Dos Rios is the newest state park in California. Which means there is a lot to discover. Located near Modesto, between the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, this stretch of the San Joaquin Valley has been the site of microscopic exploration. Scientists are turning to the soil to learn about the life forms that call this floodplain home. So we’re going to nerd out a bit and learn about a technology called eDNA (environmental DNA). Joining us is California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. We’re also joined by River Partners, the organization that is conducting this work. Julie Rentner is the president, Sarah Gaffney is a Restoration Science Ecologist, and Diego Garcia is an Associate Restoration Scientist. 

A new anthology is bringing elements of Sacramento’s history and diverse neighborhoods to life through the lens of noir. Sacramento Noir includes 13 pieces from local authors, and is launching tonight at Time-Tested Books. The anthology is also the focus of a new reading and literacy series called CapLit, which is holding its debut event on Friday at the CLARA Auditorium in Midtown. Sacramento Noir editor John Freeman talks about how this story collection was created, and his own contribution titled Intersections. Also, CapLit co-director and author Naomi Williams talks about why the event series was founded, and her story Sakura City.

March is Women’s History Month and Performing Arts Month. And the Sacramento arts scene seemed to get the memo. Whether it’s leading art institutions such as the Latino Center of Arts and Culture or strutting across the stage in The Tina Turner Musical, women are firmly in the spotlight this month. Arts advocate Veronica Rodriguez is back with another installment of Arts Talk on Insight. She’ll give us the lowdown on what to see this month.