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Apple Hill Opening Season | New Bill to Control CA's Invasive Swans | ‘In a Nutshell' Storytelling at The Sofia

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


It's prime picking time in El Dorado County. Plus, a new bill would allow hunting of invasive swans in the state. Finally, stories about bullies make the stage this Friday.

Support for CA Redistricting | ‘The School of Freedom' Teaches Afghan Girls | Helping Children After Wildfires

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


Support for California's retaliatory mid-cycle redistricting. Also, how a Sacramento-area nonprofit is educating girls in Afghanistan. Finally, North State educators put together a playbook to help children recover from wildfires.

Opposition to CA's Redistricting Special Election | Eradicating Invasive Golden Mussels | Sacramento International Film Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


A former chair of CA Independent Redistricting Commission weights in on special election. A Davis-based company is creating a product to target the invasive golden mussel. Finally, festival has been showcasing Sac cinema arts for 30 years.

ICE Raid Impacts on AAPI Community | ‘As You Like It' | Amador County Arts Council

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025


Local leaders raise awareness about affect of ICE raids on Asian-Americans. Also, a new adaptation gives Shakespeare's classic play a feminine update. Finally, a free summer concert series keeps music accessible in Amador County.

Big Basin Redwoods Recovery | Placerville Community Observatory | 'Eleanor Rigby' Comes to Life On Sac Stage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


What does recovery look like in California's oldest state park following a devastating wildfire five years ago? Also, free opportunities to view the night sky in the foothills. And, California Stage produces a brand new play.

COVID and Valley Fever Updates | Sacramento Republic Stadium Breaks Ground | Jazz Guitarist Ross Hammond

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025


It's not your imagination, COVID is on the rise again. We'll learn what symptoms to look out for. Also, the city gets one step closer to a new soccer stadium. Finally, a new album from a homegrown talent.

What to Know About CA Dems Redistricting Push | Councilmember Talamantes on Natomas Development | Author Shelley Blanton-Stroud's New Novel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025


What to know about Gavin Newsom's plan to redraw California's election maps. Also, Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes discusses development in her Natomas district. Finally, author Shelley Blanton-Stroud's new historical fiction novel.

CA's Transportation Landscape | Rewilding Sacramento Updates | Urban Dreams Art Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


New developments that are affecting clean transportation across California. Also, “Rewilding Sacramento” highlights local wildlife species. Finally, the Urban Dreams Art Experience celebrates local public art across Midtown.

New CA Police Report Database | Best Of: Teaching Cursive | ‘The Zanzibar' Legacy Concert

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025


How the public can utilize the Police Records Access Project. Also, the consequences of not teaching cursive in schools. Finally, a concert planned this weekend celebrates the legacy of historic club.

Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino | Eleni Kounalakis Joins Treasurer's Race | Main Street Theatre Works

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino talks about the impact of Intel layoffs and new developments. Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis drops out of the governor's race to run for State Treasurer. Finally, Main Street Theatre Works celebrates 30 years in Jackson.

Old Sugar Mill in Foreclosure | 29th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit | Old-School Sacramento Food Gems

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025


Old Sugar Mill businesses work to keep the historic tasting venue open. Also, the 29th annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Finally, learn about the Japanese Food Bazaar, Corti Brothers ravioli and more foodie delights.

CA Democrats Turn to Redistricting | The Lookout LA Tour: Danger In Plain Sight | Arts Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


Lawmakers consider redistricting effort to gain seats for Democrats in the state. Wildfire educators release documentary about lessons learned from LA. Finally, all the festival fun one can have in August in the Sacramento region.

Blue States Restricting Trans Youth Health Care | California Forever's New Projects | Rituals of Mine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


How federal pressures are restricting health care for transgender youth. New developments surrounding the controversial company California Forever. Finally, Rituals of Mine's new show at Harlow's.

California BCSH Secretary Tomiquia Moss | Gov. Newsom's Opposition to Rooftop Solar | Sacramento's Cool July

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025


California agency dedicated to business, consumer and housing to split in 2026. Also, why California utilities and Governor Newsom are pushing back against rooftop solar. Finally, what caused the unusually cool July in Sacramento?

Why Kamala Harris isn't Running for Governor | Rebuilding After the Park Fire | USS Lucid at Stockton Maritime Museum

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025


Why former Vice President Kamala Harris isn't running for California governor. Also, rebuilding one year after the Park Fire in the North State. Finally, the USS Lucid at the Stockton Maritime Museum.

