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Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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1 League of California Cities Conference | CA’s Commercial Salmon Season Cancelled | In a Nutshell: Double-Edged Sword
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 City officials from across California rallied at the State Capitol yesterday calling for increased state funding to address local priorities ranging from affordable housing and homelessness, to implementing Proposition 36. Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and Sacramento City Councilmember Caity Maple were among the speakers at yesterday’s event, which was organized by the League of California Cities. They join Insight to talk about what their communities need, and the action they hope to see from state officials. CA’s Commercial Salmon Season Cancelled California’s salmon are an iconic species which historically thrived in watersheds across the state. But centuries of damage to rivers and spawning areas have led to significant declines in salmon populations. Last week, California officials announced the state’s commercial salmon fishing season would be cancelled for an unprecedented third year in a row as the numbers of fish remain low. CalMatters environmental reporter Alastair Bland talks about why this cancellation was enacted, what it says about the state of salmon populations in California, and the communities and industries that rely on them. CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state. In a Nutshell: Double-Edged Sword What happens when a blessing becomes a curse? Think unlimited sweets. A litter of puppies. Fame. All might seem like a good idea if given the chance, but at what price? “Double-Edged Sword” is the theme of this month’s storytelling showcase, In a Nutshell at The Sofia in Sacramento on April 26. Two of this month’s featured storytellers, Regina Stoops and Marga Gomez , join host Keith Lowell Jensen to preview this month’s show.…
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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 Since 1993, AmeriCorps has offered thousands of young adults the opportunity to help their communities through public service and volunteerism. However, last week the Trump administration placed most of the agency’s staff on administrative leave as it looks to slash the federal workforce. Thousands of volunteers with AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps were also released from their projects and sent home. Griff Ryan-Roberts is a former AmeriCorps volunteer and staff member. He joins Insight to talk about the mission of AmeriCorps, and how the agency’s sudden shuttering could impact members and communities across the country. Latino Center of Art & Culture Many people are probably familiar with the Latino Center of Art and Culture through their annual events such as “El Panteón de Sacramento” and “El Dia del Nino,” happening this weekend. Dedicated to fostering the artistic, economic and cultural development of the region's Latino (and Latinx) community, the Center has a new executive director. Bridgett Rangel-Rexford joins us to talk about her vision for the future. Fantastic Negrito He is a three-time GRAMMY award winning artist. But before that was NPR’s first-ever Tiny Desk Contest winner . Xavier Dphrepaulezz - better known as Fantastic Negrito - is on tour with a new album. He joins us ahead of his show at Goldfield Trading Post in Sacramento on Fri. April 25 at 7pm.…
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1 Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response | ‘Best Of’ How to Play with Your Cat | Museum Callout for Volunteers
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 Nearly three years ago, the 988 Lifeline launched nationwide, a three-digit hotline that connects people to suicide and crisis counselors across the country- including more than a dozen call centers in California. This alternative to 911 is part of a larger shift of moving away from a one size fits all approach in responding to an emergency - especially in instances where law enforcement or other first responders may not be the best fit. During this time, counties across the state have been launching mobile crisis teams to respond to nonviolent mental or behavioral health calls. Drew Sutherland is the Clinical Director for Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response which is one of the newest to launch. ‘Best Of’ How to Play with Your Cat Roughly one in three U.S. households own a cat. But these popular pets are often misunderstood and that can create health and behavior problems. A cat behavior consultant in Sacramento has spent her career researching felines and poured what she learned into a fun, comprehensive guide.Today on Insight, we’re revisiting our conversation with Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado , an animal behavior scientist, about her book Play with your Cat! which is described as a fun, comprehensive guide to the key to feline happiness. Museum Callout for Volunteers We are lucky to have many museums within our reach. And they are joining forces to ask for your help. The coalition Sacramento Area Museums is putting a callout for the need for volunteers. Delta Pick Mello is the Executive Director of Sacramento History Museum . Christi Skibbins is the Director of Team Development for SMUD Museum of Science & Technology . And Jessica Cushenberry is the Public Programs Manager with the California Museum . They join Insight to discuss their individual needs, as well as the benefits that volunteering provides beyond community service.…
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1 Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis | Tariff Impacts on Central Valley Farmers | Recapping the Sacramento Kings’ Season
