CA Fine for Inadequate Prison Mental Health Staffing | ‘California Forever’ City Proposal | Placer Land Trust’s 1,500-Acre AcquisitionFederal judge says California must pay $112 million for failing to provide sufficient mental health staffing in prisons. Unpacking the controversial proposal to build a new city in Solano County. Finally, over 1,500 acres of river canyon are now presListen To Full Show/ download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Budget Agreement and Anti-Tax Initiative Ruling | Exploring ‘Lavender Courtyard’ | Lavender Blue FestivalUnpacking California’s budget agreement and a recent state Supreme Court ruling. Meeting the residents of the Lavender Courtyard housing community. Finally, celebrating lavender at the Lavender Blue Festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Newsom’s 2024 ‘State of the State’ Address | Mosquito SeasonAnalyzing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024 State of the State Address. Also, getting an update on this year’s mosquito season and how to avoid potential insect-borne diseases. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CAL FIRE Wildfire Updates | Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety in Sacramento | Food Literacy CenterCAL FIRE provides an update as wildfire season picks up. Addressing Sacramento’s high number of fatal pedestrian and cyclist accidents. Finally, how the Food Literacy Center encourages healthy eating habits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
World Refugee Day in Sacramento | New Play at Folsom State Prison | Artist Jennifer PeartHow World Relief Sacramento helps refugees adapt to their new homes. A new original play gives voice to incarcerated individuals at Folsom State Prison. Finally, artist Jennifer Peart reimagines iconic Sacramento landmarks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reforming California Wildfire Insurance | Breaking Down Prop 47 Debate | Summer Wine PairingsA new plan aims to increase California’s wildfire insurance coverage. Breaking down the debates around reforming Prop 47. Finally, Insight’s resident wine expert on enjoying summer wine. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RydeFreeRT Parent Perspective | KCRA3’s Mark Finan Retires | Third Annual ‘All Nations Indigefest’A parent’s perspective on RydeFreeRT. KCRA3’s Mark Finan talks about his career and plans for retirement. Finally, the third annual All Nations Indigefest returns to West Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Extreme Heat Dangers | Outword Magazine’s Fred Palmer | Best Of: Kru’s Billy NgoThe dangers posed by extreme heat. The publishing legacy of Outword Magazine. Finally, revisiting our conversation with James Beard Award finalist Billy Ngo. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Response to Sacramento’s Reported Drop in Homelessness | New Exhibit ‘When I Can’ | Personal Message from Vicki GonzalezThe community responds to Sacramento’s reported drop in homelessness. Also, a new exhibit celebrates artists who are parents, caregivers and guardians. Finally, a personal message from Vicki Gonzalez, who will be going on leave. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
River Dangers | Tahoe Bears | New UC Davis Coffee CenterThe South Yuba River Citizens League discusses summer river safety. Also, what people can do to minimize interactions with urbanized black bears. Finally, a groundbreaking coffee research center opens at UC Davis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.