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South Lake Tahoe Mayor Controversy | Rebuilding CA's ‘Salmon Society' | Brian Copeland's ‘Not a Genuine Black Man'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


Tahoe Daily Tribune reporter explains what's happened with the local city council. Also, rethinking the state's relationship with salmon. And, a deeply personal one-man show about growing up Black in a predominately white CA town comes to Sacramento.

Robin Moore's Tiny Home Community | Hatch Act Explainer | In a Nutshell: ‘Haunted'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


Meet the Sacramento woman who built tiny homes in her own backyard. A law professor breaks down the federal Hatch Act. Finally, the “In a Nutshell” storytelling series returns with a haunted lineup of tales.

Charles Munger Jr. and ‘No on Prop 50' | Political Science Professor Wesley Hussey | Sacramento Kings Season Preview | ‘A Wickedly Fun Cabaret'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


Physicist explains why he's spending so much money to defeat Prop. 50. Also, analysis on the ballot measure and the messaging behind it. Previewing the Sacramento Kings' next season. Finally, Rogue Music Project summons up a spooky new show.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty's First ‘State of the City'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


A special two-hour edition of Insight dedicated to Mayor Kevin McCarty's first State of the City address moderated by Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez, followed by reaction and analysis from CapRadio reporters and community leaders.

Rising Costs of Health Insurance Premiums | Best Of: Finding Dolores Wulff Podcast | Rio Americano Band Playathon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025


How the expiration of COVID-era tax credits could lead to skyrocketing costs for Central Valley residents. New podcast explores a Woodland cold case. Finally, an award-winning high school band hosts a big fundraiser.

Congressman Mike Thompson | Newsom Signs Major Housing Bill | ‘Become the River Literary Festival'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025


Local congressman weighs in on how the federal shutdown is affecting the region. Also, a controversial housing bill aimed at increasing construction near major transit stops is signed. Finally, authors showcase their works at a new literary event.

Charlie Kirk Memorial at Capitol | Teachers Face Fallout From Social Media Comments | California Wine Industry Concerns | California Writers' Club Turns 100

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025


Mourners gather to remember conservative commentator. Teachers face discipline for Kirk comments. Rick Kushman discusses issues facing wine growers and makers. Political cartoonist Jack Ohman helps celebrate club's 100th anniversary.

Katie Porter Faces Political Backlash for Interview Behavior | I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair | Dennis Mangers' 85th Birthday Benefit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025


Reporters relay reactions and potential fallout to a recent Katie Porter interview. Also, job seekers with disabilities have opportunity this week to interview with potential employers. Finally, an arts advocate is celebrated with a concert tonight.

Redistricting in the San Joaquin Valley | Trump Administration Fires Immigration Judges | Arts Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


How Prop 50 could reshape districts in the San Joaquin Valley. Reactions and impacts of the Trump Administration firing three immigration judges in Sacramento. Finally, our monthly Arts Talk explores creative opportunities across the region.

Sacramento Mayor's ‘Six-Point Plan' on Homelessness | Veteran Art Institute | Girls Night Out Placerville

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


Kevin McCarty speaks with Riley Palmer about new developments in his plan. Also, we'll learn about an online gallery, free for service members and veterans, to exhibit their artwork. Finally, a Gold Rush town turns pink for cancer awareness.

Rancho Cordova Grows Up | Jewish and Palestinian Community Members Reflect on Oct. 7th

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


New mayor discusses economic development in one of the fastest-growing cities in California. Also, we hear from a variety of voices across the region as they reflect on loss and the search for understanding.

Tuolumne County Starts Wildfire Recovery | Sac Republic Loses Jägermeister Cup | Sacramento Women's Chorus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


Cleanup begins in Chinese Camp following devastating lightning fires. Also, recapping Saturday night's loss and what lies ahead for Sacramento Republic FC. Finally, voices unite to support community advocacy.

Sacramento's New City Manager | Recapping the Athletics' First Season | Inaugural American Kabaddi Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Santa Rosa's current city manager has been tapped to replace Howard Chan. Also, did the MLB bring more than hype to Sac this season? Finally, an ancient sport from India is growing in popularity in Stockton.

Government Shutdown Impacts on CA | Local Breast Cancer Resources | Walk for Apraxia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


CalMatters breaks down government shutdown and its potential impacts on healthcare in California. Also, Sac region is rich in resources for cancer support. Finally, a weekend walk raises awareness for a rare neurological disorder.

POLITICO ‘California Playbook' | Best Of: Placerville Community Observatory | Nevada County ‘Food Fight'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


POLITICO's ‘California Playbook' joins us with the latest in politics. Also, Placerville's Community Observatory offers free viewings of the night sky. Finally, the inaugural Food Fight competition sheds light on local ingredients in Nevada County.

KION/Telemundo 23 Station Shutters Local News | Modesto Focus Launches | Jollity Farm Goat Dairy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


Longtime source of local news on Central Coast shut down abruptly. We'll hear from reporters about what is lost. Also, the Central Valley gets more news coverage with new collaboration. El Dorado county cheese makers bring their farm to your fork.