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 A s consumers brace for potential price increases due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s team is trying to protect California-made products from retaliatory action by other countries. The governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs, and also called on trading partners to exempt state goods. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis joins Insight to talk about her role in negotiating these trade deals and what they could mean for California. Kounalakis also talks about her ongoing campaign for California governor in 2026. Tariff Impacts on Central Valley Farmers Farmers in the Central Valley could be hit hard by retaliatory tariffs imposed by China, Canada and other countries on goods including almonds, oranges and wine. Los Angeles Times Reporter Ian James explains why farmers in the Central Valley are concerned about the potential impacts of international retaliation. Recapping the Sacramento Kings’ Season T he Sacramento Kings’ 2024-25 season came to a disappointing end last Wednesday with a home play-in loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The elimination caps off a tumultuous year which saw the Kings fire former coach Mike Brown less than halfway through the season, trade away star player De’Aaron Fox and part ways with General Manager Monte McNair a day after Wednesday’s elimination. ABC10 Sports Reporter Matt George, who hosts the Locked on Kings podcast, talks about how this season unfolded and how the Kings might retool under new GM Scott Perry.…
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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 In recent weeks, there have been a string of break-ins targeting small businesses in Sacramento. Several eateries in neighborhoods spanning downtown , Land Park, Curtis Park and Tahoe Park have posted on social media, sharing video of their storefront windows being smashed. Craig Takehara is the Chef and Owner of Binchoyaki Izakaya Dining , which has been broken into and vandalized twice in the span of two weeks. He joins us for a conversation about the challenges facing small businesses. Return Migration to Mexico At a time when immigration and the threat of mass deportations have been dominating news headlines, a new book is looking into the number of Mexican migrants who have chosen to leave the United States and go back to Mexico, finding that this wave of return migration has hit a level not seen in at least 50 years. Erin Hamilton is a Professor of Sociology at UC Davis and one of the authors of The Returned: Former U.S. Migrants’ Lives in Mexico City which found that between 2010 and 2020, more people entered Mexico from the U.S. than entered the U.S. from Mexico. Sacramento Public Library’s ‘Lucha Libro’ This month the Sacramento Public Library is celebrating Día de los Niños - Day of the Kids - with a focus on Mexican culture and lucha libre wrestling. The library’s “Lucha Libro In the Stacks” series combines bilingual storytelling, mask-making and live wrestling, and will culminate with a wrestling show on April 26 at Belle Cooledge Library. Early Learning Specialist Nate Halsan and Bilingual Services Specialist Víctor Jiménez Olvera talk about how “Lucha Libro” got started, and the benefits this programming provides to children and adults alike.…
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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 They are two of the most recognizable names in the Democratic Party. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez launched a Fighting Oligarchy tour, with its latest stop in Sacramento County. The rally drew a crowd of thousands at Folsom Lake College , as well as counter protests. The goal of this tour is to push back against the Trump Administration, as Democrats recalibrate after decisive losses. CapRadio Politics Reporter Laura Fitzgerald joins us with how last night’s event from progressives fits within the larger strategy of the Democratic Party. CA Mural Bill From one city to the next, murals are celebrated for brightening up drab alleys or blighted buildings. Behind these beloved pieces are muralists who thoughtfully dedicate their skill to create community art. But this profession falls under a grey area when it comes to licensing, and that can bog down bringing these murals to life. A bill is making its way through the state Capitol with the goal to streamline the process. Jaya King is an artist and muralist based in Sacramento, Julie Baker is the CEO of California for the Arts and Donald Gensler is the Art in Public Places Manager for the City of Sacramento. They join Insight to explain how Senate Bill 456 would benefit murals in public places. Old-Growth Forests and Wildfires Old-growth forests were once prevalent across California’s landscape and play significant environmental roles - from storing carbon, to providing a variety of habitats, and filtering water. But centuries of human activity have caused many old-growth forests to disappear, and left the few remaining ones vulnerable to catastrophic wildfires. A new study from UC Davis looks at how to protect these old trees by combining prescribed fire with forest thinning. Hugh Safford is a vegetation and fire ecologist at UC Davis. He breaks down this new research, as well as how the idea of environmental conservation needs to change - and include human activity.…
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1 Rare Disease Federal Funding Cuts | ‘This is What it Feels Like’ Season 2 | WWI Musical ‘The Hello Girls’
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 Since taking office, President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to reshape health policy. These changes include cutting thousands of employees at federal health agencies, as well as efforts to freeze or slash funding for medical research and other health programs. These changes could impact millions of Americans, particularly those living with rare disease diagnoses. Melanie Flood is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Mellie J Foundation, which works to support people living with rare diseases. She joins Insight to talk about what these federal cuts mean for both medical research and treatments, and the potential impact on the lives of patients. ‘This is What it Feels Like’ Season 2 Two years ago, CapRadio launched a podcast asking to put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. This Is What It Feels Like shared stories about being catcalled, losing a parent to suicide, and thriving at the age of 106. Terra Lopez is a Sacramento-based artist and Host of This Is What It Feels Like - which began as an art exhibit . Season 2 officially released today, independently produced by Lopez. She joins us about the new episodes and an upcoming launch party on May 3 at Demo Art & Books in downtown Sacramento. WWI Musical ‘The Hello Girls’ Jenny Connors is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Women’s Theatre Collective , as well as the director of the new musical The Hello Girls about the telephone girls in World War I, who were America's first women soldiers. She joins Insight ahead of opening night on Fri. April 18 at Ooley Theatre in Midtown Sacramento and cast members Alyssa Seeley and Ciara Spade perform a scene.…
