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Delta Conveyance Project Pushback | CA Democratic Convention | Sacramento Bacon Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025


Democratic State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon discusses the Delta Conveyance Project. Also, the California Democratic Convention took place this weekend in Anaheim. Finally, the 14th annual Sacramento Bacon Fest. Delta Conveyance Project Pushback

How Tariffs are Impacting CA Ports | Sacramento's Afghan Community Amid Trump Admin | Bear Yuba Land Trust Hike Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


How tariffs and a trade war are impacting California ports. Also, the Trump Administration ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghans. Finally, the Celebration of Trails Month kicks off in Nevada and Yuba counties. How Tariffs are Impacting CA Ports

Triple Digit River Safety | Remembering Journalist Stan Atkinson | Solano County Butterfly Festival

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


River safety ahead of the first triple digits of the season. Also, remembering legendary local journalist Stan Atkinson. Finally, the Bay Area Butterfly Festival in Vallejo. Triple Digit River Safety

POLITICO's California Playbook | Public Cutoff During Capitol Testimonies | Sacramento Book Festival

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


POLITICO's California Playbook joins with the latest on state politics. Also, the challenges of the general public to weigh in on legislation. The Sacramento Book Festival is back for its second year. POLITICO's California Playbook

Sacramento's City Budget Shortfall | Old North Sac Documentary ‘Beyond the Alleyways' | The Philharmonik's World Tour

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


The city of Sacramento is facing a projected $62 million shortfall. Also an Old North Sacramento documentary screening for “Beyond the Alleyways: The Dixieanne Story.” Finally, 2024 “Tiny Desk” winner The Philharmonik's world tour.  Sacramento's City Budget Shortfall

Sacramento NWS Cuts 24/7 Warnings | Jacam Manricks ‘1959: The Revolution of Jazz' | Inaugural Capital City Jazz Festival

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


Sacramento and Kings County NWS offices will no longer offer 24/7 extreme weather warnings. Also, saxophonist Jacam Manricks performs “1959: The Revolution of Jazz.” Finally, the first annual Capital City Jazz Festival in Old Sacramento. Sacramento NWS Cuts 24/7 Warnings

Battle over Prop 35 Funding in May Revise | Covered CA Released Sensitive Health Data | Sacramento County Fair

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025


A battle over Prop 35 Medi-Cal funding in the governor's May budget revision. Also, a CalMatters investigation finds that Covered CA released private health data to LinkedIn and Google. Finally, the Sacramento County Fair. Battle over Prop 35 Funding in May Revise

What's Next After the May Revise | California's State of Tourism | 40 Years of the Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025


Following the governor's May revision and a projected deficit of $12 billion, state lawmakers have a month to pass a balanced budget. Also, challenges facing California's tourism industry. Finally, the Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus. What's Next After the May Revise

Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments | POLITICO on May Revise | ‘In a Nutshell: It's a Beautiful Day' Storytelling Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025


The Supreme Court hears oral arguments related to the birthright citizenship dispute. Also, POLITICO breaks down the governor's May Revision and budget shortfall. Finally, the monthly storytelling series “In a Nutshell.” Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments

California Budget & Policy Center | Pacific Research Institute | Symposium on Impacts of USAID Cuts

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


The California Budget & Policy Center and the Pacific Research Institute offer their perspectives on the state budget shortfall and governor's May Revision. Also, UC Davis hosts a symposium on the impacts of USAID cuts to globally focused research. California Budget & Policy Center

Previewing the May Revise | Sac State Budget Vote | Indigenous Basket Weaving

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


Gov. Gavin Newsom to release his May revision to the state budget. How Sac State's budget deficit is impacting educators and students. Finally, restoring indigenous basket weaving at Dos Rios State Park. Previewing the May Revise

Front Street Animal Shelter Audit | AmeriCorps Cuts and Early Childhood Programs | ‘Finally Home' Military Children's Book

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


A new audit looks at conditions at the Front Street Animal Shelter. How federal AmeriCorps cuts are affecting early childhood programs across California. Finally, a new children's book called “Finally Home” pays tribute to deploying military families. Front Street Animal Shelter Audit

State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant | Needs Assessment for Wildfire Victims | Broadway Sacramento's ‘Parade'

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025


State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant talks about preparing for wildfire season. A new report looks at the needs of wildfire victims. Finally, Broadway Sacramento's new musical “Parade” explores antisemitism and racism in the South. State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant

Teen Sex Solicitation Bill | Decarcerate Sacramento | Music in the Mountains

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025


A teen sex solicitation bill that has sparked criticism from Republicans and divides among Democrats. Also, a conversation with the organization Decarcerate Sacramento. Finally, Music in the Mountains at the Mondavi Center. Teen Sex Solicitation Bill

