Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

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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, politi... more

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March 25, 2025 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency | Sexual Health at Sac Public Library | Sacramento Piano Day
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency discusses the progress and challenges facing the lake and basin. Also, the Sacramento Public Library is offering sexual health resources. Finally, Sacramento Piano Day is this weekend.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Lake Tahoe is unlike other natural resources when it comes to management and stewardship. The 500-mile watershed spans two states, five counties and a city. More than 50 years ago, Congress created the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as the nation’s first bi-state environmental protection organization, tasked with balancing growth and development while preserving the lake and basin. Julie Regan is the Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and discusses the progress and challenges over the years - as well as responds to a recent investigative series into human-inflicted problems plaguing this alpine treasure.
You can listen to CalMatters journalists Julie Cart and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett discussing their investigation on Insight here.
Sexual Health at Sac Public Library
Books are just the beginning at the Sacramento Public Library. There is a variety of information and resources outside of the literary world, including learning about your health - from cooking classes, to diabetes education, vaccine clinics and Alzehimer’s kits. Todd Deck is the Community Engagement Services Manager for the Sacramento Public Library and joins us about their latest edition: free sexual health resources across 12 library locations - including condoms, pregnancy tests, and educational brochures.
Sacramento Piano Day
Piano Day is a global celebration of the piano. Held annually on the 88th day of the year - in honor of the instrument's 88 keys - Piano Day is all about sharing the joy of this music and showcasing its versatility. Pianist and composer Philip Howard decided to share that joy with Northern California by starting Sacramento Piano Day. He’s here today to share some highlights from the upcoming concert scheduled Saturday, March 29 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sacramento.
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March 24, 2025 CA Winemakers Impacted by Trump Tariffs | Investigative Series into Lake Tahoe | Comedian Paula Poundstone
California winemakers are being impacted by the Trump Administration’s tariffs on Canada. Also, an investigative series looks into Lake Tahoe’s human-inflicted challenges. Finally, Paula Poundstone performs at the Harris Center.
CA Winemakers Impacted by Trump Tariffs
We’re learning how an escalating trade war is impacting industries at home. Canada is the largest buyer of California wine. And local winemakers are feeling the impact of tariff threats from the Trump Administration. Bill Easton is the President, Winemaker, and Winegrower at Terre Rouge & Easton Wines in Amador County. He joins Insight to talk about how this uncertainty is affecting his business with Canada.
Investigative Series into Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is an alpine treasure. But over the years, this once pristine beauty nearly a mile-high in the Sierra Nevada has shouldered an array of human-inflicted challenges and remains in a constant tug-and-pull between development and preservation. CalMatters Environment Reporter Julie Cart and Statistical Journalist Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett share their investigative series Lake Tahoe: A Tarnished Jewel which looks into the declining health of the basin, the shift to promoting tourism and recreation projects, as well as continuing to build despite it being one of California’s riskiest places for wildfires.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
Comedian Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor. The comedian and author is a regular fixture on NPR, beloved by fans of the news quiz show Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! She’s bringing her stand-up show to the Harris Center in Folsom on April 5 and she joins us today to talk about staying funny for more than 40 years.

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March 20, 2025 Central Valley Journalism Collaborative | Yocha Dehe Fire Department | ‘InkStravaganza'
How federal funding cuts are impacting Stockton public agencies and nonprofits. Also, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is the only internationally-accredited Native American fire department. Finally, “Inkstravaganza” for student poets and storytellers.
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
A new series of stories in The Intersection from the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative highlight the challenges public and nonprofit agencies in Stockton are facing amid the Trump administration's ongoing funding cuts. Vivienne Aguilar is the health equity reporter at The Intersection and she joins us to share her reporting. We’ll also hear how increased anti-immigrant harassment has impacted the work these agencies do.
The Central Valley Journalism Collaborative is a partner of CapRadio.
