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A benefit concert aimed at raising money for the victims of last weekend's deadly warehouse fire in Oakland, will feature a musician with Sacramento roots.The founder of Tycho says it was something he felt compelled to do.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is in his final hours on the job. Johnson's eight years in office have been anything but ordinary.

The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment.

Capital Public Radio's state government reporter Ben Bradford talks with Mary Nichols, chair of California’s ARB, about the future of cap and trade. They also discuss fighting climate change under the Trump Administration.

“Sometimes We Tell the Truth” by Kim Zarins is a contemporary retelling of Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.” She'll explain how and why she came up with the concept behind her first novel.

Salt Lake City-based Nikola Motor Company wants to create a new factory for building electric semi-trucks. The company is looking at several sites, including Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich tells us more.

Jeremy White will finish his third year of political reporting for the Sacramento Bee for a foreign correspondent position in Cambodia. He talks about some of his favorite moments and the start of the new legislative session.

A special event at the World of Wonders Science Museum Saturday tests children’s creativity and design skills. Nick Gray is the Education Director at the museum and explains Makerfest.

Bestselling author James Rollins releases the latest installment of his Sigma Force series titled "The Seventh Plague." He talks about the plot behind the new book and his book signing at the Barnes & Noble at Roseville.

California’s employment picture improved last month, with 29,000 new private sector jobs added. Experts see the trend continuing into next year.