Last-Minute Tax Tips | Investigation into CA’s Most Dangerous Drivers | Artist Jack McTiernan
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A memorial for car accident victims on a roadside outside Fresno on March 20, 2025.
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Last-minute tax tips with the California Franchise Tax Board and IRS. Also, an investigation into why dangerous drivers in the state are allowed to keep their license. Finally, artist Jack McTiernan’s exhibit in Sacramento.
Last-Minute Tax Tips
Tax Day is tomorrow for the majority of people. Iris Solis from the California Franchise Tax Board and Raphael Tulino from the IRS join Insight with last-minute filing tips for state and federal income taxes. They will also explain what is needed to file for an extension, tax bill payment options, as well as scams to be on the lookout for.
Investigation into CA’s Most Dangerous Drivers
Of the roughly 40 million people in California, 28 million - or 70% - have a driver’s license. Getting behind the wheel is a privilege, not a right, that can be stripped away. But an investigation found that in California, the DMV routinely allows drivers with dangerous histories to keep their license. CalMatters Investigative Reporter Robert Lewis spent the past year looking into driving records statewide and found that nearly 40% of the drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter since 2019 currently have a valid license, and that the DMV has issued licenses to people less than a year after they allegedly killed someone on the road. In the most extreme cases, they have gone on to kill again.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
CapRadio reached out to the DMV for comment. They did not respond before broadcast, but sent a statement that read in part:
“The DMV recognizes the serious concerns raised regarding drivers involved in fatal crashes who maintained or regained driving privileges. The DMV acknowledges that the processes and coordination between the judicial system and the DMV must continually evolve to address any gaps identified. The DMV launched the Driver Safety Portal to strengthen our oversight and response mechanisms. This online system significantly improves our capability to track, manage and respond to incidents involving negligent driving behavior, thereby enhancing overall public safety.”
Artist Jack McTiernan
Artist Jack McTiernan joins Insight to discuss his exhibit Crossroads & Intersections at the ARTHOUSE Gallery in downtown Sacramento through May 5, which highlights how daily responsibilities distract from the beauty in everyday surroundings via an exploration in color and materials. Jack will be available for a Q&A session Sun. April 27 from 1 to 2 p.m.