Yocha Dehe Fire Department
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is in the heart of Yolo County’s Capay Valley. A beautifully remote area, which can mean long wait times in emergency response. About 20 years ago, the tribe set out to create a top-tier fire department. Fast forward to today, it has evolved to become the only internationally-accredited Native American fire department - and recently provided mutual aid to the wildfires across the Los Angeles area. Yocha Dehe Fire Chief Shawn Kinney joins Insight about the road to becoming a state-of-the-art agency.
InkStravaganza
Mingle. Eat. Observe. Interact. Enjoy. That is the mission of an event this weekend where the next generation of storytellers are in the spotlight. 916 Ink is Sacramento’s arts-based creative writing and literacy nonprofit and their annual Inkstravaganza is an evening of food, literary-themed drinks and listening to student authors reading original poetry and prose. Angela De Claro is the Find Your Voice Program Manager for 916 Ink and joins us with more about the event happening Sat. March 22 at 4 p.m.
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March 19, 2025 Impact of the ‘Delta Tunnel’ | ‘Unhoused Neighbors’ Documentary | Free Therapy for the Black Community
How the “Delta Tunnel” could impact communities along the Sacramento River. Also, the documentary “Unhoused Neighbors” seeks to challenge stereotypes about those experiencing homelessness. Finally, free therapy sessions offered in Sacramento County.
Impact of the ‘Delta Tunnel’
The proposed Delta Conveyance Project aims to divert more water from the Sacramento River to 27-million people, largely in Southern California, along with acres of farmland. Supporters say the tunnel would cut down on earthquake risks, provide cleaner water, and bolster the state’s water supply. However, Delta residents worry about how construction could affect their communities and native wildlife. CalMatters Environment Reporter Alastair Bland joins Insight to talk about these concerns, proposed alternatives, and whether the “Delta Tunnel” is too big to kill.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
‘Unhoused Neighbors’ Documentary
A local documentary is seeking to challenge the stereotypes about those experiencing homelessness, by giving them a platform to tell their stories in their own words. Preston Allen is the Sacramento-based Director behind Unhoused Neighbors. He, along with Director of Photography Gavin Veiga, introduce us to the film ahead of its screening at the California State Railroad Museum on March 21 at 6pm.
Free Therapy for the Black Community
Sacramento County is offering free therapeutic services focused on the Black and African American Community. Sierra Health Center joins us to discuss offering culturally-informed therapy sessions. Jackie Rose is the Founder of the Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center. Amaya Noguera is a Program Officer for the Community Responsive Wellness Program. Tina Roberts is the co-Founder of the Roberts Family Development Center. And La Sonya Jones is a community member who benefitted from the program.
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March 18, 2025 California Snowpack Update | Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper | Local Documentary Selected for Sundance & SXSW
The Central Sierra Snow Lab joins us with the latest on California’s snowpack. Also, a conversation with Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper. Finally, a Sac State professor’s documentary was selected for Sundance and SXSW.
California Snowpack Update
The latest storms brought significant rain and snow to Northern California. The precipitation is a welcome sign for the state’s snowpack, which was lagging behind average with just weeks until its historical April 1 peak. Dr. Andrew Schwartz is the Lead Scientist and Manager of the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab based at Donner Summit and joins us with snow totals.
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper has entered his third year in office. The former state Assemblymember was a supporter of Prop 36, which voters overwhelmingly approved in the November election. Sheriff Cooper joins us for a wide ranging conversation about his priorities and challenges this year.
Local Documentary Selected for Sundance & SXSW
Big budgets and celebrity names typically lead the pack at the most iconic film festivals in the world. But a Sacramento State professor’s film is defying that stereotype. Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck’s short documentary The Long Valley was selected for this year’s Sundance and SXSW festivals. He joins Insight to discuss the inspiration behind the film, which captures the lives of the Salinas Valley agricultural region.
There will be a screening of the film Wed. March 19 at 4:30 p.m. in Del Norte Hall, Room 1004.
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March 17, 2025 CA GOP Convention Recap | Previewing the 'Sacramento A’s' | Former CapRadio GM Responds to Lawsuit
The California GOP picks a new leader at its annual convention. What to call the Athletics when they start playing in Sacramento. Finally, an update on CapRadio’s civil lawsuit against its former General Manager.
