Insight With Vicki Gonzalez show

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Summary: 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, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.

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 2024 Primary Voting Behavior | Sacramento’s Experimental Homeless Encampment | Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

An update on primary election results and voting behavior. Also, the fate of Sacramento’s experimental homeless encampment “Camp Resolution.” Finally, the author of the 1978 unsolved mystery of the Yuba County Five. 2024 Primary Voting Behavior It’s been almost two full weeks since the California Primary and there are still several races that are too close to call. Paul Mitchell, Vice President of Political Data, Inc. and political strategist Mike Madrid, join us to break down the latest election results, spot trends in local and statewide races, and discuss the outlook for voter engagement in the November general election. Sacramento’s Experimental Homeless Encampment CalMatters Homelessness Reporter Marisa Kendall provides an update on Camp Resolution in the city of Sacramento, a completely self-governed, city-sanctioned homeless encampment that was supposed to be a model Sacramento could copy for future sites. That didn’t happen, and now it’s under threat of prosecution by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office. CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state. Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five In 1978, five Yuba County men - Bill Sterling, Jack Huett, Ted Weiher, Jack Madruga, and Gary Mathias - went to see a basketball game in Chico, and were never seen alive again. Their disappearance remains a cold case to this day. The mystery is captured in a new book, Things Aren’t Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five by author Tony Wright. He joins Insight to talk about how he worked to capture in-depth details about the disappearance and its investigation for the first time.

 California’s Snowpack 100% of Historical Average | CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia | CapRadio Pi(e) Day | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

California’s snowpack reaches 100% of the April 1 historical peak average. Also, Cal State Chancellor Mildred Garcia joins us for a conversation about the system’s wide-ranging challenges. Finally, CapRadio celebrates Pi(e) Day. California’s Snowpack 100% of Historical Average After an uncertain start to the winter season, California’s snowpack has reached a milestone - 100% of the April 1 average, which is a historic peak set by water managers. Reservoirs across the state are 117% of average levels. Michael Anderson is a State Climatologist with the California Department of Water Resources, and explains how this year’s snowpack will shape water needs. CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia Cal State University is home to 23 campuses - including Sac State - and is the largest public university system in the country. A size that comes with a fair share of challenges. California State University Chancellor Dr. Mildred Garcia is five months into leading campuses and joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the big tests she’s already faced. CapRadio Pi(e) Day Happy Pi Day. March 14th - also known as 3.14 - is the most “academic” celebration of the year. Here at CapRadio, we take it pretty seriously. Today on Insight, CapRadio colleagues battle it out for the title of Pi(e) Day champion and how it’s become a fun tradition all over the world.

 Updated Election Results | History Podcast ‘Landslide’ | ‘Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook’ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Latest election results for statewide and Sacramento city races. Also, the podcast “Landslide” about the presidential primary between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. Finally, James Beard Award-winning writer of “Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook.” Updated Election Results As of Tuesday, Sacramento County still has over 80,000 ballots left to count from last week’s primary, with several local and statewide races still in the balance. CapRadio’s Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam and Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon join Insight to provide the latest analysis of ballot returns, from Sacramento mayor to Prop 1. History Podcast ‘Landslide’ The Republican Convention of 1976. It was personal, cutthroat, and ultimately reshaped a party that was headed for self-destruction. The battle between Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford ended on the convention floor in Kansas City, but it was the beginning of the new conservative party. Former CapRadio journalist Ben Bradford’s new podcast Landslide takes us through the closest presidential primary in U.S. history and how it opened and widened the political divide in America that continues today. ‘Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook’ A Sacramento-raised writer became the first Puerto Rican food columnist in the United States, earning a James Beard Award for her debut book Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook which is a visual record of recipes - including her family's - with the goal of preserving the diaspora. Illyanna Maisonet joins us about her journey of discovering how food connects us to family, history, conflict, and migration - ahead of her event at the Sacramento Public Library.

