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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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Sac PD City Budget Impacts | Cancer Survivors Day |...

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2025/06/10

City considers eliminating Sac PD vacant positions to help close a budget deficit. Also, a daylong event for Cancer Survivors Day. Finally, Davis Science Cafe explores same-sex relationships in the animal kingdom.Sac PD City Budget Impacts The city of Sacramento will vote to pass a balanced budget tonight, aiming to close an estimated $44 million shortfall. The proposed budget includes cutting about two dozen vacant positions at the Sacramento Police Department and restoring $1.3 million in

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LA Anti-ICE Protests | Blue Diamond Closes Sacramento...

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2025/06/09

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LA Anti-ICE Protests | Blue Diamond Closes Sacramento...

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2025/06/09

Los Angeles anti-ICE protests. Also, Blue Diamond Growers is stopping operations at its Midtown Sacramento plant. Plus, Sacramento Republic FC’s proposed stadium draws criticism. Finally, artist Jermain Jcrux Tilson’s new show “The Nu Blak.” LA Anti-ICE Protests For the first time in 60 years, National Guard troops have been deployed to downtown Los Angeles despite the objections of California leaders, including Governor Newsom. CalMatters Investigative Reporter Sergio Olmos and Blake Jones,

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Improvements to Folsom Blvd in East Sac | CapRadio’s...

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2025/06/05

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Improvements to Folsom Blvd in East Sac | CapRadio’s...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/06/05

The city of Sacramento discusses safety improvements to Folsom Blvd in East Sac. Also, CapRadio Megan Myscofski’s series on menopause. Finally, Insight’s monthly “Arts Talk” shares events throughout the month.Improvements to Folsom Blvd in East Sac The city of Sacramento is planning safety improvements along Folsom Blvd in East Sacramento. The roughly one-mile stretch is heavily trafficked, and has been criticized for not being bike and pedestrian friendly. In 2022, a mother crossing the

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FAIR Plan Lawsuits | How the Insurance Crisis is...

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2025/06/04

Lawsuits are accusing property insurers of forcing homeowners onto the state’s FAIR Plan. Also, how California’s insurance crisis is impacting foster care in the Central Valley. Finally, the Beale Air & Space Expo this weekend.FAIR Plan Lawsuits The January wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles County destroyed thousands of homes and buildings, and losses are estimated in the billions of dollars. This damage has also strained the state’s FAIR Plan - the insurer of last resort - which

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FAIR Plan Lawsuits | How the Insurance Crisis is...

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2025/06/04

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Medi-Cal $2K Asset Limit Proposal | Wine Industry...

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2025/06/03

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Medi-Cal $2K Asset Limit Proposal | Wine Industry...

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2025/06/03

Gov. Newsom proposes setting a Medi-Cal asset limit of $2,000 for eligibility. Also, California wine produces its smallest harvest in 20 years. Finally, Sacramento artist Ryan Seng’s debut book “Love it All, F**k it All.”Medi-Cal $2K Asset Limit Proposal To close a projected $12 billion budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed sweeping changes to Medi-Cal - which offers public health insurance to roughly a third of Californians who are on limited income. One proposal is to set an

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Delta Conveyance Project Pushback | CA Democratic...

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2025/06/02

Democratic State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon discusses the Delta Conveyance Project. Also, the California Democratic Convention took place this weekend in Anaheim. Finally, the 14th annual Sacramento Bacon Fest. Delta Conveyance Project Pushback Redirecting water from the Delta has been passionately debated and discussed for decades in California. The latest iteration proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom is the Delta Conveyance Project, a single tunnel along the Sacramento River stretching just south

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Delta Conveyance Project Pushback | CA Democratic...

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2025/06/02

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How Tariffs are Impacting CA Ports | Sacramento’s...

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2025/05/29

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How Tariffs are Impacting CA Ports | Sacramento’s...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/05/29

How tariffs and a trade war are impacting California ports. Also, the Trump Administration ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghans. Finally, the Celebration of Trails Month kicks off in Nevada and Yuba counties.How Tariffs are Impacting CA Ports California is home to the busiest ports in the country - a crucial piece to the exchange of goods with other countries, notably exports and imports between the Golden State and China. But President Trump’s volatile tariff policy is having an

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Triple Digit River Safety | Remembering Journalist...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/05/28

River safety ahead of the first triple digits of the season. Also, remembering legendary local journalist Stan Atkinson. Finally, the Bay Area Butterfly Festival in Vallejo.Triple Digit River Safety Triple digit heat is forecast across large swaths of Northern California Friday and Saturday, and for many that may mean a trip to one of our rivers or lakes. But those waterways can be deceiving, especially if you’re not a strong swimmer. Today, we’re going to talk with Safe Kids Coordinator Jennifer

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POLITICO’s California Playbook | Public Cutoff During...

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2025/05/27

POLITICO’s California Playbook joins with the latest on state politics. Also, the challenges of the general public to weigh in on legislation. The Sacramento Book Festival is back for its second year.POLITICO’s California Playbook Several votes in Congress could have significant impacts on California. The GOP-controlled House voted last week to pass a budget bill, which could remove Medicaid coverage for millions of Californians. The Senate also voted to block the state’s landmark

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Sacramento’s City Budget Shortfall | Old North Sac...

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2025/05/22

The city of Sacramento is facing a projected $62 million shortfall. Also an Old North Sacramento documentary screening for “Beyond the Alleyways: The Dixieanne Story.” Finally, 2024 “Tiny Desk” winner The Philharmonik’s world tour. Sacramento’s City Budget Shortfall The city of Sacramento is facing a projected $62 million budget deficit, and is considering the first layoffs in more than a decade. The City Council is expected to vote on the final budget on June 10. Tony Rodriguez is a

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Sacramento NWS Cuts 24/7 Warnings | Jacam Manricks...

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2025/05/21

Sacramento and Kings County NWS offices will no longer offer 24/7 extreme weather warnings. Also, saxophonist Jacam Manricks performs “1959: The Revolution of Jazz.” Finally, the first annual Capital City Jazz Festival in Old Sacramento.Sacramento NWS Cuts 24/7 Warnings The National Weather Service provides a range of valuable information, from daily weather forecasts, to warnings of potential disasters like floods and wildfires. But recently, two local NWS offices in Sacramento and Kings

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Battle over Prop 35 Funding in May Revise | Covered...

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez ·

2025/05/20

A battle over Prop 35 Medi-Cal funding in the governor’s May budget revision. Also, a CalMatters investigation finds that Covered CA released private health data to LinkedIn and Google. Finally, the Sacramento County Fair.Battle over Prop 35 Funding in May Revise Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision to the upcoming state budget has sparked backlash among some healthcare allies. To close the projected $12 billion shortfall, Gov. Newsom proposed cuts to Planned Parenthood and Medi-Cal - which

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What’s Next After the May Revise | California’s State...

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2025/05/19

Following the governor’s May revision and a projected deficit of $12 billion, state lawmakers have a month to pass a balanced budget. Also, challenges facing California’s tourism industry. Finally, the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus. What’s Next After the May Revise It’s crunch time at the state Capitol. State lawmakers have about a month to come up with a balanced budget, and close a projected $12 billion shortfall. Last week, Gov. Newsom released his May Revision, which laid out how his office

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Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments | POLITICO on...

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2025/05/15

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments related to the birthright citizenship dispute. Also, POLITICO breaks down the governor’s May Revision and budget shortfall. Finally, the monthly storytelling series “In a Nutshell.”Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning related to the legal dispute over birthright citizenship. The case stems from President Trump’s executive order challenging the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and eliminates

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