Police Not Responding to Mental Health Calls | Wine True Crime Podcast ‘Blood Vines' | Chornobyl Photography Exhibit

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


Why a growing number of California law enforcement agencies are not responding to nonviolent mental health calls. Also, the Central Valley wine true crime podcast “Blood Vines.” Finally, a Chornobyl photography exhibit in Sacramento. Police Not Responding to Mental Health Calls

Sacramento Zoo Scraps Elk Grove Plans | PBS Alzheimer's Documentary | Play ‘Nosotros la Gente'

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Sacramento Zoo scraps plans to move to Elk Grove. Also, a new PBS documentary about Alzheimer's follows a local family. Finally, the play “Nosotros la Gente” at the B Street Theatre. Sacramento Zoo Scraps Elk Grove Plans

Era After Roe v. Wade | Parkinson's ‘Moving Day' | Children's Book ‘Sloane Understands' | Arts Events in May

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025


A new book looks at fetal personhood as the new battle over reproductive rights. Also, Parkinson's “Moving Day” walk at Sutter's Fort. Plus, the children's book “Sloane Understands.” Finally, our monthly Arts Talk calendar of events for May. Era After Roe v. Wade

State Worker Vacation Payouts | Vietnam War's ‘Operation Babylift' | Artist Jennifer Peart

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025


An investigation into state worker vacation payouts. Also, this week marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War and Operation Babylift. Finally, landscape artist Jennifer Peart's upcoming show and workshops. State Worker Vacation Payouts

100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump's policies on California and Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


In an hour-long special, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation's largest states. To mark President Trump's 100 days in office, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard teamed up to examine how life is changing in two of the nation's largest states - California and Texas - through the lens of politics, immigration, tariffs, agriculture, and education. The hour-long special is called 100 Days, 2 Americas and is hosted by CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez alongside David Brown based in Austin. It includes reporting from Angela Korcherga of KTEP in El Paso, Michael Marks of the Texas Standard, Levi Sumagaysay and Carolyn Jones of CalMatters in Sacramento, Stella Chávez of the Texas Newsroom, Gustavo Solis of KPBS in San Diego, Tyche Hendricks of KQED in San Francisco, and Jessica Greenwell of KVCR in Riverside, Calif.Editor's note: The audio version of this story incorrectly identifies Arroyo Grande as a city in the Central Valley of California; it is actually located along the state's central coast. We apologize for this error.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty | Yolo Food Bank ‘Cultivo' Program for Farmworkers | Sacramento Choral Society

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025


A conversation with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. Also, a food assistance program for farmworkers in Yolo County. Finally, the Sacramento Choral Society's closing show celebrating Broadway duo Lerner and Loewe. Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty

League of California Cities Conference | CA's Commercial Salmon Season Cancelled | In a Nutshell: Double-Edged Sword

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


California city leaders call for more state funding to address priority issues. California cancels its commercial salmon season for a third year in a row. Finally, previewing this month's “In a Nutshell” storytelling show. League of California Cities Conference

Trump Cuts to AmeriCorps | Latino Center of Art & Culture | Fantastic Negrito

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


The Trump Administration shuts down AmeriCorps volunteer agency. Also, the new executive director of the Latino Center of Art & Culture. Finally, Fantastic Negrito to perform in Sacramento. Trump Cuts to AmeriCorps

Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response | ‘Best Of' How to Play with Your Cat | Museum Callout for Volunteers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025


The Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis team responds to nonviolent mental or behavioral health calls. Also, the book “How to Play with Your Cat.” Finally, Sacramento-based museums collectively put a callout for more volunteers. Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis | Tariff Impacts on Central Valley Farmers | Recapping the Sacramento Kings' Season

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025


Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis talks about trade, tariffs and running for governor. How international tariffs are raising concerns among farmers in the Central Valley. Finally, recapping the Sacramento Kings' tumultuous 2024-25 season. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis

Small Business Break-Ins | Return Migration to Mexico | Sacramento Public Library's ‘Lucha Libro'

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


A string of burglaries and vandalism at small businesses in Sacramento. Also, a new book looks at the return migration of Mexican migrants leaving the U.S. Finally, Sacramento Public Library's events celebrating children and lucha libre. Small Business Break-Ins

Bernie, AOC Rally in Folsom | CA Mural Bill | Old-Growth Forests and Wildfires

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally in Folsom. Also, a state bill to streamline murals in public spaces. Finally, a UC Davis study looks at protecting old-growth forests from wildfires. Bernie, AOC Rally in Folsom

Rare Disease Federal Funding Cuts | ‘This is What it Feels Like' Season 2 | WWI Musical ‘The Hello Girls'

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025


Federal funding impacts to research for rare diseases. Also, the podcast “This is What it Feels Like” launches season two. Finally, the Women's Theatre Collective's new musical “The Hello Girls.” Rare Disease Federal Funding Cuts