Sacramento's New Homelessness Plan | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | Play About ‘Frankenstein's' Mary Shelley

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


A controversial Sac city plan to charge unhoused seniors to live in future tiny homes. Also, Effie Yeaw Nature Center prepares for 50-year celebration. Finally, a play about Mary Shelley, the author behind the literary classic “Frankenstein.”

ABC10 Shooting Investigation | CA Law Enforcement Mask Ban | ‘Terra Madre Americas' Takes Over Sac

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


The man accused of shooting at ABC10 faces local and federal charges. A new California law would ban most law enforcement from wearing masks. Finally, Terra Madre Americas brings the Slow Food movement to Sacramento.

How Prop 50 Would Split the 1st Congressional District | Cold Case Podcast on Woodland Murder of Dolores Wulff | Lost Gold Rush Towns of Sacramento

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


CalMatters' Jeanne Kuang discusses changes that could come to California's 1st Congressional District if Prop 50 passes. Also, podcast explores cold case murder in Woodland. Finally, former gold rush towns get their due in new book from Sac Library.

Mai Vang Challenges Doris Matsui | CrockerCon | California Revealed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025


CapRadio reporter Tony Rodriguez offers updates on Congressional race. Also, pop culture fans unite for a day-long celebration of all things comic and cartoon. Finally, preserving the stories and artifacts related to California's history.

Sacramento County DA Investigates Former CapRadio GM | New Exhibition ‘Conspire to Inspire' | Remembering ‘Ground Chuck'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025


The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office submits its investigation into CapRadio's former GM. Previewing the one-night art exhibition "Conspire to Inspire." Finally, remembering Sacramento's "man about town," Ground Chuck.

Maternity Care Deserts in the Central Valley | Camp Fire Learning Loss | Artist Jeff Myers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025


How service cuts at rural hospitals threaten to create maternal care deserts in the Central Valley. The lasting toll of the 2018 Camp Fire on learning in Paradise. Finally, Sacramento painter Jeff Myers has a new exhibit in Davis.

CA Lawmakers Wrap 2025 Legislative Session | ‘In a Nutshell' Storytelling at The Sofia

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


California lawmakers wrap up the 2025 legislative session, sending hundreds of bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. Also, the monthly storytelling showcase "In a Nutshell" returns to the Sofia with this month's theme, "Unreal Reality."

COVID Vaccine Eligibility Confusion | Latino Book & Family Festival | September Arts Events

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025


Breaking down access and eligibility to receive COVID vaccines in Sacramento. The Sacramento Latino Book & Family Festival heads to Valley High School this weekend. Finally, Sacramento's artists fellowship and Arts Talk.

CA Governor Updates | Camp Resolution Documentary ‘The Right to Exist' | Laughter Shock Improv in Nevada City

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


Analyzing Gov. Newsom's latest State of the State, and a recent gubernatorial forum. A new documentary telling the story of Camp Resolution screens at Sac State. Finally, meet the multigenerational troupe Laughter Shock Improv.

CARE Court's Difficult Rollout | Sac BlkLit Book Fest | California Biodiversity Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025


Not enough referrals for programs meant to help unhoused people suffering from severe mental illness. Also, a one-day celebration of black literature. Finally, an update on California's plan to conserve 30% of its land and coastal waters by 2030.

California GOP Convention | Wildfire Effects on Calaveras County | Historic Folsom Powerhouse Marks 130 Years

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025


Recapping the California Republican Party's annual convention and pushing back on Prop 50. How the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire is impacting Calaveras County. Finally, the historic Folsom Powerhouse celebrates its 130th anniversary.

Bill to Limit Child Sex Abuse Survivors Ability to Sue | Longtime Politician John Burton's Legacy | UC Davis Professor's Book ‘Food Fight'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025


State lawmakers consider limits for some childhood abuse cases. Also, an outspoken state politician releases his memoir. Finally, a new book challenges policies that could stand in the way of global food security.

Glenn County Loses Lone ER Hospital | Sac State Hornet's Editor-in-Chief | Inaugural ‘Sacramento Science on Tap'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025


A Willows medical center will close its ER Oct. 21 after losing a federal designation. Also, meet the new editor of Sac State's student-run newspaper. Finally, more opportunities to learn about science are coming to Sacramento.

Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen | Placer County's Wine Scene | Sacramento Artist Designs World Cup Poster

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025


What major changes in Modesto's sports landscape could mean for the city's economic and cultural future. Exploring wineries and vineyards across Placer County. Finally, a Sacramento artist creates a winning 2026 World Cup poster.

Architect Behind CA's Redistricting Maps | AI Issues in College Classrooms | Coco Lamarr Brings The Winehouse Revival to Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025


Data consultant Paul Mitchell on making new redistricting maps. Issues with addressing AI usage in colleges and universities. Finally, an award-winning vocalist channels Amy Winehouse for a celebratory concert in Sac this Friday.

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.

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