‘Mega Master’ Immigration Hearings | Tahoe Utility Searches For New Power Supplier | California Indian Heritage CenterAdvocates raise concerns about new federal immigration court initiative designed to expedite deportation order cases. Plus, what's behind a utility company's search for new power source? Finally, preserving Indigenous stories for future generations.Listen To Full Show/ download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Zoo Scraps Elk Grove Plans | PBS Alzheimer’s Documentary | Play ‘Nosotros la Gente’Sacramento Zoo scraps plans to move to Elk Grove. Also, a new PBS documentary about Alzheimer’s follows a local family. Finally, the play “Nosotros la Gente” at the B Street Theatre. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Era After Roe v. Wade | Parkinson’s ‘Moving Day’ | Children’s Book ‘Sloane Understands’ | Arts Events in MayA new book looks at fetal personhood as the new battle over reproductive rights. Also, Parkinson’s “Moving Day” walk at Sutter’s Fort. Plus, the children’s book “Sloane Understands.” Finally, our monthly Arts Talk calendar of events for May. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Worker Vacation Payouts | Vietnam War’s ‘Operation Babylift’ | Artist Jennifer PeartAn investigation into state worker vacation payouts. Also, this week marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War and Operation Babylift. Finally, landscape artist Jennifer Peart’s upcoming show and workshops. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump’s policies on California and TexasIn an hour-long special, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty | Yolo Food Bank ‘Cultivo’ Program for Farmworkers | Sacramento Choral SocietyA conversation with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. Also, a food assistance program for farmworkers in Yolo County. Finally, the Sacramento Choral Society’s closing show celebrating Broadway duo Lerner and Loewe. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
League of California Cities Conference | CA’s Commercial Salmon Season Cancelled | In a Nutshell: Double-Edged SwordCalifornia city leaders call for more state funding to address priority issues. California cancels its commercial salmon season for a third year in a row. Finally, previewing this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling show. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Cuts to AmeriCorps | Latino Center of Art & Culture | Fantastic NegritoThe Trump Administration shuts down AmeriCorps volunteer agency. Also, the new executive director of the Latino Center of Art & Culture. Finally, Fantastic Negrito to perform in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response | ‘Best Of’ How to Play with Your Cat | Museum Callout for VolunteersThe Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis team responds to nonviolent mental or behavioral health calls. Also, the book “How to Play with Your Cat.” Finally, Sacramento-based museums collectively put a callout for more volunteers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis | Tariff Impacts on Central Valley Farmers | Recapping the Sacramento Kings’ SeasonLieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis talks about trade, tariffs and running for governor. How international tariffs are raising concerns among farmers in the Central Valley. Finally, recapping the Sacramento Kings’ tumultuous 2024-25 season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Small Business Break-Ins | Return Migration to Mexico | Sacramento Public Library’s ‘Lucha Libro’A string of burglaries and vandalism at small businesses in Sacramento. Also, a new book looks at the return migration of Mexican migrants leaving the U.S. Finally, Sacramento Public Library’s events celebrating children and lucha libre. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