Trump Administration's Impact on Undocumented Education | Experiment Tests Stress Relief through Color | State of Sac's Restaurant Scene

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


The Trump Administration's impact on education for undocumented residents in California. Also, researchers test different colors of light to reduce stress. Finally, the state of Sacramento's restaurant scene following high-profile closures.

Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future in California | Abandoned Vessels across the Delta | Cosumnes Sunset Bat Flyout Paddle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025


Afghan refugees in California face an uncertain future under the Trump Administration. Also, abandoned boats along the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Finally, a sunset bat flyout paddle along the Cosumnes River.

Federal Funding Cuts for Public Media | Central Valley's Political Character | New Owen McKenna Mystery Book ‘Tahoe Speed'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025


How federal funding cuts are impacting public media stations across the state. Also, the Central Valley's evolving political landscape. Finally, Tahoe bestselling author Todd Borg's latest Owen McKenna mystery book ‘Tahoe Speed.'

Student Homelessness in Sac County | Sac Youth Center Summer Bash | In a Nutshell: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025


Student homelessness reaches a record high across the state. We'll have a look at Sacramento County. Also, the Sacramento Youth Center's “Summer Bash.” Finally, this month's “In a Nutshell” storytelling series is “The Soundtrack of Our Lives.”

CA Planned Parenthood Braces for Federal Cuts | New Immigration Services in Sacramento | Alchemist Microenterprise Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025


How federal Medicaid cuts could impact Planned Parenthood in California. Also, the launching of new immigration services called Sacramento RISE Hub. Finally, the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy for small food entrepreneurs.

Golden Mussels Invade CA Delta | Japanese American Documentary ‘League of Dreams' | ‘Confessions of a Winemaker'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


Golden mussels are a dangerous new invader in California's water supply. Also, a documentary about the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the country. Finally, a memoir about the first winery in Fair Play, Calif.

CA Dems Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement | ‘Manitos' Group for Latino Elders | Tahoe Author's Book ‘Fabulous Health'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


How California Democrats are responding to federal immigration enforcement in the state. Also, a group called “Manitos” for Latino elders to celebrate growing old together. Finally, a Lake Tahoe nutritionist's book “Fabulous Health.”

Catholic Dioceses Respond to ICE Raids | Wildfire Retardant Draws Scrutiny | Gold Country ‘Arts Talk'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


Catholic leadership in California are responding to the ongoing ICE detentions across the state. Also, the scrutiny behind the bright red fire retardant used during wildfires. Finally, Insight's monthly “Arts Talk” heads to Gold Country.

State Fire Marshal on Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion | New Proposed Sacramento Homelessness Agency | Food at the CA State Fair

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


The state fire marshal provides an update on the deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto. Also, a bill would merge Sacramento County's homelessness response into a new agency. Finally, interesting food at the CA State Fair.

How Medicaid Cuts will Impact the Central Valley | White Sturgeon Population Among Lowest on Record | Spoken Word Poetry Meets Professional Wrestling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


How federal Medicaid cuts could impact healthcare across the San Joaquin Valley. Also, the white sturgeon population is among the lowest recorded in California. Finally, the Spoken Word Federation hosts a performance poetry event.

CA's New Housing Agency | Local Author Jamil Jan Kochai | Remembering Mick Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


California is creating a state agency exclusively focused on housing issues. Also, local author and National Book Award finalist Jamil Jan Kochai. Finally, remembering longtime Sacramento blues musician and radio DJ Mick Martin.

Suicide Rates in the Central Valley | Sacramento's Film Scene | California State Fair Opens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


A look at high suicide rates in the Central Valley. Also, the Sacramento Film Commission discusses new incentives for productions. Finally, the California State Fair kicks off this weekend.

Experts on Esparto Fireworks Explosion | DNA Analysis at the Davis Science Cafe | Dave Brubeck Concert at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


Firework and explosion experts weigh in on the deadly Esparto warehouse explosion. Also, Davis Science Cafe explores DNA analysis and forensic science. Finally, a Dave Brubeck benefit concert for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Recapping California's State Budget | Menopause Research and Policy | SFSU's Sierra Nevada Field Campus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


Breaking down California's recently-passed state budget and CEQA reforms. How the lack of menopause research affects accessing treatment and care. Finally, summer classes being offered at SFSU's Sierra Nevada Field Campus.

