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In the third hour of the show Dave and Jason are joined by Sactown Sports Kings Insider Brenden Nunes for their weekly Kings talk, spent some time with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg about the new stadium plan for the Sacramento Republic, and told you What's Hot and What's Not.

This week, Donald Trump visits California and slams the state's leadership. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg makes a case against Prop. 36.

Sacramento 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 drop from the nearly 9,300 people counted in 2022, when the region's unhoused population spiked 67% from the previous survey conducted in 2019. The surveys are typically conducted every two years and are mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to qualify for federal funding. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses the strides made, as well as the ongoing challenges to overcome. Eco-Friendly Sacramento Pride The 2024 Sacramento Pride March & Festival is kicking off this weekend, June 8-9. And this year, the event also has made additional changes to make sure that the celebrations are environmentally friendly. Priya Kumar, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, talks about how this year's Pride is aiming to be the greenest celebration yet. Yuba City Play ‘Salt of the Earth' A new play in Yuba City is adapting a famous 1954 film that was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for alleged ties to communism. Salt of the Earth will be performed at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts from June 6-8, coinciding with the film's 70th anniversary. Creator Marc Flacks, director Lydia Crist, and lead actress Maria Ornelas talk about Salt of the Earth's continued relevance today, and the democratic process that was used to create this adaptation.

Sacramento City Council approves a bilateral ceasefire resolution. Also, how California is harnessing artificial intelligence. Finally, El Dorado County author and illustrator of “A River Called Home: A River Fable.” Sacramento Votes on Bilateral Ceasefire The Sacramento City Council passed a Gaza ceasefire resolution just before midnight on Tuesday, after hearing from dozens of public comment testimonies. Officials approved the resolution in a 6 to 1 vote, with only Councilmember Lisa Kaplan opposing it. Councilmember Mai Vang was absent, due to a previously scheduled commitment. The resolution was crafted by Jewish and Muslim leaders in the community, and formally calls for Israel to stop bombing Gaza and the West Bank, as well as for Hamas to end attacks against Israel. The proposal also urges the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians who are held without charge - as well as denouncing antisemitism and Islamophobia. Joining us is Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Basim Elkarra, Executive Director of the Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), to discuss last night's city council vote. California Testing AI for Efficiency California is harnessing artificial intelligence - using generative AI to ease traffic congestion, improve emissions goals, and increase safety on roadways. But there are questions about security, privacy and reliability. California's Department of Technology CIO and Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins joins us about how the state is investing in the future - while ensuring guardrails and protections are in place. ‘A River Called Home' An El Dorado County author and artist have put over 50 years of river adventure into a new book. Artist Robin Center and author Moira Magneson have boated 27 rivers across four continents, which inspired their novella A River Called Home: A River Fable, a love letter to the American River as well as a testament to the power of friendship.

We'll have an initial look at primary election results for statewide races - including Senate and Prop 1. Also, we'll look at the results for Sacramento's mayoral race and city council seats. Finally, a discussion on voter turnout and behavior. Sacramento City Races CapRadio Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam updates the latest results for city races - including mayor, city council and Measure C. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg weighs in on the mayoral race to replace him at the end of his term. Statewide Races CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon and Lara Korte, Co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook, discuss the latest results for statewide races - including Senate and Prop 1. Voter Turnout & November Outlook While the votes from California's March 5th Primary are still being counted, it is already clear that this election may have one the lowest voter turnouts in recent years. It may even set a new record. Paul Mitchell is the Vice President of Political Data, Inc., a non-partisan voter information service that tracks ballot returns and demographics. Paul joins us to break down who voted, who did not, and what the turnout might tell us about the General Election in November.

CPF Pres. Brian Rice speaks with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg on Proposition 1 and being part of the solution. For many Californians experiencing homelessness, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics are the first and only resource they have when they are in crisis. This is an unacceptable and unsafe reality, both for the Californians who are in need of shelter, services, or treatment and for the firefighters and EMTs who are charged with responding to these crises. More resources are needed for targeted solutions, and a higher priority must be placed on treatment and housing as permanent solutions instead of a temporary fix for those who struggle with homelessness. This is why Proposition 1 is needed in California. Prop 1 is a commonsense solution that will fund programs that get people the treatment they need - not in tents or in jail cells. Prop 1 doesn't raise taxes, and Prop 1 doesn't take funding from existing firefighter budget resources. CPF President Brian K. Rice sits down with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg to discuss Proposition 1, which will be on our March primary ballot in California.

