Updates on gun safety proposals, budget surveys and hemp sales in Sacramento. A new study looks at breast cancer findings in the AAPI community. Finally, the California Museum’s celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

Sacramento City and County Updates

With the election less than two weeks away, a lot of attention is focused on state and national races. But major business is still being conducted on the local level in Sacramento, addressing topics ranging from gun safety to budgetary concerns and public health measures to ban hemp products. CapRadio Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam provides an update on some of the major issues.

Breast Cancer Risks for AAPI Women

Dr. Scarlett Lin Gomez is a professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at University of California San Francisco, and joins Insight to discuss the increased breast cancer risk among Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Dr. Gomez is also part of the first long-term cancer study of the AAPI community. The latest breast cancer findings were published in a report from the American Cancer Society.

Dia de los Muertos at The California Museum

Día de los Muertos is a time-honored tradition that celebrates life, death, and remembrance. This vibrant holiday has deep roots in Mexican culture, and its observance has spread across California, blending art, history, and cultural expression. The California Museum recently hosted its 11th annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta, unveiling a new exhibit titled “Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024.” The exhibit showcases altars created by artists, each honoring influential figures from California’s history, with a focus on activism and social justice. We’ll learn more about the exhibit from Artist Adrián Arias and  Amanda Meeker, Executive Director of the California Museum.