Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California’s New Legislative Session | New Law Creates Black-Serving Institutions | ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Rock Orchestra


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California’s 2025 legislative session kicks off. Also, a new law creates a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities in the state. Finally, a “Guardians of the Galaxy” rock orchestra at the Harris Center.

California’s New Legislative Session
The California Legislature gaveled into session for the first time in 2025. Some major themes that have already emerged include affordability, elections and how to prepare for the next Trump Administration. CapRadio Politics Reporters Megan Myscofski and Laura Fitzgerald breakdown Gov. Newsom’s proposed state budget, as well as a special session to prepare for an incoming Trump presidency.

New Law Creates Black-Serving Institutions
A new law is creating a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities in California that excel in supporting student success. Campus presidents say the designation will help them recruit Black students and give them an HBCU-like experience in their home state, instead of having to leave for college. Lylah Schmedel-Permanna and Jasmin Shirazian are fellows with CalMatters’ College Journalism Network and share their reporting.

CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom which partners with public media stations across the state.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Rock Orchestra
A rock orchestra is embarking on an epic musical adventure at the Harris Center in Folsom. The Sacramento Preparatory Music Academy will be performing live renditions of hit soundtracks from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2. CapRadio Midday Classical Host Jennifer Reason is one of the local musicians part of SPMA. Jennifer, Musical Director Benjamin McClara and performer Hans Eberbach join us with more about Guardians of the Galaxy Live in Concert ahead of opening night on Friday, Jan. 10.

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