Our guest today is Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, a longtime advocate for increased availability of mental healthcare. While a member of the state Assembly Steinberg authored Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act, which has generated millions for mental healthcare in California. Steinberg was elected to the Senate in 2006 and became Pro Tem in 2008.  In 2015 he launched The Steinberg Institute, which has helped enact sweeping improvements in California mental health policy, including securing $2 billion to provide housing and care for homeless people living with mental illness (No Place Like Home).  He joined us today to discuss efforts to address California's twin crises: homelessness and mental health.1:56 SB 43 Implementation6:12 Access to mental healthcare8:24 Prop. 110:34 The sense of frustration12:23 "in Sacramento, it's starting to get better"14:45 The disconnect18:54 Any proposals to sort the mess?20:34 workforce shortage22:54 From Atkins to McGuire27:05 The transition process30:09 What's next for Darrell Steinberg?31:50 SPORTS!36:40 Recognizing the need for mental health care38:30 #WWCA38:47 Family Man42:43 Not eligible for rehire44:47 "I'm OUT"Want to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Marisa and Scott close out the year by looking back at two interviews recapping legislative highlights at the state Capitol. They revisit a conversation with labor leader Tia Orr on 2023's "hot labor summer" and historic accomplishments by and for organized labor. Then, they revisit a conversation with the governor's chief of staff Dana Williamson and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg about historic reforms on mental health.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg reflects on 2023. Also, Cal OES delivers humanitarian aid to Israel and Gaza. Plus, how Palestinians across the Sacramento Valley are coping with war abroad. Finally, a snow season outlook in the central Sierra. Sacramento Mayor Year in Review Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Insight to reflect on the year and look ahead to 2024– as his final year as mayor.  From homelessness to the post-COVID economy in Sacramento, we ask the mayor how he measures success, as well as what are his goals for this final year in office. We also ask him about who he thinks might be the best fit to replace him as mayor when his term ends, as well as what his plans are in the future and if they include a run for higher office. Cal OES Delivers Aid to Israel & Gaza The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been assisting civilians impacted by the war between Israel and Hamas. Cal OES Deputy Director of Crisis Communication Brian Ferguson discusses the shipment of nearly identical supplies of humanitarian aid that arrived to Israel and Gaza. The pallets of medical supplies include a field hospital, wound and IV kits, defibrillators, wheelchairs, personal protective equipment, and other emergency-response items. Palestinians in Sacramento Valley is the Executive Director of the civil rights organization CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) in the Sacramento Valley. A Palestinian himself, Elkarra shares how the Palestinian community is coping and grappling with war abroad– many with loved ones in Gaza. Sierra Snow Outlook California saw near record-breaking snowfall from 2022-2023, with hundreds of inches accumulating in some areas. But how will the current snow season stack up? Dr. Andrew Schwartz, the Lead Scientist and Manager of UC Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Lab provides an update on current snowfalls and future predictions, and also discusses a new sensor network the lab is rolling out this winter.

Many call the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, Israel's 9/11. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg issued a strong statement in the attack's aftermath. He joins host Scott Syphax to share his perspective as a local leader and a member of the Jewish community.

On the last day of the legislative session, Scott and Marisa head to Sacramento and recap the most controversial bills heading to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. Then, they talk about the governor's landmark reforms to mental health spending with Dana Williamson, Newsom's chief of staff and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. They discuss the history of the Mental Health Services Act, and share their personal connection to the issue and their response to criticisms of the reforms.

John talks about Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho on homelessness and takes your calls..

We gave Sacramento's State Senator, Angelique Ashby and Sacramento's Mayor, Darrell Steinberg, an 'assignment' to read and report back on a provocative, new book about poverty in America. In their revealing and thoughtful conversation about the book, the senator and the mayor share how the issue of poverty has affected their own lives and their political and legislative priorities.  Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!  

Health officials are concerned about a possible resurgence of MPOX during PRIDE month. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is not seeking a third term. Donna Apidone's “Drivetime Meditations.” Possible mpox resurgence

May 26 Flash Briefing for The Sacramento Bee, California. Our top news stories of the day include Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg not seeking re-election and California law enforcement agencies violating state law by sharing automated license plate reader data with out-of-state agencies.

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins the show! Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg hops on to talk how great the reaction to the Kings being in the playoffs has been for Sacramento Dave and Jason do a simulcast on KCRA 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacramento County is seeking applications for its Grand Jury. A wide-ranging discussion with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. A preview of CapRadio's new original podcast, “A Music of their Own.”  Sacramento County Grand Jury

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Pat Thurston to talk about his vision for the right to housing proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Pat Thurston to talk about his vision for the right to housing proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg's State of the City address. California State Budget and an update on gas price relief proposals. The importance of Juneteenth and events scheduled this weekend. Today's Guests Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses his State of the City 2022 address. CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon breaks down the California State Budget following its June 15 deadline, as well as an update on gas price relief proposals. CapRadio Race and Equity Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan discusses the importance of Juneteenth and events scheduled this weekend. 

