September 06, 2023

Robots to Keep Lake Tahoe Blue | Author of 'The Victims' Rights Movement: What It Gets Right, What It Gets Wrong' | Fundraiser to Help Foster Families and Youth

49 minutes

Using high-tech tools to combat garbage and invasive species at Lake Tahoe. A new book looks at what the victims' rights movement has gotten right and wrong. A run to raise funds for foster youth is taking place Saturday at Land Park.

Robots to Keep Lake Tahoe Blue

The fight to Keep Tahoe blue is turning to technology. Robots, the size of golf carts, are being deployed to rid the beaches of plastics, garbage and debris, while the skimmers are sucking harmful chemicals and invasive plants from sensitive areas like the Tahoe Keys. Amy Alonzo is the Environment Reporter for the Nevada Independent and joins us to discuss the use of these high-tech tools, how effective they are, where they’re being used, along with the push to keep them funded for the future.

Author of 'The Victims' Rights Movement: What It Gets Right, What It Gets Wrong'

The Victims’ Rights Movement began more than 50 years ago, and in that time, has been credited with more resources and justice for victims. But a new book is challenging us to look at the pitfalls of the movement, and to reframe our definition of success so that it includes preventing violent behavior in the first place. Mike Vitiello, Distinguished Professor of Law at University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, discusses his new book “The Victims' Rights Movement: What It Gets Right, What It Gets Wrong.”

Fundraiser to Help Foster Families and Youth

There are tens of thousands of children in need of foster care across California. And connecting these children with foster parents takes a network of will and support. Foster Hope Sacramento has been around for more than 30 years, recruiting and helping those who wish to become foster parents. And this weekend is a great opportunity to get outside and support them. Jennifer Walker, Family Approval Specialist with FosterHope Sacramento, discusses the non-profit’s work and its “Run to Foster Hope” fundraiser taking place Saturday, Sept. 9 at William Land Park to support programs that help stabilize and support children and youth in crisis.

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