CA GOP Convention Recap
California Republicans are ready to seize the day after last year’s success, which included flipping three seats in the state Legislature and increasing President Donald Trump’s vote share in nearly every county. Republican leaders gathered this weekend in Sacramento for their annual convention and picked a new chairperson - Corrin Rankin, the first Black woman to lead the party. Jeanne Kuang is a Capitol Reporter for CalMatters and she joins us now with a recap of this weekend and what it means for the party going forward.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.
Previewing the 'Sacramento A’s'
What’s in a name? The Athletics will soon take the field at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the team’s home opener against the Chicago Cubs. It’s a new chapter for the Green and Gold and for California’s Capital region, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from their name, which doesn’t currently include any references to Sacramento. For many of Sacramento’s biggest sports boosters, that doesn’t sit well. Joining us today to unpack all things Athletics are Christina Kahrl, Sports Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, and Sacramento author and journalist Mark Kreidler.
Former CapRadio GM Responds to Lawsuit
An attorney for CapRadio’s former general manager Jun Reina is denying that his client stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the NPR member station, as alleged by CapRadio in a civil lawsuit filed in December. CapRadio Politics Editor Chris Nichols and Insight Producer Sarit Laschinsky break down the defense's response, and talk about the next steps as the station seeks to recoup at least $900,000 in damages from Reina.
Following NPR’s protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed this story before it was posted or broadcast.
You can read our independent ongoing coverage of financial issues at Capital Public Radio here.
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March 13, 2025 CA Lawmakers Address Insurance Crisis | New Cat Lounge in Davis | Sacramento ‘Paint-and-Skate’ Day
How California lawmakers are trying to fix insurance market problems. Also, the region’s only cat lounge opens to the public in Davis. Finally, a free paint-and-skate day in Sutter’s Landing Regional Park in Sacramento this weekend.
CA Lawmakers Address Insurance Crisis
The devastating wildfires across the Los Angeles area have put additional pressure on California’s already-strained insurance market, as well as the FAIR Plan - the “provider of last resort.” CalMatters Economy Reporter Levi Sumagaysay joins Insight to talk about actions lawmakers are taking to try to fix insurance market problems.
CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public radio stations across the state.
New Cat Lounge in Davis
Roughly one in three Americans have a cat at home. But they’re kind of misunderstood in the veterinary world - especially compared to their canine peers. The Insight team hit the road and visited Cat Tales in Davis, which is a health center created solely for felines. They also opened Tabby Tea Cat Lounge and Adoption Center, where the public can make a reservation to hang with shelter cats. Chris "Shac" Shacoski is a veterinarian who opened Cat Tales with his wife Julie Cole, who serves as the medical director. He explains why specialized care for felines is needed.
Sacramento ‘Paint-and-Skate’ Day
Calling all muralists and skateboarders. There is a free event happening in downtown Sacramento this weekend to beautify one of the city’s public spaces. ORLUarts Muralist Liv Losee-Unger and City of Sacramento Art in Public Places Manager Donald Gensler discuss the free paint-and-skate day at the Skate Park in Sutter’s Landing Regional Park on Sat. March 15 from 1 to 4pm.
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March 12, 2025 Storm Forecast | Student Film ‘Fentanyl High’ | Murphys ‘Irish Day’ Festival
A winter storm is forecasted across Northern California. Also, the student-made documentary “Fentanyl High” screens in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties. Finally, the Calaveras County town of Murphys hosts its annual “Irish Day” festival.
Storm Forecast
A winter storm system is expected to bring rain, snow and high winds to much of California over the next several days. KCRA Meteorologist Tamara Berg joins Insight to forecast what to expect across the valley, foothills and Sierra - as well as if this is enough to deliver a “March Miracle” and get the state’s snowpack to its historical average.
Student Film ‘Fentanyl High’
A film has been making the rounds across Northern California to discuss an uncomfortable, tragic reality. Fentanyl High is described as a documentary made by students for students with the goal of showing the opioid epidemic in an eye opening way that no brochure or adult could do. This month it will be playing in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties. Kyle Santoro is the director of Fentanyl High and founder of LC2 Productions. Daniel Kim is the Health Education Programs Coordinator at San Joaquin County Public Health Services, which is co-sponsoring the screenings in Lodi and Tracy.
