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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
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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- Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
California Flood Risk Report | Breast Cancer Roundtable | Perchfest
California Flood Risk Report A record-breaking El Nino winter is forecast to take aim at California, with millions of people at risk of heavy rain, mountain…
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Dolores Huerta’s Legacy | Huerta’s 2022 Insight Interview | Central West Ballet
Dolores Huerta’s Legacy Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has died at the age of 96, according to a statement from her foundation. Miriam…
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CNN’s Six Flags Investigation | Congressional Candidate Rep. Josh Harder | Shakespeare’s Hamlet
CNN’s Six Flags Investigation Each year millions of thrill seekers flock to amusement parks around the country. But recent hospitalizations involving Six Flags…
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Early Ballot Returns | Congressional Candidate Rep. John Garamendi | Women’s Health Summit
Early Ballot Returns More than 2.8 million California voters have cast their ballots in this year’s midterm, but more than 20 million ballots are still…
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State Worker Strike | Insurance Commissioner Candidate Ben Allen | Dancing Earth Creations
State Worker Strike Thousands of state workers staged a historic one-day strike yesterday amid stalled contract negotiations between SEIU Local 1000 and the…
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Ballot Proposition Recap | Congressional Candidate Rudy Recile | Rio Americano Playathon
Ballot Proposition Recap Californians will decide on 14 ballot propositions this Midterm. Last week, we looked at the tax measures on the ballot. Today, we’ll…
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Congressional Candidate John McBride | Human Toll of SCUSD Budget Crisis | Alasdair Fraser Family Band
Congressional Candidate John McBride Voters in many parts of the Central Valley are finding themselves in different congressional districts this Midterm, after…
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Congressional Candidate Mike McGuire | Vulture Migrations | Reno City FC
Congressional Candidate Mike McGuire The North State was a major target of Prop. 50’s redistricting efforts to give Democrats an advantage in five conservative…
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Congressional Candidate Michael Masuda | EV Adoptions in California | Sac Poetry Week
Congressional Candidate Michael Masuda There are 52 House seats in California, the largest share in Congress. And all are up for reelection. Today we are going…
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | Tax Propositions 101 | Insight Studio Sessions: Jakhari Smith
POLITICO’s California Playbook Hundreds of thousands of California voters have cast their ballots so far, as the midterm election draws nearer. A handful of…
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Congressional Candidate Eric Jones | ‘Beauty Within’ Film | ‘Dark Hearts’ at In a Nutshell
Congressional Candidate Eric Jones California is home to the most House seats in Congress and last year, Prop. 50 dramatically changed what some districts look…
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What Could State Receivership Look Like for SCUSD? | SAT Returning to the UC? | Artazan Handcraft Market
What Could State Receivership Look Like for SCUSD? The Sacramento City Unified School District continues to face a deep financial crisis and the looming threat…
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‘We Are Jane Doe’ | Congressional Candidate Rep. Mike Thompson | MOSAIC
‘We Are Jane Doe’ “I’m Jane Doe number one,” is the opening line of a new podcast series from KQED and SNAP Studios. It chronicles the story of a woman sent to…
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POLITICO Launches ‘Decoded’ Tech Franchise | PRIDE Industries 60th Anniversary | Filipinx Exhibit ‘Waves of Reclamation’
POLITICO Launches ‘Decoded’ Tech Franchise From politics to the economy and international affairs, there is a rapidly-evolving undercurrent fueling much of the…
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Congressional Candidate Rep. James Gallagher | Singer Raye Zaragoza | Wormie World Scavenger Hunt
Congressional Candidate Rep. James Gallagher The North State was a major target of Prop 50’s redistricting efforts to give Democrats an advantage in five…
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CA New Laws | Congressional Candidate Rep. Doris Matsui | ‘California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California’
CA New Laws Governor Gavin Newsom has wrapped up his final legislative session with a month-long sprint to sign, or veto, more than a thousand bills state…
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Gubernatorial Debate Breakdown | Congressional Candidate Mai Vang | Applying for Financial Aid in College
Gubernatorial Debate Breakdown The race for California’s next governor has narrowed down to two candidates - Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier…
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Congressional Candidate Robb Tucker | Breaking Down Prop 40 | New Play ‘Drifting’ Opens
Congressional Candidate Robb Tucker Today we are focusing on California’s 3rd Congressional District. Newly redrawn, it stretches from Sacramento to Tahoe…
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Death in Elk Grove Police Detainment | Unrecognized Tribes | Aftershock Preview
Death in Elk Grove Police Detainment A wrongful death suit brought against the Elk Grove Police Department is raising questions about proper use of restraint…
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Sac County Supervisor Candidate Eric Guerra | FBI Visits Shasta County Elections | ‘Taste of North Sacramento’ Library Fundraiser