 Yolo County DA’s New Approach to Retail Theft | Mountain House, California’s Newest City | Heroes of Arts Education | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Yolo County DA announces a new “FastPass” initiative to curb retail theft. Also, California’s newest city Mountain House in San Joaquin County. Finally, Friends of Sacramento Arts’ “Heroes of Arts Education Gala.” Yolo County DA’s New Approach to Retail Theft As the state of California continues to look for legislative ways to combat retail theft, many counties in the state are partnering up with law enforcement and retailers to send a message that thieves will be prosecuted. Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig joins us to talk about his new initiative called FastPass to Prosecution which takes the police officer or deputy out of the picture and closes the gap between the retailer and the DA’s office. We’ll talk to DA Reisig about the program, how it’s been working, and concerns over false positives and misunderstandings. Mountain House, California’s Newest City San Joaquin County may soon be home to California’s newest city - the first in over a decade. The community of Mountain House voted during last week’s primary and early results suggest overwhelming support for independent self-governance. Steve Pinkerton, General Manager of the Mountain House Community Services District, and MHCSD Vice President and longtime resident Bernice King-Tingle, talk about how this incorporation came to be, and what it means for the community’s future. Heroes of Arts Education , Executive Director and Founder of Friends of Sacramento Arts, and Dalia Velazquez with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, discuss fueling arts education ahead of the 2024 Heroes of Arts Education Gala on March 14 that recognizes outstanding arts leaders and educators from school districts in our region, emceed by CapRadio Music Excellence in Jazz Host Avery Jeffry.  

 Stockton Doctor Returns from Gaza | Palestinian Author Visits Sacramento | Ramadan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A Stockton doctor returns from a two-week trip to Gaza offering emergency medical aid. Also, a Palestinian author and journalist visits Sacramento. Finally, observing Ramadan. Stockton Doctor Returns from Gaza A Stockton doctor born and raised in the West Bank has returned from Gaza, after spending two weeks leading a medical team to provide emergency aid to Palestinians trapped in a conflict between Israel and Hamas - as the death toll continues to climb and hundreds of thousands more are suffering starvation. Dr. Yousef Khelfa is the co-founder of the Palestinian American Medical Association and joins us with more about his humanitarian mission. Palestinian Author Visits Sacramento It has been over five months since Israel began bombing campaigns and military operations in Gaza, following the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7. Laila el-Haddad is a Palestinian author, social activist and journalist from Gaza, and spoke in Sacramento last week about the ongoing crisis. She joins Insight to share her perspective, as well as how she uses food to introduce and humanize the stories of Palestinians and keep the memories of family members killed in the conflict alive. Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan is now underway and practicing Muslims all over the world will unite in the ritual of daily fasting, worship, and charity. This year, Ramadan has increased meaning as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on. From famine to the intense loss of innocent lives, Dr. Hiba Hamdan, a Palestinian-American from Sacramento, joins us to discuss what Ramadan will be like globally, locally, and through a medical lens, in light of what’s happening in Gaza.

 School Board Races | Investigation into Deadly Police Restraints | Jewish Film Festival | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

An update on the early results of school board races in the Sacramento region. Plus, an investigation into deadly police prone restraints across California. Finally, Sacramento’s Jewish Film Festival kicks off this weekend. School Board Races School board elections may be down-ballot races, but these bodies have significant power to shape their students’ educational experiences - and the community that surrounds these schools. CapRadio Education Reporter Srishti Prabha provides an update on the early results of school board races in the Sacramento region. Investigation into Deadly Police Restraints As far back as the 1990s, medical experts and law enforcement officials have been aware of the dangers of prone restraint - which is holding someone on their stomach face down. In California, a 2022 law banned any maneuvers that put people at risk of being unable to breathe due to the position of their body - a common cause of death in prone restraint cases. But an investigation found that despite decades of warnings, police continue to hold people facedown - with deadly consequences. Emily Zentner is Data Journalist at The California Newsroom, a collaboration between California public radio and nonprofit newsrooms. Lisa Pickoff-White is the Director of Research for the California Reporting Project. They join Insight with their investigation, which was published in partnership with the Guardian. Jewish Film Festival  Sacramento’s Jewish Film Festival kicks off this weekend celebrating 25 years of inspirational films that tell the Jewish story. The festival has both in-person live events and several online options as well.  Festival Director Teven Laxer joins us today to talk about the 25th anniversary, how the festival has evolved, and how the current events in the Middle East will play an educational role in this year’s event.

