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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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Gov. Newsom’s 2024 ‘State of the State’ Address |...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/25

Analyzing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024 State of the State Address. Also, getting an update on this year’s mosquito season and how to avoid potential insect-borne diseases.Gov. Newsom’s 2024 ‘State of the State’ Address Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his long-delayed 2024 State of the State address this morning. Instead of a live speech in front of lawmakers and the press, the address was released as a prerecorded message. Lara Korte, co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook and CapRadio Health

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CAL FIRE Wildfire Updates | Cyclist and Pedestrian...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/24

CAL FIRE provides an update as wildfire season picks up. Addressing Sacramento’s high number of fatal pedestrian and cyclist accidents. Finally, how the Food Literacy Center encourages healthy eating habits. CAL FIRE Wildfire Updates As summer continues to heat up and the hillsides turn from green to brown, fire safety should be at the top of everyone’s minds. Nick Schuler, Deputy Director of Communications/Incident Awareness for CAL FIRE joins Insight with the latest on fires burning in Northern

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World Refugee Day in Sacramento | New Play at Folsom...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/20

How World Relief Sacramento helps refugees adapt to their new homes. A new original play gives voice to incarcerated individuals at Folsom State Prison. Finally, artist Jennifer Peart reimagines iconic Sacramento landmarks. World Refugee Day in Sacramento June 20 is World Refugee Day, which was declared by the United Nations to honor refugees around the world. Sacramento itself has become a major destination for refugee populations, especially from Afghanistan and Ukraine in recent years. Svitlana

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Reforming California Wildfire Insurance | Breaking...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/18

A new plan aims to increase California’s wildfire insurance coverage. Breaking down the debates around reforming Prop 47. Finally, Insight’s resident wine expert on enjoying summer wine. Reforming California Wildfire Insurance Last week, California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara rolled out his latest effort to boost the number of insurance policies written in high-fire risk areas. The new measure would give compliant insurance companies a long-desired tool to calculate rates - catastrophe

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RydeFreeRT Parent Perspective | KCRA3’s Mark Finan...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/17

A parent’s perspective on RydeFreeRT. KCRA3’s Mark Finan talks about his career and plans for retirement. Finally, the third annual All Nations Indigefest returns to West Sacramento. RydeFreeRT Parent Perspective The City of Sacramento approved its budget last week and managed to avoid completely cutting funding for a popular program for students. We’ll talk with a local parent, Vanessa Cudabac, about RydeFreeRT, which provides fare-free public transportation for kids in grades TK-12, and not just

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Extreme Heat Dangers | Outword Magazine’s Fred Palmer...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/11

The dangers posed by extreme heat. The publishing legacy of Outword Magazine. Finally, revisiting our conversation with James Beard Award finalist Billy Ngo.Extreme Heat Dangers Sacramento is facing another period of extreme heat. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region through Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and even hitting the mid-100s in some areas. Dr. Kylie Abeson, a pediatrician with UC Davis Health talks about the dangers that high

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Response to Sacramento’s Reported Drop in...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/10

The community responds to Sacramento’s reported drop in homelessness. Also, a new exhibit celebrates artists who are parents, caregivers and guardians. Finally, a personal message from Vicki Gonzalez, who will be going on leave.Response to Sacramento’s Reported Drop in Homelessness The 2024 Point In Time Count showed a 29% decrease in Sacramento’s unhoused population, from nearly 9,300 people during the peak in 2022 to an estimated 6,615 individuals today. But those numbers have drawn scrutiny

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River Dangers | Tahoe Bears | New UC Davis Coffee Center

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/06

The South Yuba River Citizens League discusses summer river safety. Also, what people can do to minimize interactions with urbanized black bears. Finally, a groundbreaking coffee research center opens at UC Davis.River Dangers , Executive Director at the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), discusses the dangers of the South Yuba River in Nevada County, what makes this year different than most years, and tips for visitors this summer. Tahoe Bears The Lake Tahoe basin is a prime habitat for

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Sacramento Homeless Population Drops | Eco-Friendly...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/05

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

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Proposed Downtown Park Over I-5 | Stanislaus County...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/04

Proposed bridge park over I-5 would reconnect downtown Sacramento and the riverfront. Checking up on the CARE Court pilot program in Stanislaus County. Finally, the SacramenKnow newsletter is rolling out audio “local legend” features.Proposed Downtown Park Over I-5 A new plan seeks to connect Downtown Sacramento with the city’s riverfront - by building a deck park over a stretch of I-5 between Capitol Mall and O Street. The proposal, called the Sacramento Stitch Park Riverfront Reconnection

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Corral Fire in San Joaquin County | Farmworker Deaths...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/06/03