Sac County Supervisor Candidate Eric Guerra This midterm, Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra is running for Sacramento County Supervisor in District 1 -…
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Congressional Candidate Rep. Ami Bera | ‘The Lost Photograph’ | El Dorado Hills Author Showcase
We learn more about Congressman Ami Bera’s vision for the newly redrawn 6th District. Plus, we’ll meet the author behind a new historical fiction novel set in…
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger | Congressional Candidate Rep. Kevin Kiley | Holo Holo Fest
POLITICO's Daniel Miller shares his reporting on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Plus, we’ll hear Kevin Kiley’s vision for Congressional District 6…
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Sac County Supervisor Candidate Flo Cofer | A Potential ‘Super El Nino?’ | In A Nutshell Takes ‘The Long Way Home’
We get to know more about Flo Cofer's vision for the county of Sacramento. Plus, what is an El Nino and how might it affect the Sacramento region? Finally…
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South Lake Tahoe City Council Race | Insurance Commissioner Candidate Jane Kim | KSSU’s 35th Anniversary
The publisher of the Tahoe Mountain News updates us on investigations into current and former South Lake Tahoe leaders. Plus, Jane Kim lays out her vision for…
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Gov. Candidate Steve Hilton | MENA American Policy Summit | Teens Fight Too
Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton outlines his vision for California. Plus, we'll learn about a policy summit focused on people of Middle Eastern and North…
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Will Newsom Commute Death Row Sentences? | CrockerCon 2026 | Celebrating ‘916 Day’
The Marshall Project reports on what might happen if the Governor commutes all death row sentences. Plus, live animated comedy gets a showcase at this year's…
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Restricting AI Use for Teens | 100 Years of Highway 140 | ParkFest
We'll hear how teens respond to bills regulating AI, and using chatbots for mental health. Plus, the "All-Year Highway" to Yosemite celebrates a milestone…
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Layoffs at the Sacramento Bee | Congressional Candidate Dr. Richard Pan | ‘Jazz - The Evolution of an Artform’
McClatchy makes sweeping layoffs, including the entire sports and editorial teams at the Sac Bee. Plus, our election coverage begins with an interview for…
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Drive-Thru Emissions | ‘Best Pie Shop in America’ | Artist Raphael Delgado’s Solo Exhibition
Tim Sheenan reports on the impact of drive-thru exhaust on the air quality in the Central Valley. Plus, we learn the history of Ikeda's California Country…
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Kalshi’s Influence on Elections | Stockton Symphony’s 100th Season | 25 Years of Women’s Empowerment
We'll learn more about potential impacts of "prediction markets" on the upcoming general election. Plus, Chris Brubeck premieres a new piece in honor of…
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | Allison Aubrey’s Book ‘Your Turn’ | Farewell to CapRadio’s Mark Jones
As the midterm election get closer, we'll take a look at the different styles of the two candidates for Governor. Plus, NPR correspondent releases new book…
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Update on Sac City Unified School District’s Fiscal Solvency | Out of the Darkness Walk | September ‘Arts Talk’
We'll hear how things are going for Sac City Unified as the school board prepares for another meeting. Plus, national organization hosts walk to help provide…
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End of CA’s Legislative Session | Homelessness and Drug Use Study | Visit Sacramento
CapRadio's Laura Fitzgerald reports on what happened during the last month of the legislative session. Plus, we dig into a new report that found a correlation…
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What the Meta Settlement Means for CA | An End to the Roadless Rule? | Celebration Arts Presents ‘us & the rest of 'em’
EdSource reporter following Meta case offers more information about what settlement means for California. Plus, what the roadless rule is and how it would…
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District 7 Debate Recap | How the West Fights Fire is Changing Under Trump Administration | Behind the Barre
Doris Matsui and Mai Vang met for their first debate in their race to lead the Seventh Congressional District. We'll get a recap. Plus, how the current…
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CA Phases Out Paraquat | Tattoos and AI | Insight Studio Sessions: Jessica Malone
What is the pesticide now being phased out from California and how did it work? Plus, the affects of Artificial Intelligence on the tattoo industry. Finally…
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Hawk Fire Update | CalMatters Health Net Assisted Living | Mosquito Season
An update on the Hawk Fire, which threatened Reno earlier this week. Plus, Health Net will terminate assisted living benefits by the end of the year. We'll…
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Fire and Forest Management 5 Years After Caldor | Company Fined After Deadly Avalanche | Epic Fails at 'In a Nutshell'
We'll learn which policies were most successful at defending Christmas Valley from the Caldor Fire, and how forests are growing back. Plus, a deadly avalanche…
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | CalMatters Broken Trusts Investigation | The Caldor Fire and the Caples Project
Dustin Gardiner with the latest on Gov. Newsom's effort to limit utilities liabilities in wildfires. Plus, investigation finds failures in a state oversight…
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Caldor Fire Rebuild Program | Sacramento International Black Film Festival | ‘Coordinates: Dispatch’ Exhibit
We'll learn more about a partnership between El Dorado County and HomeAid Sacramento to build more homes in Grizzly Flats. Plus, hear about some of the films…
