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Forensic examination of CapRadio's finances is released. Updates on the Park Fire. Breaking down political developments on both the California and national stage. Finally, a new horror short film “MotherWound” will be produced in Sacramento soon. CapRadio Forensic Examination Releases Sacramento State has released the findings of a highly-anticipated forensic examination of Capital Public Radio's finances. The summary document spotlights years of financial mismanagement. Insight has been independently reporting on CapRadio's financial troubles, and will bring more reporting on the examination soon. You can follow ongoing coverage of financial issues at Capital Public Radio here. Park Fire Updates The Park Fire is now California's fourth-largest wildfire in history. The fire has burned over 400,000 acres across Butte, Shasta, Plumas, and Tehama counties after igniting on July 24. CAL FIRE Incident Commander Bill See and North State Public Radio reporter Alec Stutson provide the latest updates on the Park Fire, and how it has affected residents in communities like Paradise and Magalia that have faced devastating fires in the past several years. NSPR is a partner station to CapRadio. California Political Recap There have been several major political developments in the past several weeks on both the state and national stage. President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and several big names have jumped into California races for governor and lieutenant governor. Lara Korte, co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook joins insight to break down these latest shakeups. Local Horror Film 'MotherWound' Sacramento is well-known in the movie world, from Greta Gerwig directing Lady Bird and Barbie to a new Leonardo DiCaprio film shooting in downtown. Now, a new horror short film aims to highlight the Sacramento region, and pull together a local cast and crew later this year. Writer, director and producer Hana Holloway talks about the vision and inspiration behind her film MotherWound, and why she decided to make this an independent project.

The Thompson Fire in Butte County has finally been contained. Sacramento County stops delivering water to homeless encampments. Finally, Folk on the Farm concerts taking place in El Dorado County. Wrapping Up the Thompson Fire After burning across Butte County for a week and prompting thousands of evacuations, officials announced Tuesday that the Thompson Fire has finally been contained. Adia White, News Editor at North State Public Radio unpacks the response to the wildfire, the lessons learned from previous blazes, and what comes next as residents begin to recover. NSPR is a partner station to CapRadio. Sac County Stops Water Deliveries to Homeless Encampments Earlier this month, Sacramento County stopped delivering water to homeless encampments. This stoppage came at the start of a severe heat wave which has seen temperatures reach the triple-digits, and already led to the death of at least one person. Reporter Theresa Clift covers homelessness for the Sacramento Bee and joins Insight to talk about why the deliveries have stopped, and what can be done to protect the county's most vulnerable residents.  ‘Folk on the Farm' Concerts A third-generation family farm in El Dorado County is hosting a series of concerts this summer, offering visitors the chance to enjoy live music and a drink in the country. Chris Delfino, owner of Delfino Farms, talks about the business's history and their Folk on the Farm concert series, which will include a performance by The Brothers Comatose on July 13.  

State water officials say the last snow survey of the season on Tuesday revealed good news for the millions of Californians and farms who rely on snowmelt. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED LA County authorities have a new strategy to help curb gun violence. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, LAist A parcel of land along the Northern California coast is being restored by the Yurok tribe, who is returning the property to nature. The land has been returned to the tribe in a first of its kind deal – in partnership with the National Park Service and California State Parks. Reporter: Alec Stutson, North State Public Radio 

The National Association of Realtors, one of the most powerful real estate groups in the country, announced on Friday it would settle a major class-action lawsuit that had accused the group of artificially inflating the commissions its agents make in home sales. The settlement is seen as a seismic shift in the real estate market. Guest: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED In the wake of multiple massive wildfires, some property insurance companies have severely raised their rates, or withdrawn from California altogether. A new proposal would create a method of calculating rates aimed at both bringing back those companies and creating more affordable policies.  Reporter: Alec Stutson, North State Public Radio

Why We Keep Springing Forward Way back in November 2018, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 7, a measure that was supposed to keep us from having to adjust our clocks twice a year for daylight saving time. So why did we still have to “Spring forward”? Reporter: Oliva Zhao, CalMatters In Trinity County, A Key Victory for the LandBack Movement The Nor Rel Muk Wintu people in Trinity County finally have their own land. That includes 78 acres from an anonymous donor inspired by the LandBack movement.Some members hope it will help the tribe win federal recognition. Reporter: Jamie Jiang, North State Public Radio 