The first suspect arrested in connection to Sunday's mass shooting in Sacramento, Dandrae Martin, made his first brief appearance in court on Tuesday. His brother has also been arrested and a third person was taken into custody, but police say as of now, he's not facing any charges related to the mass shooting. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is joining victim and criminal justice reform advocates to demand that the state do more to stem violence. 19 community groups are calling on state leaders to invest $3 billion in local programs to support crime survivors and help interrupt cycles of violence.  Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED  One month ago, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled an ambitious proposal to create mental health courts in California. These so-called "CARE Courts” would be places where homeless people with severe mental health disorders could get connected to the treatment they need. But more controversially, the courts would also have the authority to force some people into care if they didn't want to go, raising concerns about abuse and civil liberties. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report State senators voted on Tuesday to advance a gun control bill that would use the threat of lawsuits to fight the sale and manufacture of illegal firearms. Senate Bill 1327 would allow any California citizen to sue those who pay for, manufacture or distribute ghost guns. Reporter: Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, KQED   In recent years, a lot of people have become rideshare and delivery drivers to make some extra cash. But those drivers face a number of threats while on the road. A new report out Wednesday claims that the gig companies the drivers work for aren't doing enough to compensate the drivers when bad things do happen. Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED 

Last night in downtown Sacramento people gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims' memories after a mass shooting there early Sunday morning. A variety of community leaders spoke, from Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg to community activist Barry Accius. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, KQED 57-year-old Melinda Davis was one of the victims of the shooting. She was unhoused and had lived on the streets of downtown Sacramento for much of the past decade. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio Sacramento public school teachers have announced they are calling off a more than week-long strike. The pivot point might have been the aftermath of this weekend's shootings.  Reporter: Janelle Salanga, CapRadio At the same time, teachers with Summit Charter School Network are threatening a strike if leadership doesn't agree to a contract after more than a year of stalled negotiations. Reporter: Julia McEvoy, KQED San Diego City is proposing a moratorium on “No Fault” evictions until September 30th 2022 or 60 days after the end of the local state of emergency, whichever comes first. Reporter: Cristina Kim, KPBS Malibu's City Council has voted to move its homeless population outside of the city limits. The city's homeless task force believes its solution will meet the needs of people willing to accept services while also making it easier for the sheriff's department to enforce the city's no camping policy. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW In Los Angeles County, Sheriff Alex Villanueva will be forced to testify in court over long-running allegations that deputy gangs exist in his department. Reporter: Tara Atrian, KCRW

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Pat Thurston to discuss Sunday's mass shooting which killed six people and injured at least 12. Steinberg explains the aftermath of the shooting and shares how we can prevent another mass shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Pat Thurston to discuss Sunday's mass shooting which killed six people and injured at least 12. Steinberg explains the aftermath of the shooting and shares how we can prevent another mass shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth leaders and activists in Sacramento are working to support their communities today, a day after the 2 a.m. shooting in Sacramento that left 6 dead and at least 12 wounded. Videos on social media, eyewitness accounts, and police statements indicate the shooting occurred at 10th and K streets, roughly two blocks northwest of the state Capitol, as club and bar attendees were leaving for the night. Political leaders immediately responded with calls for stronger gun controls in the state. “Thoughts and prayers aren't nearly enough,” Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said on Sunday. “We must do more as a city, as a state, and as a nation. This senseless epidemic of gun violence must be addressed. How many unending tragedies does it take before we begin to cure the sickness in this country? Let us be honest, this is a sickness.”

The latest on the mass shooting in downtown Sacramento. A discussion with civic leaders on their response and what resources they're providing the families of the victims. A community activist who responded to the scene shares his experience and what more needs to be done to reduce gun violence in Sacramento. Today's Guests Nick Miller, CapRadio Managing Editor of News, gives us the latest on the mass shooting that took place in downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses the city's response to the mass shooting and what resources will be available to the victims' families. Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela talks about her response to the mass shooting that took place in her district. Berry Accius, community activist with Voice of the Youth, shares his experience responding to the scene the morning of the shooting and the violence prevention and intervention efforts in the community.

