California’s bad Valley fever season this year. Capital Stage’s season kicks off with “Fairview.” The Hot Jazz Jubilee returns over Labor Day weekend. Finally, Insight host Vicki Gonzalez shares an update on her breast cancer treatment.

Valley Fever Season in CA

Earlier this year, five people at a music festival in Kern County contracted a fungal infection known as Valley fever. Cases of the disease have tripled in California over the last decade, and more than 5,300 cases have been reported this year through June - 63% higher than last year. Dr. George Thompson, co-director of the Center for Valley Fever at UC Davis Health joins Insight to discuss the risks associated with this infection, and the role climate change plays in spreading Valley fever to more areas.

UC Davis Health is a financial supporter of CapRadio.

‘Fairview’ Premieres at CapStage

Capital Stage is presenting the Sacramento premiere of Pulitzer Prize winning play “Fairview.” Directed by Sacramento’s Anthony D’Juan, “Fairview” used the standard family dramedy for a sharp examination of race in America. Anthony, actor Kathryn Smith-McGlynn (who plays Beverly Fraiser) and Managing Director Keith Riedell talk about bringing this thought-provoking production to life.

Capital Stage is a financial supporter of CapRadio.

Hot Jazz Jubilee

Sacramento’s long-running love affair with Jazz music continues this weekend with the Hot Jazz Jubilee. Patti Jones is the festival’s director and she joins Insight to talk about the history of the jubilee and why Sacramento audiences can’t seem to get enough. We’ll also learn more about its dedication to teaching young musicians.

Vicki Gonzalez Update

For the past several months, Insight host Vicki Gonzalez has been updating listeners on her ongoing treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Vicki rejoins Insight with the latest step in her journey, what the next several months of treatment and recovery will look like, and how she hopes to continue being a presence on CapRadio during this time.