Screenings with registration links:
Wed March 12 6-8pm at Lodi Stadium 12, 109 N. School St
Fri March 14 5:30-7:30pm at The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street Sacramento
Tue March 18 6-8pm at Tracy Grand Theater Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave
Murphys ‘Irish Day’ Festival
The little town of Murphys in Calaveras County is getting ready to welcome thousands of people for its annual Irish Day festival. Michelle Plotnik and Scott Klann are with the Murphys Business Association and gives us a taste of what to expect on Sat. March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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March 11, 2025 Egg Prices | Mexican Consulate | Canadian Consulate | Sacramento Street Vendor Bootcamp
Egg prices are setting new records in 2025. Also, the Mexican and Canadian consulates explain how they are navigating the Trump Administration. Finally, Sacramento’s Street Vendor Bootcamp.
Egg Prices
Egg prices have set new records this year. According to the Farm Bureau, egg prices are more than 350% per dozen compared to this time last year. And a carton in California leads the country at over $10 a dozen. A main driver is the current avian flu outbreak, which is impacting dairy herds too. Dan Sumner is a Professor of Agricultural Economics at UC Davis and joins Insight to explain why egg prices are taking a hit, while milk prices have remained stable.
Mexican Consulate
The first months of the Trump administration have created international uncertainty, especially when it comes to trade and immigration. These shifting federal decisions have had significant impacts on the countries bordering the United States. Christian Tonatiuh González Jiménez is the Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento, and discusses how his consulate is assisting Mexican nationals throughout the region.
Canadian Consulate
We’re also joined by Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada in San Francisco, about how his country is responding to U.S. tariffs and how it could impact Californians.
Sacramento Street Vendor Bootcamp
While street vending is legal, the rules and regulations that people have to follow vary from one county to the next. And finding out how to be in compliance can be confusing and difficult, especially for people whose primary language isn’t English. CapRadio’s Gerardo Zavala shared his reporting on a Street Vendor Bootcamp pilot program in Sacramento aimed at educating aspiring street vendors on how to get permits and walk them through the process of starting a business. We’re also joined by Ada Lisseth Dafne Davis, the owner of A Mi Estilo Peruvian Delights which sells empanadas at the Midtown Farmers Market.
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March 10, 2025 POLITICO’s California Playbook | V. Miller Meats | Why Does CA Still Have Daylight Saving Time?
POLITICO’s California Playbook. Also, Sacramento butcher V. Miller Meats closes its doors. Finally, why does California still have Daylight Savings Time?
POLITICO’s California Playbook
Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and Democratic lawmakers after seeming to say he doesn’t support transgender athletes participating in women's sports on his new podcast last week. This controversy comes as Newsom is being mentioned as a likely 2028 presidential contender. Dustin Gardiner, co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook breaks down the latest developments around Newsom’s comments, and other new business in state politics.
V. Miller Meats
Regardless of where you live, there’s likely a small business that puts a face to a neighborhood. It could be a family-owned restaurant, hardware store, or ice cream parlour. The people behind these places become part of our routine, and we even feel like we know them. So when one of these businesses closes, it sends a mini shockwave throughout the community because it marks the end of an era. That goodbye took place in East Sacramento last week. V. Miller Meats closed its doors after being in business for the past decade. The local butcher was known for partnering with family farms and ranches a short drive away, preparing high-quality meats and meals in-house. Eric Veldman Miller is the owner and joins Insight with the reasons behind its closure, which resonates with the challenges facing other small businesses in recent years.
Why Does CA Still Have Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time just began and besides being a bit grumpy about losing an hour of sleep this past weekend, it’s got a lot of us wondering why we continue to change our clocks twice a year? Voters in California approved Prop. 7 in 2018, which allows the California Legislature to change the dates and times of daylight saving time, but nothing has happened since. Leslie Gielow Jacobs, the Anthony Kennedy Professor of Law at McGeorge School of Law, explains what’s going on.
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