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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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Winter Storm Travel | League of Women Voters | Senate...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2024/02/28

Caltrans prepares for a major winter storm disrupting Sierra travel. Also, last minute voter guides for the California primary. Plus, Senate candidate Rep. Barbara Lee. Finally, Sierra College hosts “The Business of Art Symposium.”Winter Storm Travel Another major winter storm is headed toward Northern California and the National Weather Service is warning travel over the Sierra Thursday through Sunday will be dangerous. Forecasts are calling for upwards of 10 feet of snow in some areas and

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California’s Latino Voters | Sac Journalist Covering...

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2024/02/27

Understanding California Latino voters ahead of the March 5 primary. Also, a Sacramento journalist covering Ukraine reflects on marking the second year of war. Finally, back-to-back drag shows this weekend in Rocklin and Sacramento. California’s Latino Voters California is home to the most Latinos in the country - over 15 million people, making up 40% of the state’s population. And that translates to voting power. According to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, more

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Another Gov Recall Attempt | Why Do We Elect Judges?...

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2024/02/26

Another recall effort against Gov. Newsom. Also, why voters elect local judges and how to vet candidates. Plus, Sac State launches the first-ever MMA sports program “Combat U.” Finally, All City Writers’ upcoming performance “Liminal States.” Another Gov Recall Attempt Another recall effort has been launched against Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to POLITICO. Citing the deepening budget crisis, immigration, education, and public safety concerns as some of their top reasons, the group Rescue California

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What is Prop 1 on the Ballot? | Sac Mayoral Candidate...

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2024/02/22

An explanation about Prop 1 which would fund mental health services. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate - and current state assemblymember - Kevin McCarty. Finally, local girl scouts speak with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. What is Prop 1 on the Ballot? Voters will decide whether to overhaul how California funds mental health services. Proposition 1 is tied to the state’s crisis of homelessness, mental health and addiction. But it is complex. One piece would authorize a $6.38

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State Budget Shortfall Grows | Placer County...

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2024/02/21

LAO projects the state budget deficit has grown to $73 billion. Plus, the Placer County Registrar of Voters joins us ahead of the primary. Finally, the Matthew Shepard inspired-play “The Laramie Project.” State Budget Shortfall Grows If you go by the latest projections from the Legislative Analyst Office, California’s budget deficit is getting worse. The LAO, which provides nonpartisan fiscal advice to California lawmakers, revised its forecast from a $58 billion gap to a now $73 billion gap. The

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FAFSA Challenges Continue | California Barriers for...

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2024/02/20

The state student aid commission addresses ongoing FAFSA challenges for college hopefuls. Also, why licensed midwives face barriers to stay in business in California. Finally, what Black History Month looks like in Oak Park classrooms. FAFSA Challenges Continue We have been following the latest developments with the delayed and problematic rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Now, a new glitch is making it even more difficult for some applications to get their forms

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Wilton Rancheria MMIP Partnership with Sac Sheriff |...

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2024/02/15

Wilton Rancheria’s MMIP partnership with Sacramento Sheriffs. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate — epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer. Finally, Crocker Art’s new exhibit “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial.” Wilton Rancheria MMIP Partnership with Sac Sheriff California has the largest population of Native Americans anywhere in the country - as well as the most tribes. We also have one of the highest rates of murder and missing people within the Indigenous community

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Wide Open Walls Lunar New Year Controversy | Senate...

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2024/02/14

Wide Open Walls faces criticism over Lunar New Year murals in Sacramento’s Little Saigon. Also, Rep. Katie Porter discusses why she is a candidate for U.S. Senate. Finally, author of “Judith Letting Go” and how to approach death. Wide Open Walls Lunar New Year Controversy is known for putting artists in the spotlight, by showcasing vibrant murals throughout Sacramento streets. But the organization is coming under fire for its latest murals surrounding Lunar New Year in the city’s Little Saigon

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FOX40 Senate Debate Analysis | Kru Chef Nominated for...

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2024/02/13

FOX40 moderates the second California Senate debate. Also, Kru chef and founder Billy Ngo is nominated for a James Beard Award. Finally, Chinese and Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations in Sacramento. FOX40 Senate Debate Analysis With three weeks left until the California Primary, the four main candidates for U.S. Senate faced off last night in a televised debate. While the three Democrats tried to differentiate themselves from each other, Republican Steve Garvey tried to solidify himself as an

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UC Davis PD Hires First DACA Officer | Senate...

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2024/02/12

UC Davis Police swears in its first DACA immigrant officer. Also, a conversation with Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff. Finally, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada County. UC Davis PD Hires First DACA Officer A recent California law removed the U.S. citizenship requirement for people seeking to become peace officers - expanding eligibility to those with federal work authorization. UC Davis Police Department recently hired its first officer who is a beneficiary of the Deferred Action for

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