  Last week the City of Sacramento, led by District 3 Councilmember Jeff Harris, launched a widespread, violent sweep against hundreds of unhoused folks living in trailers and cars on Commerce Circle. Since City Manager Howard Chan is less likely to commit to sweeps these days unless a councilmember tells him to do it in their district, it's safe to infer that Harris was the mastermind behind this move, which tore families apart and forced people to lose some of their only belongings just two weeks before Christmas and days before a massive storm hit the region. Harris confirmed as much in a public meeting that week.   Not only that, he's currently pushing the American River Flood Control District to terrorize these folks even further, using a loophole in the landmark Martin v. Boise decision, which deemed homeless sweeps without sufficient shelter/housing options to be cruel and unusual punishment.   The ultimate irony? In the midst of Harris's reign of terror against unhoused folks, he found himself just last weekend receiving a "Heroes for the Homeless" award. The neoliberal consensus is truly beyond satire.   One possible ray of light in this dark moment: Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and others on the dais disagreed with the sweeps and are pushing this week for a new ordinance that would stop the city from towing the trailers and cars of unhoused folks if officials cannot provide shelter or a safe space for their vehicles to go.   Another beam of sunshine?   Jeff Harris has been drawn out of his council district in this year's redistricting process, and word on the street is that he is livid. If he wants to defend his seat in 2022, he'll need to move from East Sacramento to South Natomas. Think that'll happen? Another option for Harris is to wait until 2024 to run against District 4 City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, whose jurisdiction he now lives in.   We also take a moment to discuss Sacramento's new police chief, Kathy Lester. Lester, the city's first female police chief, will be replacing Daniel Hahn, who was the first Black police chief. Hahn's four-year tenure was marked by civil unrest that reflected a national movement to hold violent cops accountable for their actions. We discuss his time as the city's top cop, and what we can expect from Lester.   Thanks for listening, defund the police and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune, @guillotine4you, @aolbites Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/voicesrivercity   Sacramentans can hear us on 103.1 KUTZ Tuesdays at 5 pm and again Wednesdays at 8 am. If you require a transcript of our episodes, please reach out to info@voicesrivercity.com and we'll make it happen. And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

California issues indoor mask mandates statewide, regardless of vaccination status. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Devin Middlebrook reflect on 2021. “Hepcat's Holla Daze Swingin' Yuletide Revue” at The Sofia. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon on California issuing indoor mask mandates statewide, regardless of vaccination status, effective Dec. 15 to Jan. 15. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Devin Middlebrook reflect on the challenges and successes of 2021.  Peter Petty and CapRadio Jazz Host Avery Jeffery share swinging holiday music from their Christmas album and promote the “Hepcat's Holla Daze Swingin' Yuletide Revue” at the Sofia on Saturday, December 18th. 

In the new episode of "Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast." CalMatters' Manuela Tobias and the Los Angeles Times' Liam Dillon interview Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg on his proposed "right to housing" to reduce homelessness. Podcast editing by Victor Figueroa. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicfig

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses his proposal to adopt what he calls a first-in-the-nation right to housing for those living outdoors and an obligation for people to accept housing when offered. Camp Fire survivor Stephen Murray also shares the long road to rebuilding and healing, and we learn more about why FEMA rejected 95% of aid applicants during California's 2020 wildfires. Plus, Sacramento-area teacher Domina Stamas on being selected for NASA's "Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors" Training Program, flying into the Earth's stratosphere. Today's Guests Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses his proposal to adopt what he calls a first-in-the-nation right to housing for those living outdoors and an obligation for people to accept housing when offered In conjunction with the CapRadio statewide special “California Wildfires: Your Questions Answered” airing July 15th, Camp Fire survivor Stephen Murray shares the long road to rebuilding and healing following the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history Camp Fire survivor Stephen Murray shares the long road to rebuilding and healing following the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.Vicki Gonzalez / CapRadio Former NPR Data Editor Sean McMinn shares his investigation into FEMA rejecting 95% of aid applicants during California's 2020 wildfires, the lowest eligibility rate for FEMA aid of any U.S. wildfire disaster on record Sacramento-area teacher Domina Stamas was one of 28 teachers from across the country selected for NASA's “Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors” Training Program. She flew into the stratosphere with the SOFIA Telescope and received training to bring a new space science curriculum to students

The recall election has been set for Tuesday, September 14. Candidates looking to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom for his seat have about two weeks to officially file for the race. Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED There are growing concerns about the highly transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus in Los Angeles County. New COVID-19 cases have more than doubled since most of the state's coronavirus restrictions were lifted on June 15. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC   In the wake of California's record-breaking wildfire season last fall, NPR and California affiliate stations have found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency only approved 5% of the applications it received from people for assistance. Thats the lowest approval rate for FEMA aid for any California wildfire disaster on record. Guest: Sean McMinn, Data Editor, NPR The Los Angeles City Council has approved a measure that would restrict homeless encampments near homeless shelters, daycare centers and a number of other public facilities. It would also prohibit tents from blocking sidewalks. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg has announced a plan to combat the city's growing homeless population. The city would adopt a right to housing law, but also calls for an obligation from those who are unsheltered to accept housing and shelter when it's offered to them.