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Rocklin High’s 12-Minute Lunch | Hedgerow Farms | New Exhibit on Cycles of Mass Deportations
Area high school offers limited lunch time on early dismissal days. What do students think? Plus, we'll learn more about a Winters farm that specializes in…
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Caldor Fire Anniversary: Grizzly Flats Five Years Later | Covering the Initial Destruction and Its Fallout | Lessons Learned from 'The Lookout'
Checking in with residents of Grizzly Flats five years later. We’ll also hear how CapRadio reporters went about covering the Caldor and its aftermath. Plus…
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CA Utilities and Wildfire Bills | Sacramento Immigration Seminar | Early Wine Harvests
Should utilities pay less if they're found at fault for wildfire? We'll hear about a package of bills that would pave the way. Plus, Sac State hosts…
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Fiscal Crisis and Management at Sac City Unified | SacBee OVP Investigation | Advance Peace | Celebration Arts
We'll hear the latest numbers affecting Sac City's school budget and what cuts might have to be made. Plus, an investigation into city's Office of Violence…
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Sacramento Valley Groundwater Damage | Finding a Path to Forgiveness | Fantasy Author Sarah Gailey
How years of drought are contributing to the sinking of the Sacramento Valley. Plus, we’ll hear how one woman has learned to forgive her brother’s killer…
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California’s Port Economy | Science Cafe: The Next Big One? | Sac Bee Photographer Paul Kitagaki Jr.
We’ll hear about challenges to navigating international conflict and environmental concerns at the state’s busiest ports. Plus, what might the next major…
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End of the Legislative Session | Sacramento School Roundup | Haus of Comedy
Lawmakers have three weeks to sort through hundreds of bills before the Legislature adjourns. What priorities will they push through? Plus, updates on…
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Waymos and Old Sac | Capital College and Career Academy | August ‘Arts Talk’
Councilmember weighs in on robotaxis coming to the city and new traffic rules in Old Sac. Plus, we'll learn about a new charter school prioritizing college for…
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Fire and Weather Activity Updates | CalMatters Doc: Inside Fight to Fund Health Care | Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar
What to expect from the weather as we head into the weekend, and how it might impact the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. Plus, we'll get a sneak peek at a new…
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Unaccompanied Children Risk Losing Legal Protections | Grass Valley Native Develops Rescue Drones | The Return of Concert Connect
Sacramento Assemblymember explains why she signed an open letter sent to the Trump Administration. Plus, we'll learn about a local teen developing a search and…
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Updates on Iran War | Challenging Times for CA Wine | 75 Years of Broadway Sacramento
The Director of Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies at Sac State offers a perspective on the conflict. Also, the struggles being faced by one of California's…
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How Cyclospora is Impacting Ag | Benefits of Beavers | Studio Sessions: Squid Saves The Planet
We learn more about the economic impacts of parasite outbreak on California ag producers. Plus, the role beavers play in drought and wildfire mitigation in the…
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School Board Pay Raiser | Davis Farmers Market Turns 50 | ZÂ Iranian Folk Music Performance
A new state law allows school boards to raise their own stipends and many are doing just that. Plus, market's executive director has led weekly event for 47…
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Cyclospora Outbreaks | How to Accelerate Vote Counting in California | Hands-on Government Experience for Youth
What we need to know about the cyclospora outbreaks to stay healthy this summer. Plus, the California Voter Foundation makes recommendations to speed up the…
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POLITICO’s California Playbook | CA’s Reforestation Struggle | Sacramento Century Challenge
We get a look at some of the campaigns starting to heat up as we head to the general election in November. Plus, why can't California meet its reforestation…
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K Street Shooting Mistrial | National Award for Sac Philharmonic and Opera | In a Nutshell: Best in Show
We'll hear more about what a mistrial means for victims in a recent court case. Plus, we'll meet a board member who helped turn a struggling arts institution…
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Roseville Data Center Controversy | Local Look at What’s Driving High Grocery Costs | CapLit’s July Readings
Roseville residents worry about the potential of a data center coming to their community. Plus, Sacramento Co-op weighs in on what's driving grocery costs up…
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California’s RTO Policy Stricter Than Texas | Incarcerated Firefighter Hiring Bill | Crocker Jazz Nights
New reporting from CalMatters looking at how some other states have dealt with government workers and telework. A new bill would make it easier for formerly…
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SMF Updates | CA Children Caught Up by ICE | 2026 California State Fair
Latest developments at Sacramento International Airport and others around the county. Also, ICE arrests of minors in the state have increased. Finally, the…
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Military Equipment at CA Colleges | SCOTUS Roundup Ruling | Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
We'll learn more about an investigation into how California colleges report the use of military equipment on campus. Plus, what a recent SCOTUS ruling over a…