A 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 mountain travel due to periods of very heavy snow and strong winds with periods of near-zero visibility. ABC10 Meteorologist Rob Carlmark joins Insight to time out the storm and the predictions for snow and the impact here in the valley. Sac Mayoral Candidate Dr. Richard Pan The primary is days away. Sacramento voters will be deciding the city's next mayor. It's a race that can be decided on March 5 - if a candidate gets more than 50% of the vote. We are closing in on our conversations with the four leading candidates - which included former city councilmember Steve Hansen, epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer, and current state Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. Today, we welcome former state Senator Dr. Richard Pan to discuss his vision for Sacramento. CapRadio Interim GM Steps Down CapRadio Interim General Manager Tom Karlo came out of retirement during an unprecedented time at CapRadio, which also runs North State Public Radio based in Chico. He was appointed interim general manager of the news and music stations in August - two weeks before CapRadio laid off staff - and he was behind pivotal decisions following a damning audit by the California State University system detailing deep rooted financial mismanagement at the public media station - which is an auxiliary of Sac State. Tom Karlo joins Insight on his last day and explains his new role as a special consultant to CapRadio. You can follow ongoing reporting on CapRadio's finances here. Following NPR's protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed this story before it was broadcasted or posted publicly.

Millions of Mexicans living in the United States are eligible to vote in Mexico's upcoming presidential elections. Some experts are calling it the most important election in Mexican history. Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS Camp Fire survivors now have until April of 2025 to live in trailers full-time on their properties in the town of Paradise. That's after the Town Council voted to allow RV living for another year. Reporter: Jamie Jiang, North State Public Radio

CapRadio's interim GM provides an end-of-year update on the public media station's financial challenges. Plus, a winter classical music and wine tour around the world. Finally, some favorite new music from musical acts with local ties. Update on CapRadio Financial Challenges  CapRadio Interim General Manager Tom Karlo gives an end-of-year update on the financial challenges facing the NPR-member station, which is home to both news and music channels, and operates North State Public Radio in Chico. CapRadio is an auxiliary of Sac State, which holds the public media station's license. Chico State holds the license to NSPR. This summer, CapRadio laid off 12% of its staff and canceled longtime music programs. An audit commissioned by the California State University system found numerous instances of financial mismanagement, largely tied to an ambitious yearslong move to a new downtown headquarters and creation of a live venue, which now has an uncertain future. CapRadio still operates on campus.  Following NPR's protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed this story before it was broadcasted or posted publicly. Winter Wine & Classical Tour Around the World If you are planning on hosting or attending a holiday party in the coming weeks, we have the perfect pair to help you with your wine and music selections.  CapRadio Midday Classical Host, Jennifer Reason and wine expert, Rick Kushman joins us today with their picks to help make the holidays extra bright. Jennifer will also share with us a preview of her annual “December Around the World” music special that will air on CapRadio this month. Local(ish) Music Picks of 2023 Many of you already have your “Spotify Wrapped” playlists. But there are great musical acts, with local ties, that released new music this year(ish). We put a callout to CapRadio colleagues and asked which songs rose to the top for them in 2023. CapRadio Midday Host Andrew Garcia presents the picks. The selections are Rituals of Mine “Overcome,” Slow Pulp “Cramps,” Cosmic Roots “Weight Up,” Victoria Monet “On My Mama,” Mediocre Cafe “Coolpix Sled Jam.”

The late Sen. Diane Feinstein's legacy and who Gov. Newsom has chosen to appoint to fill her seat. CapRadio interim general manager discusses CSU audit detailing financial mismanagement. Late Sen. Diane Feinstein's Legacy and Who Fills Her Seat Just days after the passing of longtime California Senator Dianne Feinsten, Governor Newsom has made his pick to fill the vacant seat. Previously, he had said he would fill it with an African-American woman who was not going to run for the seat in 2024 and it appears he is fulfilling that promise. Joining us to discuss the choice is CalMatters' Alexei Koseff with more on Laphonza Butler and how her appointment makes history and how it may impact the upcoming race for Feinstein's Senate seat. CSU Audit Details Financial Mismanagement at CapRadio CapRadio is the focus of a devastating audit by the California State University system that lays out years-long financial mismanagement and uncertainty that the public radio station has the ability to pay for costly downtown projects. In response, Sacramento State — which holds CapRadio's license — is stepping in with oversight and financial support. The audit comes four weeks after CapRadio laid off 12% of its staff, which includes North State Public Radio based in Chico, and led to the cancellation of four longtime music programs. As journalists, we are taking a hard look at our employer. Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez and CapRadio Reporter Chris Nichols sat down with interim General Manager Tom Karlo for a better understanding of what happened and where we go from here.  Disclosure: Following NPR's protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed our reporting before it was posted publicly or broadcasted.  

