBA new plan aims to increase California’s wildfire insurance coverage. Breaking down the debates around reforming Prop 47. Finally, Insight’s resident wine expert on enjoying summer wine. Reforming California Wildfire Insurance Last week, California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara rolled out his latest effort to boost the number of insurance policies written in high-fire risk areas. The new measure would give compliant insurance companies a long-desired tool to calculate rates - catas...
RydeFreeRT Parent Perspective | KCRA3’s Mark Finan Retires | Third Annual ‘All Nations Indigefest’
June 17, 2024 15:00 - 92.5 MBA parent’s perspective on RydeFreeRT. KCRA3’s Mark Finan talks about his career and plans for retirement. Finally, the third annual All Nations Indigefest returns to West Sacramento. RydeFreeRT Parent Perspective The City of Sacramento approved its budget last week and managed to avoid completely cutting funding for a popular program for students. We’ll talk with a local parent, Vanessa Cudabac, about RydeFreeRT, which provides fare-free public transportation for kids in grades TK-12, and ...
Extreme Heat Dangers | Outword Magazine’s Fred Palmer | Best Of: Kru’s Billy Ngo
June 11, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBThe dangers posed by extreme heat. The publishing legacy of Outword Magazine. Finally, revisiting our conversation with James Beard Award finalist Billy Ngo. Extreme Heat Dangers Sacramento is facing another period of extreme heat. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region through Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and even hitting the mid-100s in some areas. Dr. Kylie Abeson, a pediatrician with UC Davis Health talks about the dangers that high ...
Response to Sacramento’s Reported Drop in Homelessness | New Exhibit ‘When I Can’ | Personal Message from Vicki Gonzalez
June 10, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBThe community responds to Sacramento’s reported drop in homelessness. Also, a new exhibit celebrates artists who are parents, caregivers and guardians. Finally, a personal message from Vicki Gonzalez, who will be going on leave. Response to Sacramento’s Reported Drop in Homelessness The 2024 Point In Time Count showed a 29% decrease in Sacramento’s unhoused population, from nearly 9,300 people during the peak in 2022 to an estimated 6,615 individuals today. But those numbers have drawn scr...
River Dangers | Tahoe Bears | New UC Davis Coffee Center
June 06, 2024 15:00 - 89.2 MBThe South Yuba River Citizens League discusses summer river safety. Also, what people can do to minimize interactions with urbanized black bears. Finally, a groundbreaking coffee research center opens at UC Davis. River Dangers , Executive Director at the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), discusses the dangers of the South Yuba River in Nevada County, what makes this year different than most years, and tips for visitors this summer. Tahoe Bears The Lake Tahoe basin is a prime hab...
Sacramento Homeless Population Drops | Eco-Friendly Sacramento Pride | Yuba City Play ‘Salt of the Earth’
June 05, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBSacramento County’s unhoused population drops 29%, bucking recent trends. Also, how this year’s Sacramento Pride is aiming to be the greenest celebration yet. Finally, a new production in Yuba City called “Salt of the Earth.” Sacramento Homeless Population Drops Sacramento County’s unhoused population plummeted 29% over the past two years to an estimated 6,615 people, according to a closely-watched survey conducted by Sacramento Steps Forward. The 2024 Point In Time Count shows a dramatic ...
Proposed Downtown Park Over I-5 | Stanislaus County CARE Court | SacramenKnow’s ‘Local Legend’
June 04, 2024 15:00 - 87.2 MBProposed bridge park over I-5 would reconnect downtown Sacramento and the riverfront. Checking up on the CARE Court pilot program in Stanislaus County. Finally, the SacramenKnow newsletter is rolling out audio “local legend” features. Proposed Downtown Park Over I-5 A new plan seeks to connect Downtown Sacramento with the city’s riverfront - by building a deck park over a stretch of I-5 between Capitol Mall and O Street. The proposal, called the Sacramento Stitch Park Riverfront Reconnecti...
Corral Fire in San Joaquin County | Farmworker Deaths on Roadways | Yolo County ‘Cultivo’ Food Program for Agricultural Workers
June 03, 2024 15:00 - 91.8 MBAn update on the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County. Also, why farmworkers continue to die in crashes — in vans state law doesn’t cover. Finally, how the Yolo County ‘Cultivo’ program curbs food insecurity for agricultural worker households. Corral Fire in San Joaquin County The Corral Fire ignited near Tracy in San Joaquin County on Saturday. The fire, which grew to more than 14,000 acres this morning, also destroyed a home and injured two firefighters. Portions of I-580 were closed over ...
First 5 California | How Food Shapes Asian American Identity | Auburn Trails Alliance
May 30, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBThe executive director of First 5 California, a state commission which helps children ages 5 and under. Also, how a relationship to food shapes Asian American identity. Finally, the Auburn Trails Alliance. First 5 California A little over two decades ago, California voters approved a proposition to benefit the state’s children. In 1998, Prop 10 added a 50-cent tax to each pack of cigarettes, and that money went to the creation of a California Children and Families Commission - more commonl...