Last-Minute Tax Tips | Investigation into CA's Most Dangerous Drivers | Artist Jack McTiernan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025


Last-minute tax tips with the California Franchise Tax Board and IRS. Also, an investigation into why dangerous drivers in the state are allowed to keep their license. Finally, artist Jack McTiernan's exhibit in Sacramento. Last-Minute Tax Tips

Student Visa Terminations | Sac State Football Spring Game | Sierra Poetry Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


Student visas are terminated for some international students at California colleges. Also, Sac State President Luke Wood talks about football's Spring Game. Finally, the Sierra Poetry Festival. Student Visa Terminations

Health Coverage in San Joaquin Valley Threatened | Yurok Condor Rehabilitation Program | Crocker Art Museum's New CEO

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025


How looming federal cuts will impact health coverage in the San Joaquin Valley. Also, an update on the Yurok Tribe's condor restoration program. Finally, the Crocker Art Museum has a new CEO. Health Coverage in San Joaquin Valley Threatened

California's Crowded Governor's Race | Inaugural Elk Grove Science Cafe | Broadway at Music Circus Expands Year-Round

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025


An update on California's crowded race for governor. Also, the inaugural Elk Grove Science Cafe. Finally, Broadway at Music Circus kicks off year-round musicals. California's Crowded Governor's Race

International Tariffs and California's Economy | CPB Audit of CapRadio | Sacramento Orchid Society

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025


How international tariffs could impact California manufacturers. A new audit from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting looks at CapRadio's finances. Finally, the Sacramento Orchid Society's annual show. International Tariffs and California's Economy

California's Fertility Preservation Law for Cancer Patients

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025


There is a California law requiring most health insurers to cover fertility preservation before medical treatments that can cause infertility. Unfortunately learning about coverage is not a guarantee. SB 600

Opening Doors Cuts Staff | Nature Day at The Hive in Woodland | Jazz Appreciation Month

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


A Sacramento refugee resettlement agency cuts staff in the wake of the Trump Administration. Also, Nature Day in Woodland celebrates bees this weekend. Finally, CapRadio Music hosts Jazz Appreciation Month. Opening Doors Cuts Staff

Athletics Home Opener | Prop 35 and Medi-Cal Funding | Arts Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025


The Athletics home opener at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Also, an update on voter approved Prop 35 Medi-Cal funding. Finally, “Arts Talk” highlights events this month. Athletics Home Opener

Gov. Newsom's Priorities | Eid Celebration at Cal Expo | Trader Joe's Parking Lot Saga

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025


Gov. Gavin Newsom's MAGA-curious podcast pivot. Also, an Eid celebration marking the end of Ramadan at Cal Expo. Finally, an update on the parking lot saga at Trader Joe's in East Sacramento. Gov. Newsom's Priorities

Madera Hospital Reopens | Remembering Journalist K.W. Lee | ‘In a Nutshell' Storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025


A community hospital in Madera reopens two years after its closure. Also, remembering legendary Asian American journalist K.W. Lee. Finally, “In a Nutshell” storytelling at the Sofia. Madera Hospital Reopens

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency | Sexual Health at Sac Public Library | Sacramento Piano Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025


The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency discusses the progress and challenges facing the lake and basin. Also, the Sacramento Public Library is offering sexual health resources. Finally, Sacramento Piano Day is this weekend. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

CA Winemakers Impacted by Trump Tariffs | Investigative Series into Lake Tahoe | Comedian Paula Poundstone

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025


California winemakers are being impacted by the Trump Administration's tariffs on Canada. Also, an investigative series looks into Lake Tahoe's human-inflicted challenges. Finally, Paula Poundstone performs at the Harris Center. CA Winemakers Impacted by Trump Tariffs 

Central Valley Journalism Collaborative | Yocha Dehe Fire Department | ‘InkStravaganza'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025


How federal funding cuts are impacting Stockton public agencies and nonprofits. Also, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is the only internationally-accredited Native American fire department. Finally, “Inkstravaganza” for student poets and storytellers. Central Valley Journalism Collaborative

Impact of the ‘Delta Tunnel' | ‘Unhoused Neighbors' Documentary | Free Therapy for the Black Community

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025


How the “Delta Tunnel” could impact communities along the Sacramento River. Also, the documentary “Unhoused Neighbors” seeks to challenge stereotypes about those experiencing homelessness. Finally, free therapy sessions offered in Sacramento County. Impact of the ‘Delta Tunnel'

California Snowpack Update | Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper | Local Documentary Selected for Sundance & SXSW

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


The Central Sierra Snow Lab joins us with the latest on California's snowpack. Also, a conversation with Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper. Finally, a Sac State professor's documentary was selected for Sundance and SXSW. California Snowpack Update

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