Research to protect California wine grapes from wildfire smoke. Sacramento business incubation program CLTRE Club. CapRadio lays off staff, cancels music programs amid financial issues. Fighting Smoke Tainted Wine As wildfire smoke becomes the norm in California, winemakers are having to deal with the impact the smoke has on their product.  Now, researchers at UC Davis are experimenting with ways to help protect wine grapes from the smell and taste of smoke, putting the state's multi-billion dollar industry at risk. CapRadio's Environment Reporter, Manola Secaira, joins Insight for the latest advances in technology to fight against smoke-tainted wine and the effort to keep the costs down. Plus, we'll get a virtual taste-test of what smoke-tainted wine really tastes like. Sacramento Business Incubator CLTRE Club Small businesses are core to the local economy. But it's not for the faint of heart. Getting a business off the ground and becoming successful can be tough to do alone, especially when taking on the added overhead of a storefront. A new nonprofit wants to make those hurdles less daunting for local entrepreneurs. Roshaun Davis, co-owner and founder of Unseen Heroes, discusses launching a sister non-profit CLTRE Club in midtown Sacramento, which is a business incubation pilot program and community space in partnership with the Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA).  CapRadio, NSPR Layoffs and Music Program Cancellations Last week, CapRadio laid off 12% of its staff and canceled four music shows due to ongoing financial issues. The layoffs span music, news hosts, digital and include North State Public Radio based in Chico, which CapRadio operates. The Saturday program cuts are “Mick Martin's Blues Party,” “K-ZAP,” “At the Opera,” and “Hey, Listen!” In August, Tom Karlo was appointed interim general manager of CapRadio. Karlo retired from KPBS in San Diego after 47 years with the public media station. He joins Insight to explain the financial challenges that led to these cuts. Following NPR's protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed this segment before broadcast. 

Weather forecasters expect an early-season heatwave this week in many parts of the state. The warmth may cause flooding as the snowpack melts in inland areas of California. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED On the best of days, agricultural work isn't easy, but in recent years, California farmworkers, in places like the San Joaquin Valley, have also had to deal with record heat waves, wildfires and more recently storms and flooding. But because of chronic illnesses, agricultural laborers also face a growing health crisis. Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR As another wildfire season looms, a federal judge will soon decide whether there should be limits on how firefighters drop chemical retardant onto large blazes. Environmentalists say the retardant pollutes rivers, streams and lakes. But some lawmakers and residents in areas of the state prone to wildfires say the retardant saves lives and properties. Reporter: Jamie Jiang, North State Public Radio

My guest today is Jennifer Jewell, gardener, author, and the host of Cultivating Place, a co-production & podcast of North State Public Radio, which is syndicated across the United States and available as a podcast worldwide.  For listeners of a garden podcast in North America, much less one produced in Northern California on indigenous land, Jennifer probably needs no introduction.  In many ways she has shaped a corner of garden culture and literacy, introducing listeners to gardeners across the globe and the remarkable beings in their own backyard.  Her interviews and writing are focused on the importance of the person and place in the garden -- considering the land, its history, and culture, and always moving toward a more sustainable, inclusive whole. I am always inspired by her unwavering faith in gardeners, and the belief that we can meet the incredible challenges of our current time with community, care, and an embrace of the interconnectedness of our natural world.    Garden People Podcast from https://www.instagram.com/violetear_studio/ (@violetear_studio) L I S T E N https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-people/id1595934172 (iTunes) https://open.spotify.com/show/7qlYq5yVrLEgfCuZOtrPcn (Spotify) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/garden-people (Stitcher) S H O W N O T E S https://www.seedsavers.org (Seed Savers Exchange) https://heronswoodgarden.org (Heronswood) https://www.pacifichorticulture.org/articles/the-educational-journey-of-a-plantsman-john-wittlesey-2/ (John Whittlesey) https://amzn.to/3uYom2z (Earth in Her Hands) https://amzn.to/3RSfV2r (Under Western Skies) http://caitlinatkinson.com (Caitlin Atkinson ) https://www.arabellalennoxboyd.com (Arrabella Lennox Boyd) (and her wonderful https://www.arabellalennoxboyd.com (new book)) https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/author/anna-pavord/ (Anna Pavord), https://amzn.to/3ctIAuF (The Tulip) (and her most recent: https://smile.amazon.com/Seasonal-Gardener-Creative-Planting-Combinations/dp/1838663983/ref=sr_1_1?crid=131NLLAZBIFPI&keywords=anna%20pavord&qid=1658342413&sprefix=anna%20pavord%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1 (The Seasonal Gardener: Creative Planting Combinations)) https://www.instagram.com/rowenwhite/?hl=en (Rowan White), https://sierraseeds.org/rowens-story/ (Sierra Seeds) https://humansandnature.org/vandana-shiva/ (Vandana Shiva) (two favorites: https://smile.amazon.com/Who-Really-Feeds-World-Agribusiness/dp/1623170621/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=vandana%20shiva&qid=1658342614&s=books&sprefix=vandana%20shiva%2Cstripbooks%2C407&sr=1-6 (Who Really Feeds the World?) and https://amzn.to/3ziQkse (Stolen Harvest)) https://www.soulfirefarm.org/meet-the-farmers/leah-penniman/ (Leah Penniman), https://www.instagram.com/soulfirefarm/?hl=en (Soul Fire Farm) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_Cooper_Marcus (Claire Cooper Marcus) (a favorite book: https://amzn.to/3zls4WE (Therapeutic Landscapes)) https://www.slowflowerspodcast.com (Debra Prinzing), https://www.instagram.com/slowflowerssociety/?hl=en (Slow Flower Society ) https://awaytogarden.com (Margaret Roach) P L A N T L I S T Salvia Manzanita - Arctostaphylos edmudsii Big Sur Manzanita Nasturtium Iceberg roses Native Eryngium aristulatum Buckwheats - Eriogonum Geum – (local native is Eeum triflorum) Marigold Deer Grass - Muhlenbergia rigens Purple sage - Salvia leucophylla

