Governor Newsom slips priority policies into California’s budget bills. How Sacramento County is preparing to implement CARE Court. Finally, why wine tastings in California are getting more expensive.

Newsom’s Priorities in Budget Bills

Governor Gavin Newsom has But a new investigation looks at how this process allows the governor to skirt public debate, gain legislative support, and immediately enact the policies. Sacramento Bee Capitol Reporter Nicole Nixon joins Insight to talk about the priorities Newsom has gotten passed, and how lawmakers have reacted to this strategy.

How Sac County is Preparing for CARE Court

In less than five months, California will roll out a new judicial program aimed at addressing mental health, substance abuse and the state’s homelessness crisis. Under the CARE Court program, judges would be able to order people who are suffering from severe mental illness or addiction into treatment. Sacramento County Behavioral Health Director Dr. Ryan Quist talks about how the county is preparing to implement the new system, and who would be eligible for treatment.

Rising Costs of Wine Tasting

Wine tasting is a popular summertime activity, and enjoyed across California’s wine regions - from Napa Valley to Amador County. But recently, the cost of visiting wineries and tasting rooms has increased. Insight’s resident wine expert Rick Kushman talks about what is driving up the cost, the impacts on Napa, and how these samplings are changing to meet the tastes of today.