California has recall fever, and no elected official is immune from the coronavirus’ political side effects. Incensed residents in conservative Shasta County have accused their supervisors of tyranny while pulling papers to oust them from office for their Covid-19 restrictions. Liberal activists accused Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg of having “blood on his hands” for failing to open shelters before a winter storm that killed multiple homeless people, demanding Steinberg resign within 72 hours and then launching a recall. In the heavily Democratic Bay Area, affluent parents are trading school board recall tips, taking inspiration from San Francisco voters seeking to remove officials who spent hours renaming schools while classrooms sat empty. While the pandemic-fueled effort to dislodge Gov. Gavin Newsom has drawn the nation's attention, it may just be the start. Ongoing rage in local communities has spurred efforts across the state to toss leaders, taking a cue from the gubernatorial election that is almost certain to qualify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before beginning this episode, it’s important note that Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and his long-term colleagues have blood on their hands for years of gross negligence toward our unhoused neighbors and a constant, obstinate refusal to hold our police force responsible for their violence. The same goes for City Manager Howard Chan.   So it should come as little surprise that when Darrell pulled together his usual cast of characters to publicly denounce the ‘violence’ of a group planning a demonstration outside Chan’s house—and trying, in a remarkable show of bad faith, to tie their action in with recent anti-AAPI animus—few people took him seriously.   The demonstration was, predictably, peaceful.   We discuss who signed onto Darrell’s statement (and why), why his words ring hollow, and touch on the childish behavior of one small man with thick skin.    Thanks for listening, defund the police and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/voicesrivercity Sacramentans can hear us on 103.1 KUTZ Tuesdays at 5 pm and again Wednesdays at 8 am. Also, if you require a transcript of our episodes, please reach out to info@voicesrivercity.com and we'll make it happen. And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

Pat talks about his weekend and going to a winery and the hospital where he was recognized both times, Pat asks, "What quarter of the Superbowl did you fall asleep in?" and "Is Tom Brady the best football player of all time?" and Joe Michaels chimes in on the Superbowl chat with Pat. Later in the hour Pat talks about the the home of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg which was found to have been vandalized after a protest over the weekend and takes your calls!

We're joined today by friend and longtime human rights advocate Niki to discuss the long history of state-sanctioned violence against people experiencing homelessness. Last Saturday a group of demonstrators went to Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg's house, chalked his driveway, and put signs and placards on his lawn to honor the hundreds of people who have died in the streets over the mayor's four-year tenure. They also appear to have piled brush over a waste management receptacle outside his building, and broken a security camera and homemade piece of art. They mayor says they threw rocks at his door and called out threats. Demonstrators who were there say that did not happen. Naturally, the Very Serious People of Sacramento are making a show of the vandalism, calling it "political terrorism" and claiming that the fight to protect unhoused neighbors from state-sanctioned violence is no different than the violence committed by far-right Proud Boys and white supremacists.   Sacramento Bee Opinion Editor Gil Duran got very mad at all sorts of people on his Twitter before ultimately getting ratio'd for a public call-out of District 4 Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who had been volunteering at a warming shelter when the demonstration outside Steinberg's house took place. Duran wrote an opinion piece under the editorial board's byline threatening to sic the Sacramento Police Department on the "terrorists" responsible.   Under Mayor Steinberg, homeless deaths have increased each year in Sacramento County--with an annual report counting 124 in 2017, 132 in 2018 and 138 in 2019. Last month, multiple people died in the streets as a result of a storm with 60-plus mile an hour winds. The the city shut down its warming centers the day of the storm due to the weather not meeting temperature qualifications in the winter shelter program. The city continues to clear out encampments despite pleas from people experiencing homelessness for the city to stop destroying their homes and taking their possessions.   Thanks for listening, defund the police and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/voicesrivercity And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

Feb. 8th Flash Briefing for The Sacramento Bee, California. Our top news stories of the day on protesters outside of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s house, a Grass Valley house fire that killed a child, the Supreme Court's ruling on indoor church services in California and more.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, along with Councilmember Howard Chan, are facing backlash for a failure to open a warming center on the night of a horrific storm. At least 4 homeless people died, and countless tents and homeless communities were wiped out. Why as a community are we so much more prone to reaction rather than proaction? https://www.211sacramento.org/211/ To Support the Podcast and Help Sustain Future Episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Homeless advocates are now calling for the resignation of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and City Manager Howard Chan after the decision to not open a warming center last week led to two homeless people dying and your phone calls...

The severe winter storm in Northern California reached winds of up to 70 mph, knocking over trees, fences and power lines. It also highlighted how the region is caring for those living without shelter; we survey the damage and talk with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg about how the city is caring for its unhoused residents, including a look at Project Roomkey under Governor Newsom. Plus, a tribute to recently passed influential rapper MF Doom and modern music highlights this year. Today's Guests CapRadio News Editor Kris Hooks checks-in on the damage caused by the winter storm in Northern California and how unhoused residents were affected after winds of up to 70 mph knocked over trees, fences, and power lines  Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg on the available warming centers and shelters and how the city is caring for those that are homeless  CapRadio PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols discusses Project Roomkey, a program that has leased hotel rooms for unhoused Californians, and if it’s worked under Governor Newsom during the pandemic  Loaves and Fishes Advocacy Director Joseph Smith on the needs of those that are unhoused during the winter storm  CapRadio Assistant Program Director and Modern Music Director Nick Brunner pays tribute to recently deceased rapper MF Doom and highlights new music in 2021 

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Riverside County announced the closure of the Beaumont vaccine clinic at San Gorgonio Middle School for Friday, Jan 29 due to predicted severe weather. Newly elected Riverside City Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson will give her first State of the City address today. The American Lung Association released its annual report card and California received an A for smoke-free air and a B for tobacco taxes. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg erupted in anger that the county did not open warming centers for unsheltered people during an overnight storm.