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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 Tax Day is tomorrow for the majority of people. Iris Solis from the California Franchise Tax Board and Raphael Tulino from the IRS join Insight with last-minute filing tips for state and federal income taxes. They will also explain what is needed to file for an extension, tax bill payment options, as well as scams to be on the lookout for . Investigation into CA’s Most Dangerous Drivers Of the roughly 40 million people in California, 28 million - or 70% - have a driver’s license. Getting behind the wheel is a privilege, not a right, that can be stripped away. But an investigation found that in California, the DMV routinely allows drivers with dangerous histories to keep their license . CalMatters Investigative Reporter Robert Lewis spent the past year looking into driving records statewide and found that nearly 40% of the drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter since 2019 currently have a valid license, and that the DMV has issued licenses to people less than a year after they allegedly killed someone on the road. In the most extreme cases, they have gone on to kill again. CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state. CapRadio reached out to the DMV for comment. They did not respond before broadcast, but sent a statement that read in part: “The DMV recognizes the serious concerns raised regarding drivers involved in fatal crashes who maintained or regained driving privileges. The DMV acknowledges that the processes and coordination between the judicial system and the DMV must continually evolve to address any gaps identified. The DMV launched the Driver Safety Portal to strengthen our oversight and response mechanisms. This online system significantly improves our capability to track, manage and respond to incidents involving negligent driving behavior, thereby enhancing overall public safety.” Artist Jack McTiernan Artist Jack McTiernan joins Insight to discuss his exhibit Crossroads & Intersections at the ARTHOUSE Gallery in downtown Sacramento through May 5, which highlights how daily responsibilities distract from the beauty in everyday surroundings via an exploration in color and materials. Jack will be available for a Q&A session Sun. April 27 from 1 to 2 p.m.…
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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 In recent days, dozens of international students at colleges and universities across the state have seen their student visas terminated by federal authorities, including at multiple UC and CSU campuses. These actions have raised concerns among student bodies, as well as university systems already grappling with threats of funding cuts on the state and federal level. Amy DiPierro and Michael Burke are higher education reporters with the nonprofit journalism organization EdSource, and join Insight to talk about why these cancellations are happening, and what the larger implications are for students and schools. Sac State Football Spring Game Sacramento State Football is coming off a tough season that broke a successful streak for the Hornets. 2025 comes with new head coach Brennan Marion, and this weekend is the first time to see the team in action. Sac State President Luke Wood joins us to talk about the Spring Game on Sun. April 13 at 4 p.m. and how this fits into his goal to boost student engagement. We’ll also discuss challenges facing the university - including budget cuts and some international student visas being terminated under the Trump Administration. Note: CapRadio's broadcast licenses are owned by Sac State. The university also oversees our finances and approves our expenses. It does not oversee our news production or programming. Sierra Poetry Festival The 9th Annual Sierra Poetry Festival takes place this weekend in Grass Valley. Eliza Tudor is the executive director of the Nevada County Arts Council and the festival’s director. She’s joined by Karen “Kat” Terrey , Nevada County Poet Laureate, to talk about the overarching mission of the festival, how you can engage in the event and why poetry seems to be on the rise across the United States.…
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1 Health Coverage in San Joaquin Valley Threatened | Yurok Condor Rehabilitation Program | Crocker Art Museum’s New CEO
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 There is uncertainty right now in the healthcare field. Particularly for organizations that are considered safety nets, offering care to low-income and uninsured residents, as providers try to make sense of the impact of looming federal cuts. The Intersection is a health equity reporting lab from the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative and took a look at how this is playing out in the San Joaquin Valley. Marijke Rowland is a Senior Health Reporter and Tim Sheehan is a health reporting fellow. They join us to break down what might happen as House Republicans decide how to slash some $880 billion from Medicaid. Yurok Condor Rehabilitation Program The California Condor is one of the largest and rarest birds in the world, but this endangered scavenger has long been at risk of extinction. The tide began to turn almost three years ago in Humboldt County, thanks to the Yurok Tribe rehabilitating and releasing condors across their ancestral homeland for the first time in more than a century . Tiana Williams-Claussen is the Director of the Yurok Tribe Wildlife Department and provides an update on the condor restoration program , as well as the dangers that have cut some lives short. Crocker Art Museum’s New CEO The Crocker Art Museum is the oldest public art museum west of the Mississippi, and its history dates back to the founding of Sacramento. This year brings a new era, after its longtime museum director Lial Jones stepped down after 25 years . This week, the Crocker announced that Agustín Arteaga will become the new Mort and Marcy Friedman Director & CEO. Arteaga joins us with his history in the art world and the contributions he hopes to add to Sacramento’s creative scene.…
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