2024 ‘Cap-to-Cap’ Recap | Tuolumne County’s Environmental Resilience | Inaugural ‘Sacramento Regional Youth Career Fest’The annual Capitol-to-Capitol program in D.C. to promote business development in the Sacramento region. Also, how Tuolumne County is adapting its wildfire resiliency. Finally, the Sacramento Regional Youth Career Fest at Cosumnes River College.
Early Action Plan to Tackle CA’s Budget Shortfall | Guy Fieri’s ‘Best Bite in Town’ Premieres in Davis | CLARA Performing ArtsLawmakers propose an “early action plan” to tackle the state budget deficit. Also, Guy Fieri’s new Food Network show “Best Bite in Town” premieres in Davis. Finally, CLARA performing arts expands youth programs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Oakland A’s to Temporarily Move to West Sac | New District 2 Councilmember Shoun Thao | Nevada City Nisenan’s ‘Homeland Return’Oakland A’s to temporarily play in West Sacramento starting in 2025. Also, new Sacramento City Councilmember Shoun Thao. Finally, the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe purchases ancestral homeland. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Diocese of Sacramento Files for Bankruptcy | Fast Food Minimum Wage Increase | Folk Duo ‘Misner & Smith’The Diocese of Sacramento filed bankruptcy in response to a wave a lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of minors. Also, a new law boosts the minimum wage for fast food workers in California to $20 an hour. Finally, Davis-based folk duo “Misner & Smith.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
April Snow Survey | Investigating California Jail Deaths | Memoir ‘Dancing the Afrofuture’Gov. Newsom attends the April snow survey in the Sierra. Also, an investigation into a rise in jail deaths across the state. Finally, a memoir studying hip hop culture “Dancing the Afrofuture: Hula, Hip-Hop and the Dunham Legacy.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Best of Insight’: Woodland’s Historic Chinese Restaurant | Hip Hop Princess ‘Boss Tootie’ | Latin Inspired ‘Itacate’ Hiking Food“Best of Insight”: The oldest Chinese restaurant in the state - and possibly the nation - is in Woodland. Also, 10-year-old Sacramento hip hop princess “Boss Tootie.” Finally, Sacramento-based Latin backpacking company Itacate Foods. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council District 4 Race | ‘Landing Spot’ for LGBTQ+ Youth | Sacramento Piano DaySacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela concedes the race to Phil Pluckebaum. Also, events for Placer County LGBTQ+ youth, family and allies. Finally, Sacramento Piano Day concert at American River College. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio Update | Isleton Community Flood Insurance Program | Climate Change Public Service AnnouncementsA financial backer of CapRadio wants the public media station to merge with KVIE. Also, the delta city of Isleton creates a community flood insurance pilot program. Finally, take a listen to public service announcements about climate change. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Supreme Court Abortion Pill Case | California’s Salmon Strategy | Best Way to See Upcoming EclipseHow a Supreme Court case on the abortion medication mifepristone could impact California. Also, California’s strategy to recover long declining salmon populations. Finally, the best way to view the upcoming April eclipse. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Minimum Wage Report | Women in Manufacturing | Refugee Student Organization ‘ReDressed’New report says state’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with costs of living. Also, La Tourangelle artisan oils and Siemens Mobility highlight women in manufacturing. Finally, a student charitable organization “ReDressed” for refugee students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
MOSAC Keffiyeh Controversy | California Wine Industry Challenges | Latinx Comic Arts FestivalA dispute over keffiyehs at Sacramento’s Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC). Also, the challenges facing California’s wine industry. Finally, the fifth annual Latinx Comic Arts Festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.