Esparto Fireworks Explosion Update | POLITICO's California Playbook | Homelessness Enforcement Increased Following SCOTUS Ruling | Capital Stage's ‘KING JAMES'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025


Update on a deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto. Also, POLITICO's California Playbook. Plus, why homeless enforcement increased following a Supreme Court ruling. Finally, “King James” at Capital Stage.

Assemblymember Maggy Krell | Lake Tahoe Clarity Report | ‘In a Nutshell' Storytelling Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


Sacramento Assemblymember Maggy Krell is demanding answers from federal agencies following immigration detentions. Also, Lake Tahoe's annual clarity report. Finally, this month's “In a Nutshell” storytelling series at The Sofia.

Assemblymember Maggy Krell | Lake Tahoe Clarity Report | ‘In a Nutshell' Storytelling Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


Sacramento Assemblymember Maggy Krell is demanding answers from federal agencies following immigration detentions. Also, Lake Tahoe's annual clarity report. Finally, this month's “In a Nutshell” storytelling series at The Sofia. Assemblymember Maggy Krell

New Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón | Festival of Accessible Theater | 40 Acre Conservation League and ‘Black Conservation Week'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


A conversation with upcoming Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón. Also, an accessible theater festival by - and about - people who are blind, deaf and neurodivergent. Finally, Black Conservation Week.

New Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón | Festival of Accessible Theater | 40 Acre Conservation League and ‘Black Conservation Week'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


A conversation with upcoming Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón. Also, an accessible theater festival by - and about - people who are blind, deaf and neurodivergent. Finally, Black Conservation Week.  New Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón

‘No Kings' Rallies Across Sacramento | CA Lawmakers Approve $325B Budget | Alice in Wonderland Ballet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


“No Kings” rallies across Sacramento and surrounding counties. Also, the California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget, but faces challenges as it heads to Gov. Newsom's desk. Finally, an Alice in Wonderland ballet in Nevada County.

‘No Kings' Rallies Across Sacramento | CA Lawmakers Approve $325B Budget | Alice in Wonderland Ballet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


“No Kings” rallies across Sacramento and surrounding counties. Also, the California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget, but faces challenges as it heads to Gov. Newsom's desk. Finally, an Alice in Wonderland ballet in Nevada County. ‘No Kings' Rallies Across Sacramento

Mayor Kevin McCarty on City Budget | Courthouse ICE Arrest | Sac Latinos React to ICE Raids, Protests | California Senator Padilla Detained

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025


Sacramento's mayor discusses city budget vote. Updates from CapRadio reporters on arrest at immigration courthouse and how Sacramento's Latino community are responding to raids and protests. Finally, an update on an altercation in Los Angeles today.

Mayor Kevin McCarty on City Budget | Courthouse ICE Arrest | Sac Latinos React to ICE Raids, Protests | California Senator Padilla Detained

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025


Sacramento's mayor discusses city budget vote. Updates from CapRadio reporters on possible arrest at courthouse and how Sacramento's Latino community are responding to immigration raids and protests. Finally, an update on an altercation in Los Angeles today. Mayor Kevin McCarty on City Budget 

Gov. Newsom's National Address | Federal Militarization on U.S. Soil | Sacramento Craft Beer Scene | Sac Pride Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


Gov. Newsom's national address criticizing President Trump's response to immigration protests. Also, the legality of federal militarization on U.S. soil. Plus, the state of Sacramento's craft beer industry. Finally, Sac Pride Festival this weekend. Gov. Newsom's National Address

Gov. Newsom's National Address | Federal Militarization on U.S. Soil | Sacramento Craft Beer Scene | Sac Pride Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


Gov. Newsom's national address criticizing President Trump's response to immigration protests. Also, the legality of federal militarization on U.S. soil. Plus, the state of Sacramento's craft beer industry. Finally, Sac Pride Festival this weekend.

Sac PD City Budget Impacts | Cancer Survivors Day | Davis Science Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


City considers eliminating Sac PD vacant positions to help close a budget deficit. Also, a daylong event for Cancer Survivors Day. Finally, Davis Science Cafe explores same-sex relationships in the animal kingdom. Sac PD City Budget Impacts

Sac PD City Budget Impacts | Cancer Survivors Day | Davis Science Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


City considers eliminating Sac PD vacant positions to help close a budget deficit. Also, a daylong event for Cancer Survivors Day. Finally, Davis Science Cafe explores same-sex relationships in the animal kingdom.

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