This week we discuss the $30 million said to be coming into Sacramento from Governor Gavin Newsom to help ameliorate our homelessness crisis by creating some 210 new units of permanent supportive housing. Shannon shares with us just how stressed things are in the world of emergency homeless services, and what we can do to help. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg's strong-mayor power grab is well under way, and friend-of-the-show Sac Snark has compiled a spreadsheet of all the contributors into the mayor's slush fund over the past three years. In the two months since his Measure A campaign started, Steinberg's taken in about $140,000 in contributions, including a head-scratching $25,000 from a Los Angeles producer. You'll be a whole lot less surprised to learn that over half of the contributions came from groups that are explicitly against renters' protections in California. No wonder Darrell is fighting so hard against tenants. We also take a look back at earlier slush fund contributions, including $50,000 to Steinberg from the cops the year that Sacramento Police Department officers killed Stephon Clark in his grandmother's backyard. Finally, we learn just who is behind the Sacramento Democratic Alliance, a shady astroturf initiative created to strengthen the right wing of the Democratic Party. (It's exactly who you think it'd be.) Thanks for listening, arrest Breonna Taylor's killers and, as always:   Patreon: patreon.com/voicesrivercity Twitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

We didn't pick 2020 as our time to step up, but 2020 picked us. Community leaders, restaurants and local farmers are stepping up to tackle the existential health, safety and economic crises of 2020.  People are hungry, farmers marketing channels have been disrupted, restaurants were brought to the brink  and government resources depleted yet communities are finding ways to cope. Sacramento, the self proclaimed Farm to Fork capital, is a prime example of a resilient community. When all restaurants were forced to close for Covid, five restaurants (Mulvaney's B&L, Canon, Binchoyaki, Allora and Camden Spit and Larder) started making "Family Meals" to distribute to those in need.  City and State leadership moved quickly to support these efforts and transition to a state wide Great Plates program that is delivering meals to millions.  Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Senior Policy Advisor Julia Burrows share the story of what a community, from farm to fork, can do when it sets its mind to providing for the needs of a population with shrinking nutritional and financial resources.

Today's Guests Pastor Dr. Tecoy Porter of Genesis Church discusses the changes in how people are protesting as well as his trip to Minneapolis Akonadi Foundation president Lateefah Simon gives her perspective on the recent protests and conversations from politicians after the death of George Floyd. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses the “die-in” protest that took over his neighborhood and other peaceful protests in Sacramento this weekend CapRadio politics reporter Nicole Nixon with an update on California’s budget and her experience covering protests A look at artsy summer activities parents can do with their kids with YoloArts executive director Alison Flory.

Today's Guests: CapRadio environment reporter Ezra David Romero on Monday night’s unrest and protests in Sacramento  CapRadio PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols takes a closer look at vote-by-mail in the state Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses the city’s curfew and how Sacramento is responding to nights of protest and unrest Davis Enterprise film critic Derrick Bang on his two new books on jazz music in crime, spy and action films and TV shows.  Classical Tahoe Festival & Music Institute executive director Karen Craig on the passing of Maestro Joel Revzen and his legacy fund Resources Johns Hopkins University's global COVID-19 case tracker COVID-19 live tracker California's Health Corps Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins host Scott Syphax to talk about how the city is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and his thoughts on moving forward. Original airdate: May 1, 2020

This week we have a very special guest in Elliot Stevenson of the Sacramento Tenants Union, a group dedicated to protecting and empowering tenants against their landlords in the Sacramento region. They're working overtime to let renters know their rights during the coronavirus pandemic, and are also offering assistance for tenants looking to organize. Interested in joining the fight? Click here and fill out this form.  We then discuss the cease and desist letter that California's homeless advocates have sent to Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, who continues to allow the police to roust, harass and terrorize the region's homeless community as they seek out ways to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic. Not to be outdone in the press release wars, the city put out a mailer claiming that they are making strides in helping the homeless community during these frightening times. But a step outdoors will prove otherwise. On Sunday afternoon, Sacramento cops broke into a vacant Land Park house and found three people experiencing homelessness who were seeking refuge from the coronavirus. Did they offer them hotel vouchers? Did they connect them with services? No. They gave them citations and threw them back onto the streets. Fed up yet? Well, we provide some ideas on how you can channel that energy. Give us a listen! And, as always: Patreon: patreon.com/voicesrivercity Twitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

