Shasta County Election Results | California Arts Council Funding | Summer Reading PreviewWe get an update on a ballot measure in Shasta County that could overhaul how their election system runs. Plus, how funding for the arts stacks up in the state and why artists are advocating for more. Finally, 10 books to check out this summer.Listen To Full Show/ download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Student Homelessness in Sac County | Sac Youth Center Summer Bash | In a Nutshell: The Soundtrack of Our LivesStudent homelessness reaches a record high across the state. We’ll have a look at Sacramento County. Also, the Sacramento Youth Center’s “Summer Bash.” Finally, this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling series is “The Soundtrack of Our Lives.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Planned Parenthood Braces for Federal Cuts | New Immigration Services in Sacramento | Alchemist Microenterprise AcademyHow federal Medicaid cuts could impact Planned Parenthood in California. Also, the launching of new immigration services called Sacramento RISE Hub. Finally, the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy for small food entrepreneurs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Golden Mussels Invade CA Delta | Japanese American Documentary ‘League of Dreams’ | ‘Confessions of a Winemaker’Golden mussels are a dangerous new invader in California’s water supply. Also, a documentary about the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the country. Finally, a memoir about the first winery in Fair Play, Calif. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA Dems Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement | ‘Manitos’ Group for Latino Elders | Tahoe Author’s Book ‘Fabulous Health’How California Democrats are responding to federal immigration enforcement in the state. Also, a group called “Manitos” for Latino elders to celebrate growing old together. Finally, a Lake Tahoe nutritionist’s book “Fabulous Health.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Catholic Dioceses Respond to ICE Raids | Wildfire Retardant Draws Scrutiny | Gold Country ‘Arts Talk’Catholic leadership in California are responding to the ongoing ICE detentions across the state. Also, the scrutiny behind the bright red fire retardant used during wildfires. Finally, Insight’s monthly “Arts Talk” heads to Gold Country. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Fire Marshal on Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion | New Proposed Sacramento Homelessness Agency | Food at the CA State FairThe state fire marshal provides an update on the deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto. Also, a bill would merge Sacramento County’s homelessness response into a new agency. Finally, interesting food at the CA State Fair. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Medicaid Cuts will Impact the Central Valley | White Sturgeon Population Among Lowest on Record | Spoken Word Poetry Meets Professional WrestlingHow federal Medicaid cuts could impact healthcare across the San Joaquin Valley. Also, the white sturgeon population is among the lowest recorded in California. Finally, the Spoken Word Federation hosts a performance poetry event. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CA’s New Housing Agency | Local Author Jamil Jan Kochai | Remembering Mick MartinCalifornia is creating a state agency exclusively focused on housing issues. Also, local author and National Book Award finalist Jamil Jan Kochai. Finally, remembering longtime Sacramento blues musician and radio DJ Mick Martin. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Suicide Rates in the Central Valley | Sacramento’s Film Scene | California State Fair OpensA look at high suicide rates in the Central Valley. Also, the Sacramento Film Commission discusses new incentives for productions. Finally, the California State Fair kicks off this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Experts on Esparto Fireworks Explosion | DNA Analysis at the Davis Science Cafe | Dave Brubeck Concert at Cathedral of the Blessed SacramentFirework and explosion experts weigh in on the deadly Esparto warehouse explosion. Also, Davis Science Cafe explores DNA analysis and forensic science. Finally, a Dave Brubeck benefit concert for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
