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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.

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Caldor Fire Rebuild Program | Sacramento International Black Film Festival | ‘Coordinates: Dispatch’ Exhibit

We'll learn more about a partnership between El Dorado County and HomeAid Sacramento to build more homes in Grizzly Flats. Plus, hear about some of the films premiering this weekend. Finally, how Sites of Vacancy transforms spaces in the city via art

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Rocklin High’s 12-Minute Lunch | Hedgerow Farms | New Exhibit on Cycles of Mass Deportations

Area high school offers limited lunch time on early dismissal days. What do students think? Plus, we'll learn more about a Winters farm that specializes in native seeds. Finally, new exhibit explores immigration issues at the California Museum.

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Caldor Fire Anniversary: Grizzly Flats Five Years Later | Covering the Initial Destruction and Its Fallout | Lessons Learned from 'The Lookout'

Checking in with residents of Grizzly Flats five years later. We’ll also hear how CapRadio reporters went about covering the Caldor and its aftermath. Plus, lessons learned from the Caldor and Dixie fires and how they can be applied today.

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CA Utilities and Wildfire Bills | Sacramento Immigration Seminar | Early Wine Harvests

Should utilities pay less if they're found at fault for wildfire? We'll hear about a package of bills that would pave the way. Plus, Sac State hosts immigration seminar. Finally, the good and bad effects of an early wine harvest on the region.

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Fiscal Crisis and Management at Sac City Unified | SacBee OVP Investigation | Advance Peace | Celebration Arts

We'll hear the latest numbers affecting Sac City's school budget and what cuts might have to be made. Plus, an investigation into city's Office of Violence Prevention and a national non-profit with some experience. Celebrating 40 years of Black Arts.

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Sacramento Valley Groundwater Damage | Finding a Path to Forgiveness | Fantasy Author Sarah Gailey

How years of drought are contributing to the sinking of the Sacramento Valley. Plus, we’ll hear how one woman has learned to forgive her brother’s killer. Finally, author debuts two books at Elk Grove bookstore this weekend.

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California’s Port Economy | Science Cafe: The Next Big One? | Sac Bee Photographer Paul Kitagaki Jr.

We’ll hear about challenges to navigating international conflict and environmental concerns at the state’s busiest ports. Plus, what might the next major earthquake look like in the Golden State? Finally, an award-winning photographer moves on.

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End of the Legislative Session | Sacramento School Roundup | Haus of Comedy

Lawmakers have three weeks to sort through hundreds of bills before the Legislature adjourns. What priorities will they push through? Plus, updates on controversial issues at two local school districts. Finally, learning improv for personal growth.

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Waymos and Old Sac | Capital College and Career Academy | August ‘Arts Talk’

Councilmember weighs in on robotaxis coming to the city and new traffic rules in Old Sac. Plus, we'll learn about a new charter school prioritizing college for everyone. Finally, arts and culture events to check out this month.

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Fire and Weather Activity Updates | CalMatters Doc: Inside Fight to Fund Health Care | Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar

What to expect from the weather as we head into the weekend, and how it might impact the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. Plus, we'll get a sneak peek at a new healthcare documentary. Finally, some of the new food featured at the 80th food festival.

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Unaccompanied Children Risk Losing Legal Protections | Grass Valley Native Develops Rescue Drones | The Return of Concert Connect

Sacramento Assemblymember explains why she signed an open letter sent to the Trump Administration. Plus, we'll learn about a local teen developing a search and rescue drone. Finally, four upcoming live shows to consider checking out this month.

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Updates on Iran War | Challenging Times for CA Wine | 75 Years of Broadway Sacramento

The Director of Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies at Sac State offers a perspective on the conflict. Also, the struggles being faced by one of California's largest ag industries. Finally, a new book chronicles history of Music Circus.

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