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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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Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen | Placer County’s Wine...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/09/02

What major changes in Modesto’s sports landscape could mean for the city’s economic and cultural future. Exploring wineries and vineyards across Placer County. Finally, a Sacramento artist creates a winning 2026 World Cup poster.

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Architect Behind CA’s Redistricting Maps | AI Issues...

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2025/08/28

Data consultant Paul Mitchell on making new redistricting maps. Issues with addressing AI usage in colleges and universities. Finally, an award-winning vocalist channels Amy Winehouse for a celebratory concert in Sac this Friday.

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Apple Hill Opening Season | New Bill to Control CA’s...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/27

It’s prime picking time in El Dorado County. Plus, a new bill would allow hunting of invasive swans in the state. Finally, stories about bullies make the stage this Friday.

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Support for CA Redistricting | ‘The School of...

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2025/08/26

Support for California’s retaliatory mid-cycle redistricting. Also, how a Sacramento-area nonprofit is educating girls in Afghanistan. Finally, North State educators put together a playbook to help children recover from wildfires.

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Opposition to CA’s Redistricting Special Election |...

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2025/08/25

A former chair of CA Independent Redistricting Commission weights in on special election. A Davis-based company is creating a product to target the invasive golden mussel. Finally, festival has been showcasing Sac cinema arts for 30 years.

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ICE Raid Impacts on AAPI Community | ‘As You Like It’...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/21

Local leaders raise awareness about affect of ICE raids on Asian-Americans. Also, a new adaptation gives Shakespeare’s classic play a feminine update. Finally, a free summer concert series keeps music accessible in Amador County.

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Big Basin Redwoods Recovery | Placerville Community...

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2025/08/20

What does recovery look like in California’s oldest state park following a devastating wildfire five years ago? Also, free opportunities to view the night sky in the foothills. And, California Stage produces a brand new play.

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COVID and Valley Fever Updates | Sacramento Republic...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/19

It’s not your imagination, COVID is on the rise again. We’ll learn what symptoms to look out for. Also, the city gets one step closer to a new soccer stadium. Finally, a new album from a homegrown talent.

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What to Know About CA Dems Redistricting Push |...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/18

What to know about Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s election maps. Also, Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes discusses development in her Natomas district. Finally, author Shelley Blanton-Stroud’s new historical fiction novel.

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CA’s Transportation Landscape | Rewilding Sacramento...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/13

New developments that are affecting clean transportation across California. Also, “Rewilding Sacramento” highlights local wildlife species. Finally, the Urban Dreams Art Experience celebrates local public art across Midtown.

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New CA Police Report Database | Best Of: Teaching...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/08/12

How the public can utilize the Police Records Access Project. Also, the consequences of not teaching cursive in schools. Finally, a concert planned this weekend celebrates the legacy of historic club.

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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...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

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...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

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 |...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

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....

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

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 |...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

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...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

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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