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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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Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino | Eleni Kounalakis Joins...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/11

Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino talks about the impact of Intel layoffs and new developments. Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis drops out of the governor’s race to run for State Treasurer. Finally, Main Street Theatre Works celebrates 30 years in Jackson.

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Old Sugar Mill in Foreclosure | 29th Annual Lake...

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2025/08/07

Old Sugar Mill businesses work to keep the historic tasting venue open. Also, the 29th annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Finally, learn about the Japanese Food Bazaar, Corti Brothers ravioli and more foodie delights.

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CA Democrats Turn to Redistricting | The Lookout LA...

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2025/08/06

Lawmakers consider redistricting effort to gain seats for Democrats in the state. Wildfire educators release documentary about lessons learned from LA. Finally, all the festival fun one can have in August in the Sacramento region.

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Blue States Restricting Trans Youth Health Care |...

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2025/08/05

How federal pressures are restricting health care for transgender youth. New developments surrounding the controversial company California Forever. Finally, Rituals of Mine’s new show at Harlow’s.

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California BCSH Secretary Tomiquia Moss | Gov....

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2025/08/04

California agency dedicated to business, consumer and housing to split in 2026. Also, why California utilities and Governor Newsom are pushing back against rooftop solar. Finally, what caused the unusually cool July in Sacramento?

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Why Kamala Harris isn’t Running for Governor |...

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2025/07/31

Why former Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t running for California governor. Also, rebuilding one year after the Park Fire in the North State. Finally, the USS Lucid at the Stockton Maritime Museum.

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Trump Administration's Impact on Undocumented...

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2025/07/30

The Trump Administration’s impact on education for undocumented residents in California. Also, researchers test different colors of light to reduce stress. Finally, the state of Sacramento’s restaurant scene following high-profile closures.

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Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future in California |...

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2025/07/29

Afghan refugees in California face an uncertain future under the Trump Administration. Also, abandoned boats along the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Finally, a sunset bat flyout paddle along the Cosumnes River.

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Federal Funding Cuts for Public Media | Central...

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2025/07/28

How federal funding cuts are impacting public media stations across the state. Also, the Central Valley’s evolving political landscape. Finally, Tahoe bestselling author Todd Borg’s latest Owen McKenna mystery book ‘Tahoe Speed.’

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Student Homelessness in Sac County | Sac Youth Center...

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2025/07/24

Student homelessness reaches a record high across the state. We’ll have a look at Sacramento County. Also, the Sacramento Youth Center’s “Summer Bash.” Finally, this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling series is “The Soundtrack of Our Lives.”

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CA Planned Parenthood Braces for Federal Cuts | New...

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2025/07/23

How federal Medicaid cuts could impact Planned Parenthood in California. Also, the launching of new immigration services called Sacramento RISE Hub. Finally, the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy for small food entrepreneurs.

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Golden Mussels Invade CA Delta | Japanese American...

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2025/07/22

Golden mussels are a dangerous new invader in California’s water supply. Also, a documentary about the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the country. Finally, a memoir about the first winery in Fair Play, Calif.

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CA Dems Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement |...

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2025/07/21

How California Democrats are responding to federal immigration enforcement in the state. Also, a group called “Manitos” for Latino elders to celebrate growing old together. Finally, a Lake Tahoe nutritionist’s book “Fabulous Health.”

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Catholic Dioceses Respond to ICE Raids | Wildfire...

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2025/07/17

Catholic leadership in California are responding to the ongoing ICE detentions across the state. Also, the scrutiny behind the bright red fire retardant used during wildfires. Finally, Insight’s monthly “Arts Talk” heads to Gold Country.

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State Fire Marshal on Deadly Esparto Fireworks...

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2025/07/16

The state fire marshal provides an update on the deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto. Also, a bill would merge Sacramento County’s homelessness response into a new agency. Finally, interesting food at the CA State Fair.

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How Medicaid Cuts will Impact the Central Valley |...

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2025/07/15

How federal Medicaid cuts could impact healthcare across the San Joaquin Valley. Also, the white sturgeon population is among the lowest recorded in California. Finally, the Spoken Word Federation hosts a performance poetry event.

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CA’s New Housing Agency | Local Author Jamil Jan...

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2025/07/14

California is creating a state agency exclusively focused on housing issues. Also, local author and National Book Award finalist Jamil Jan Kochai. Finally, remembering longtime Sacramento blues musician and radio DJ Mick Martin.

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Suicide Rates in the Central Valley | Sacramento’s...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/07/10

A look at high suicide rates in the Central Valley. Also, the Sacramento Film Commission discusses new incentives for productions. Finally, the California State Fair kicks off this weekend.

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Experts on Esparto Fireworks Explosion | DNA Analysis...

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2025/07/09

Firework and explosion experts weigh in on the deadly Esparto warehouse explosion. Also, Davis Science Cafe explores DNA analysis and forensic science. Finally, a Dave Brubeck benefit concert for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Recapping California’s State Budget | Menopause...

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2025/07/08

Breaking down California’s recently-passed state budget and CEQA reforms. How the lack of menopause research affects accessing treatment and care. Finally, summer classes being offered at SFSU’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus.

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