Chronic Wasting Disease in CA Deer | Mother-Daughter Relationship in AAPI Families | CalMatters Ideas Festival
May 29, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBChronic Wasting Disease in deer has been detected in California for the first time. Also, how our relationships with our parents affect our sense of self. Finally, CalMatters will be hosting its inaugural Ideas Festival in Sacramento. Chronic Wasting Disease in CA Deer Chronic Wasting Disease is considered the most important disease affecting deer and elk populations in North America. And it has been detected in California for the first time. Brandon Munk is a Senior Wildlife Veterinarian ...
POLITICO’s California Playbook | First Asian-American Enclaves in California | ‘Open Country’ Documentary
May 28, 2024 15:00 - 95.8 MBPOLITICO’s California Playbook updates state politics. CapRadio’s Mid Pacific podcast explores some of the first Asian-American enclaves in California. Finally, a locally-produced documentary about country music will be screened in Sacramento. POLITICO’s California Playbook is the co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook and provides an update on state politics. First Asian-American Enclaves in California What does it mean when a Chinatown or Japantown becomes gentrified or disappear...
Isla Vista Shooting 10th Anniversary | Immersive Opera ‘Waiting Rooms’ | Tahoe Master Gardeners
May 23, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBLessons from the 10th anniversary of the Isla Vista shooting. A new immersive opera opens in Sacramento. Finally, tips for growing produce in the high Sierra. Isla Vista Shooting 10th Anniversary Ten years ago, a mass shooting and stabbing spree in the college town of Isla Vista killed six people and injured 14 more. Now the mother of the shooter is speaking up about possible warning signs, in the hopes of preventing future tragedies. That story is captured in a recent episode of the inves...
Sacramento’s Japantown Mural | Upcoming Book ‘The Latino Century’ | Pet Cancer Treatment at UC Davis
May 21, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBA new Sacramento mural uplifts the stories of historic Japantown. An upcoming book looks at the growing power of the Latino electorate. Finally, how UC Davis Veterinary Medicine treats animal cancers. Sacramento’s Japantown Mural Sacramento’s Japantown was demolished more than 60 years ago, to make room for the Capitol Mall Redevelopment Project. But a new mural project is shining a light on the community’s history and the stories of Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their ...
Bill Cartwright | Yolo High Wheelers Baseball Team | New Republic FC Book ‘Not When, But If?’
May 20, 2024 15:00 - 91 MBFormer NBA champion Bill Cartwright talks about his life and career. A new professional baseball team makes its debut in Yolo County. Finally, a new book charts Sacramento Republic FC’s successful first year. Bill Cartwright A five-time NBA Champion was recently honored as an inductee for the 2024 Sacramento Walk of Stars. Bill Cartwright joins Insight to share the story of his life and career - from growing up in Elk Grove, to playing in the NBA alongside Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bul...
Camp Resolution Update | Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument | American River Parkway’s ‘Bike Fest’
May 16, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBAn update to Sacramento’s city-sanctioned homeless encampment Camp Resolution. Also, President Biden expands Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Finally, “Bike Fest” along the American River Parkway. Camp Resolution Update One year ago, the city of Sacramento signed a first-of-its-kind lease for those experiencing homelessness, providing city-owned trailers and allowing the camp to become a self-governing site called Camp Resolution. But for the past six months, the encampment has b...
Bird Flu Warning in Raw Milk | Bringing Back Oak Park’s Library | Terra Madre Americas Food Festival
May 15, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBYolo and Solano counties issue a health advisory about bird flu present in raw milk and raw dairy products. Also, the push to bring back Oak Park’s public library. Finally, the Terra Madre Americas inaugural food festival is in Sacramento. Bird Flu Warning in Raw Milk The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been spreading across the United States since 2021 - jumping from wild birds to domestic poultry, and now to dairy cattle and humans as well. Health officials in Solano and Yo...
Unpacking California’s May Revise | Updates to Sacramento International Airport | Strawberry Music Festival
May 14, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBHow Gov. Newsom wants to close the state’s budget shortfall. Also, upcoming updates to Sacramento International Airport. Finally, the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley. Unpacking California’s May Revise The State Legislature has until June 15 to pass a balanced budget. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom put forward his revised budget - commonly known as the May Revise. Joining us to discuss the governor’s fiscal priorities and strategy to close an estimated $56 billion over the next two ...
Investigation into Homeless Private Security | Trail Guide for Lower American River | ‘Music at Noon’ Celebrates 1,000th performance
May 13, 2024 15:00 - 90.4 MBAn investigation into the private security forces patrolling California’s unhoused residents. Also, a new trail guide for the Lower American River. Finally, “Music at Noon” to celebrate its 1,000th performance. Investigation into Homeless Private Security California’s homeless population has spiked nearly 40% in the past five years. With that surge, has come a boom in private security guards patrolling shelters, encampments, and the streets. Advocates and unhoused people argue these guards...