The role of the California Attorney General and main issues for the Midterm. DWR's airborne technology to monitor and forecast groundwater during drought conditions. Apollo 16th astronaut Charlie Duke's interview commemorates the 50th anniversary. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon discusses the role of the California Attorney General and the issues candidates will focus on for the Midterm election. Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, joins us to discuss the department's innovative airborne technology to improve the state's monitoring and forecasting of groundwater during drought conditions.  Dave Schlom, host of Blue Dot at North State Public Radio, shares his “Apollo@50” series commemorating the fifth lunar landing mission, Apollo 16, in 1972.

Dave talks to his metaphorical sister -- Jennifer Jewell, the host of Cultivating Place , which is also produced from North State Public Radio. Dave and Jennifer both began their broadcasting and podcasting careers on public radio at the same time and place and are longtime friends and supporters of one another. Jennifer Jewell has been compared to Krista Tippett, the host of On Being, but her purview is the world of gardening and the love of all things botanical.

Ken Der and Ishan Gandhi have the latest news of the week from the Stanford Daily! Plus, Darlene Franklin asks YOU: With the wildfires and poor air quality recently, how have you been taking care of yourself? We also present "California Burning," a series from reporter Matt Fidler with North State Public Radio and distributed by PRX. The series delves into wildfire season and the recent prevalence of wildfires in California. More information about the series can be found at https://exchange.prx.org/series/38854-california-burning. To listen to the wonderful "Daily Brew" podcast produced by Leily Rezvani and Chloe Barreau of the Stanford Daily, visit the Daily's website at https://www.stanforddaily.com/podcasts/. Find us (most) anywhere you listen to podcasts, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @relativelyround!

In the penultimate episode of the Chico Enterprise-Record's five-part series on toxic wildfire smoke and its effect on people’s health, host Robin Epley discusses who is studying what the Camp Fire left behind; and what that information means for the future of public health.Follow along at chicoer.com/inhaled for all of our stories.Music by Broke For Free, LJ Kruzer and Chris Zabrinski, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Our thanks to North State Public Radio for production assistance.

In the third installment of the Chico Enterprise-Record's five-part series on toxic wildfire smoke and its effect on people’s health, host Robin Epley examines the long-term — and often fatal — health effects that wildfire smoke causes, and why no one knows exactly what was in the air that fateful day.Follow along at chicoer.com/inhaled for all of our stories.Music by Broke For Free and Chris Zabrinski, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Our thanks to North State Public Radio for production assistance.

In the second installment of the Chico Enterprise-Record's five-part series on toxic wildfire smoke and its effect on people’s health, host Robin Epley looks at where the smoke plume from the Camp Fire traveled and the medical advice given to the public during that time.Follow along at chicoer.com/inhaled for all of our stories.Music by Broke For Free and Chris Zabrinski, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Our thanks to North State Public Radio for production assistance.

In the first episode of "Inhaled" from Chico Enterprise-Record reporter Robin Epley, we hear from an atmospheric scientist who tried to get into Paradise during the Camp Fire, and we look to the past to learn about the future.Follow our 5-part series at www.chicoer.com/inhaled starting June 30. Music by Broke For Free and Chris Zabrinski, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Archival audio from the 1967 film, "Beware the Wind," produced by George Washington University. Our thanks to North State Public Radio for production assistance.

Tonight on “After Paradise” it’s been 6 months since the Camp Fire started. This week, North State Public Radio commemorates the anniversary with a special one-hour program. We’ll check in with officials and those who were displaced about how their lives have changed since the fire and what life holds for them going forward.

Melinda Benson-Valavanis is a floral designer and owner of MCreations in Chico, CA. She recently committed her business to participating in a project called re-bloom – in which she accepts the flowers from a wedding or other large event after the event is over and and re-purposes them for distribution to people and communities who might need a bit of floral energy and cheer in their lives. In this season of extravagant and joyful weddings, graduations, reunions and anniversaries – I can’t think of a better way to pay love and joy forward - and along to its next recipients. Melinda is with me this week on Cultivating Place from the North State Public Radio studios to share more. Join us!