  We start this week with a quick recap of the hyped-up tiff between senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in the latest Democratic presidential debate.  After that, we discuss the concerns of low- and middle-income Californians leaving the state, as described in a recent story in Capital Public Radio. Kempa takes a moment to creatively convey the perspective of the folks mentioned late in the story. We then discuss the fact that Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas have been taking on some fantastic rhetoric -- implying that they will push for "right to housing" legislation, which would put weight onto municipalities to provide spaces for people experiencing homelessness to put their heads down at night. We also briefly discuss the race to take Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Peters's seat, and how a win for a Democrat may mean successes for people experiencing homelessness. We end with a call to empathy. Because that's what this is all about. When you see someone on the street, experiencing the lowest of lows, we hope that you can see yourself when you look them in the face. It's not easy. But it's incumbent on us all to see ourselves in one another. Thanks for listening, and as always: Patreon: patreon.com/voicesrivercity Twitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens  

Matt and Liam interview the co-chairs of Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide task force on homelessness, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. This episode was taped live on November 5 at a "Homelessness and Housing Town Hall" hosted by the Milken Institute in Santa Monica. The town hall was co-produced by CalMatters, the Los Angeles Times, and the Milken Institute. Special thanks to JPMorgan Chase & Co., Edison International and SoCalGas for sponsoring the event.

VOICES: is back! And this week is a doozy. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is mad. Big mad. So is the opinion editor at the Sacramento Bee, Gil Duran.  You might not know it, but these two were colleagues in the state capitol a decade ago, working diligently to wrest low-income housing dollars from the people of California. Gil was press secretary for Governor Jerry Brown. Darrell was Senate Pro Tempore. They put an end to redevelopment housing money. A classic love story. Well, it appears they’re doing a reboot in 2019, working hand-in-hand to publicly attack lifelong housing advocate Michelle Pariset of Public Advocates. Why’s that?  Michelle was part of a robust coalition of regional housing advocates who gathered 47,000 signatures in favor of a ballot measure that would bring real renters rights to the people of Sacramento. After the city made a backroom, milquetoast deal with a couple of members of this coalition, they wanted Michelle to snub these 47,000 residents and withdraw the ballot measure. She refused. Now the people of Sacramento are pressuring Steinberg and city council to put the measure on the March 2020 ballot by December 5, or else they’ll sue. The editorial board at the Bee, apparently proud of Gil’s hand in creating this housing crisis with Darrell, just wrote an opinion piece suggesting that the city use tax dollars to fight its own residents. Real community journalism there. Comforting the afflicted, and all that. This episode outlines the absurdity of Darrell and the Bee’s accusations of “bad faith,” asking what sort of metrics we should be using with such a term. We also discuss the state of partisan politics in California, and touch on how a robust Left could find a footing from within the Democratic party.  Special shout to Anthony Siino, the man who created something truly beautiful with Voices: River City’s first 22 episodes. Thanks for the blessing to start this baby back up. Another thank-you to friends of the pod Be Brave Bold Robot, who recorded a pretty little song to lead us into this next phase of VOICES: River City. And a warm welcome to our new co-host, Skyler Henry. Claws out.

Matt and Liam were travelling and sick the past two weeks, so no conventional episode of Gimme Shelter this fortnight. Instead we present a collection of interviews with big city mayors on housing and homelessness. First, a live panel featuring Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg (1:55). CALmatters reporter Laurel Rosenhall moderated the panel earlier this month as part of the California Dream Project, a collaboration between CALmatters and major public radio stations across the state. Then Liam interviews former Houston Mayor Annise Parker on her efforts to reduce homelessness in a city without zoning laws (43:33). Liam conducted this interview in October. Link to full CA Dream mayors panel: https://calmatters.org/articles/california-mayors-tell-newsom-be-bold-on-homelessness/

CALmatters political reporter Laurel Rosenhall moderates a conversation on housing and homelessness at noon on Nov. 15 with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.

Marisa and Scott run through a wild day in the state legislature, with last-minute deals on digital privacy, lead paint cleanup, and soda taxes to avoid ballot measure battles in November (0:50). Then, Sacramento mayor Darrell Steinberg talks about his 2014 law that allowed the legislature to negotiate ballot measures (8:32), his reputation as a nice guy in politics (14:50) the difference between addressing homelessness as a mayor and a legislator (16:47), the "cutting the ribbon syndrome" (17:45), how Jerry Brown has dealt with homelessness (19:02), and the statewide effort to expand rent control (22:27).

This morning in Sacramento, California, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump administration will sue the state of California over their so-called sanctuary state laws. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg—after missing his flight out of Washington, D.C., in hopes of joining protesters at Sessions’ announcement—shares his initial reaction to the lawsuit with Michele and Igor. He discusses what his city and California will do to fight back, why this attack from the U.S. Department of Justice will only hinder public safety in his city, and how this Trump policy is rooted in racism. Mayor Steinberg also discusses recent initiatives in his city to conquer mental health issues and the stigma that surround them.