Elk Grove’s Vote on Sacramento Zoo | Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Survivor Speaks in Folsom | The Philharmonik’s ‘Tiny Desk’
May 09, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBElk Grove moves forward on relocating the Sacramento Zoo. Also, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack speaks in Folsom. Finally, Sacramento musician The Philharmonik’s “Tiny Desk” submission. Elk Grove’s Vote on Sacramento Zoo The Sacramento Zoo’s highly-anticipated move to Elk Grove has officially received the green light. Last night, the Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the zoo’s move from Land Park, where it first opened in 1927. Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and Jason Jacob...
Student Journalists Covering Campus Protests | Blood Donations for New Mothers | Sofia Educational Jazz Series
May 08, 2024 15:00 - 92 MBStudent journalists discuss covering campus protests. Also, Vitalant asks for blood donations for new mothers. Finally, an educational jazz series at The Sofia. Student Journalists Covering Campus Protests Student journalists with the CalMatters College Journalism Network Fellowship have been covering campus protests at their universities. Joining Insight is Atmika Iyer, a UCSB student-journalist, Christina Chkarboul, a student-journalist with the USC Daily Trojan, and Christopher Buchanan...
Valley Vision’s ‘Inclusive Economy Poll’ | New Book ‘Dry Spells’ | Sacramento’s Urban Forest Plan
May 07, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBValley Vision releases its first Inclusive Economy Poll. Also, a Sacramento physician pens a debut fiction novel “Dry Spells.” Finally, the Sacramento Tree Foundation explains the city’s urban forest plan. Valley Vision’s ‘Inclusive Economy Poll’ Each year, Valley Vision fields public opinion polls in partnership with Sacramento State’s Institute for Social Research to generate greater understanding of the most pressing issues facing our region. The Inclusive Economy Poll was Valley Vision...
POLITICO’s ‘California Playbook’ | Sac Republic FC Celebrates 10 Seasons | Spring Music & Wine
May 06, 2024 15:00 - 104 MBPOLITICO’s California Playbook updates the latest in state politics. Also, Sac Republic FC celebrates 10 years and is currently undefeated. Finally, a spring music and wine pairing. POLITICO’s ‘California Playbook’ POLITICO California Playbook co-author Lara Korte joins Insight with an update on the latest in state politics. Sac Republic FC Celebrates 10 Seasons On April 26, 2014, Sacramento Republic FC played its first-ever game at Hughes Stadium in Land Park. A decade later the “Indo...
City of Sacramento’s Proposed Budget | Camp Resolution Update | Book ‘The Hungry Season’ | Artist Raphael Delgado
May 02, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBHow the City of Sacramento proposed to close a $66 million deficit. Also, an update on the city sanctioned homeless encampment Camp Resolution. Plus, the author of “The Hungry Season.” Finally, artist Raphael Delgado. City of Sacramento’s Proposed Budget & Camp Resolution Update Sacramento released its proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as the city aims to close a projected $66 million shortfall. That same day, Mayor Darrell Steinberg and District 2 Councilmember Shoun Thao unvei...
Natomas Innovation Park | Donating to Nonprofits 101 | Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease
May 01, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBSacramento City Council moves forward on Innovation Park in Natomas. Also, a nonprofit donor 101 ahead on Big Day of Giving. Finally, a mother and daughter write a memoir about Lyme Disease. Natomas Innovation Park The Sacramento City Council took a big step forward in transforming what once was the Sleep Train Arena in north Natomas. Yesterday they unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for a new financing district that would support the redevelopment project Innovation Park. The...
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests | Loaves & Fishes | Dark Sky Photo Contest
April 30, 2024 15:00 - 92.1 MBPro-Palestinian campus protests at universities across the country - including Sac State and Cal Poly Humboldt. Also, Loaves and Fishes responds to a landmark Supreme Court case on homelessness. Finally, Nevada County holds a “Dark Sky Photo Contest.” Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Hundreds of students have been arrested following pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the country. The demonstrations and encampments are in support of the people of Gaza, and come with demands ...
CA’s Response to Arizona’s Abortion Ban | Placerville Restaurants Compete on Food Network | 50 Years at American River Raft Rentals
April 29, 2024 15:00 - 91 MBCalifornia wants to welcome Arizona doctors following the state's potential abortion ban. Also, Placerville restaurants compete on Guy Fieri’s “Best Bite in Town” on Food Network. Finally, American River Raft Rentals celebrates 50 years. CA’s Response to Arizona’s Abortion Ban California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers announced legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward. CapRadio Healthcare Report...
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...