An update on the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County. Also, why farmworkers continue to die in crashes — in vans state law doesn’t cover. Finally, how the Yolo County ‘Cultivo’ program curbs food insecurity for agricultural worker households. Corral Fire in San Joaquin County The Corral Fire ignited near Tracy in San Joaquin County on Saturday. The fire, which grew to more than 14,000 acres this morning, also destroyed a home and injured two firefighters. Portions of I-580 were closed over the

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First 5 California | How Food Shapes Asian American...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/30

The executive director of First 5 California, a state commission which helps children ages 5 and under. Also, how a relationship to food shapes Asian American identity. Finally, the Auburn Trails Alliance.First 5 California A little over two decades ago, California voters approved a proposition to benefit the state’s children. In 1998, Prop 10 added a 50-cent tax to each pack of cigarettes, and that money went to the creation of a California Children and Families Commission - more commonly known as

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Chronic Wasting Disease in CA Deer | Mother-Daughter...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/29

Chronic Wasting Disease in deer has been detected in California for the first time. Also, how our relationships with our parents affect our sense of self. Finally, CalMatters will be hosting its inaugural Ideas Festival in Sacramento. Chronic Wasting Disease in CA Deer Chronic Wasting Disease is considered the most important disease affecting deer and elk populations in North America. And it has been detected in California for the first time. Brandon Munk is a Senior Wildlife Veterinarian for the

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POLITICO’s California Playbook | First Asian-American...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/28

POLITICO’s California Playbook updates state politics. CapRadio’s Mid Pacific podcast explores some of the first Asian-American enclaves in California. Finally, a locally-produced documentary about country music will be screened in Sacramento. POLITICO’s California Playbook is the co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook and provides an update on state politics. First Asian-American Enclaves in California What does it mean when a Chinatown or Japantown becomes gentrified or disappears? As we

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Isla Vista Shooting 10th Anniversary | Immersive...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/23

Lessons from the 10th anniversary of the Isla Vista shooting. A new immersive opera opens in Sacramento. Finally, tips for growing produce in the high Sierra.Isla Vista Shooting 10th Anniversary Ten years ago, a mass shooting and stabbing spree in the college town of Isla Vista killed six people and injured 14 more. Now the mother of the shooter is speaking up about possible warning signs, in the hopes of preventing future tragedies. That story is captured in a recent episode of the investigative

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Sacramento’s Japantown Mural | Upcoming Book ‘The...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/21

A new Sacramento mural uplifts the stories of historic Japantown. An upcoming book looks at the growing power of the Latino electorate. Finally, how UC Davis Veterinary Medicine treats animal cancers. Sacramento’s Japantown Mural Sacramento’s Japantown was demolished more than 60 years ago, to make room for the Capitol Mall Redevelopment Project. But a new mural project is shining a light on the community’s history and the stories of Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes -

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Bill Cartwright | Yolo High Wheelers Baseball Team |...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/20

Former NBA champion Bill Cartwright talks about his life and career. A new professional baseball team makes its debut in Yolo County. Finally, a new book charts Sacramento Republic FC’s successful first year. Bill Cartwright A five-time NBA Champion was recently honored as an inductee for the 2024 Sacramento Walk of Stars. Bill Cartwright joins Insight to share the story of his life and career - from growing up in Elk Grove, to playing in the NBA alongside Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls, to his

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Camp Resolution Update | Berryessa Snow Mountain...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/16

An update to Sacramento’s city-sanctioned homeless encampment Camp Resolution. Also, President Biden expands Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Finally, “Bike Fest” along the American River Parkway. Camp Resolution Update One year ago, the city of Sacramento signed a first-of-its-kind lease for those experiencing homelessness, providing city-owned trailers and allowing the camp to become a self-governing site called Camp Resolution. But for the past six months, the encampment has been at

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Bird Flu Warning in Raw Milk | Bringing Back Oak...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/15

Yolo and Solano counties issue a health advisory about bird flu present in raw milk and raw dairy products. Also, the push to bring back Oak Park’s public library. Finally, the Terra Madre Americas inaugural food festival is in Sacramento. Bird Flu Warning in Raw Milk The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been spreading across the United States since 2021 - jumping from wild birds to domestic poultry, and now to dairy cattle and humans as well. Health officials in Solano and Yolo

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Unpacking California’s May Revise | Updates to...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/05/14

How Gov. Newsom wants to close the state’s budget shortfall. Also, upcoming updates to Sacramento International Airport. Finally, the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley. Unpacking California’s May Revise The State Legislature has until June 15 to pass a balanced budget. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom put forward his revised budget - commonly known as the May Revise. Joining us to discuss the governor’s fiscal priorities and strategy to close an estimated $56 billion over the next two fiscal

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