State legislators are trying to revive redevelopment, the controversial "urban renewal" program that provided a major source of affordable housing funding before its elimination seven years ago. Matt and Liam explore how redevelopment worked and didn't work, and what redevelopment 2.0 might look like. First, an Avocado of the Fortnight is awarded to the City of Beverly Hills for meeting its affordable housing requirement--all three units of it (4:45). Then an explanation of what redevelopment was and why it went away (12:00), as well as what political waters legislators will have to navigate to revive the program (22:00). Finally, an interview with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, on his role as state senate leader during redevelopment's demise (28:30) and broader housing issues confronting Sacramento (homelessness, rent control, Bay Area rent refugees).

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Oak Park Neighborhood Association president Katie Valenzuela Garcia discuss neighborhood preservation as it relates to economic development. Music: "Thinking Time" by Lunaverse; "Motivation" by Scott Holmes

California Groundbreakers and Comstock's Magazine partnered up to present "Innovation City" at the CLARA auditorium on January 23, 2017. **** Before he left office, former Mayor Kevin Johnson put a plan in place to jumpstart Sacramento's innovation economy. That includes investing $1 million in local companies via the city’s RAILS grant program, which stands for Rapid Acceleration, Innovation and Leadership. So what's next? If Sacramento wants to succeed in becoming an innovation hub, what needs to happen now? Mayor Darrell Steinberg, kicked off the talk with his hopes and plans for jump-starting innovation in Sacramento. Then a moderated Q&A with some RAILS grant winners and other innovators about how they're helping to turn Sacramento into an innovation city. PANELISTS * Brian Collins, chief advisor to the accelerator program at I/O Labs, which received a $250,000 RAILS grant * Alona Jennings, co-founder of Operation Innovate, a program that gives digital badge certification in STEM careers to Sacramento's underserved youth, and just received a $50,000 RAILS grant * Vaibhav Nadgauda, managing partner at Moneta Ventures -- one of Sacramento's few venture capital firms, Moneta recently announced it would give $60,000 each to 20 startups in I/O Labs' new accelerator program. * Clay Nutting, food- and arts-focused entrepreneur -- he helped put Lowbrau, TBD Fest and Art Hotel on the map; his latest efforts include Art Street, which just got $25,000 from the Mayor's Innovation & Growth Fund * Crystal Strait, senior advisor to Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg -- she helped set up the Mayor's Innovation & Growth Fund, as well as the City of Sacramento's Creative Economy Initiative, which includes funding for local arts, food and tech initiatives. * Eric Ullrich, co-founder and chief operating officer of Hacker Lab, which offers office space, tools and training for makers and entrepreneurs in Sacramento, Rocklin, and soon in Rancho Cordova PODCAST TIMEFRAME * 0 to 5 minutes - Allison Joy of Comstock's magazine and Vanessa Richardson of California Groundbreakers do their intros * 5 minutes - Mayor Darrell Steinberg gives his vision of innovation in Sacramento * 10 minutes - Panelists introduce themselves * 23 min - What are MOFIE and RAILS? * 29:50 min - I/O Labs got a $250,000 grant form the City -- its plans for what to do with all that money * 37 min - Hacker Lab's vision for a "Fab City" * 44:30 min - Where's the venture capital funding going to in Sacramento? * 47:50 min - Getting the diversity and youth of Sacramento into STEM training and careers * 52 min - Tying together innovation in tech, food and the arts * 58 min - Besides funding, what should the City's role be in innovation? * 1 hr, 2:10 min - Can Sacramento be the capital of GovTech? * 1 hr, 10:20 min - The private sector's role in Sacramento innovation * 1 hr, 16:30 min - Silicon Valley: How should Sacramento work with it, and how should it stand on its own? * 1 hr, 19:20 min - The City's efforts to recruit companies from elsewhere * 1 hr, 22:20 min - How about funding for tech infrastructure? And tech education in the schools? * 1 hr, 27:25 min - What incentives can Sacramento provide to keep talent here and not moving away? * 1 hr, 32:20 min - The Digital Badge program: replacement for a college degree? * 1 hr, 35:45 min - How state regulations could hinder innovation * 1 hr, 41 min - How can citizens support -- and track -- RAILS grant winners' efforts? And . . .drones! * 1 hr, 44:15 min - How can state government more effectively recruit innovators? And what areas there are most ripe for innovation? * 1 hr, 49:50 min - Public and private support for funding companies that have race and gender diversity * 1 hr, 54:20 min - Where are the black people in the tech community here? * 1 hr, 58:55 min: I have a revolutionary tech idea . . . where do I go around here to get it off the ground? 2 hr - Introducing the 15 RAILS grant winners *