 Initial California Primary Results | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We’ll have an initial look at primary election results for statewide races - including Senate and Prop 1. Also, we’ll look at the results for Sacramento’s mayoral race and city council seats. Finally, a discussion on voter turnout and behavior. Sacramento City Races CapRadio Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam updates the latest results for city races - including mayor, city council and Measure C. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg weighs in on the mayoral race to replace him at the end of his term. Statewide Races CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon and Lara Korte, Co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook, discuss the latest results for statewide races - including Senate and Prop 1. Voter Turnout & November Outlook While the votes from California’s March 5th Primary are still being counted, it is already clear that this election may have one the lowest voter turnouts in recent years. It may even set a new record. Paul Mitchell is the Vice President of Political Data, Inc., a non-partisan voter information service that tracks ballot returns and demographics. Paul joins us to break down who voted, who did not, and what the turnout might tell us about the General Election in November.

 California Primary Day Election Coverage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Today is the California Primary. We will have a look at statewide and local races. Also, we’ll be joined by the California Voter Foundation for last minute tips. Finally, the Sacramento, Yolo and Placer County registrars join us. Statewide Elections CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon and CalMatters Capitol Reporter Alexei Koseff give a statewide look at the California Primary. You can also follow CapRadio’s Voter Guide for Sacramento County. Calmatters also has a 2024 Voter Guide. Prop 1 and Last-Minute Tips CapRadio Health Care Reporter Kate Wolffe breaks down Prop 1 on the ballot. CapRadio Sacramento Education Reporter Srishti Prabha shares voices from voters in Sacramento and updates local school board races. And Kim Alexander, President and Founder of the California Voter Foundation, provides last minute tips for voters. Local County Election Kenneth Casparis with Sacramento County Elections, Yolo County Registrar Jesse Salinas and Placer County Registrar Ryan Ronco provide a look at the primary in their counties.  

 Snow Storm Update | Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Profiles | ‘Shaken Not Stirred’ at The Sofia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

An update on an extreme winter storm in the Sierra. Also, how Sacramento’s leading mayoral candidates would respond to homelessness and affordable housing. Finally, “Shaken Not Stirred” combines music and dance at The Sofia. Snow storm update Snow measured in feet, howling wind and blizzard conditions all led to road closures, power issues, and an overall wild weekend in the Sierra. We are getting updates from Dr. Andrew Schwarz, Lead Scientist and Manager at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Laboratory - which is based at Donner Summit. We will also hear from ABC10 Meteorologist Rob Carlmark on the totals of the storm and its impact on the snow season. And Jeremy Linder, a Public Information Officer for Caltrans District 3, provides an update on the roads following weekend closures over both summits.  Sacramento mayoral candidate profiles It’s the day before the California Primary and we are honing in on the race for Sacramento mayor - which can be decided on March 5 if a candidate gets more than 50% of the vote. We’re focusing on how the candidates would approach two of the city’s most pressing issues - homelessness and affordable housing. CapRadio Reporter Chris Nichols profiled the leading four mayoral candidates and shares conversations with former city councilmember Steve Hansen, current state Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, former state Senator Dr. Richard Pan, and epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer.  'Shaken Not Stirred' at The Sofia A new performance this weekend at The Sofia, Home of the B Street Theatre, combines dance and the music behind the world’s most famous fictional spy - James Bond. Shaken Not Stirred runs Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m., as well as Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Artistic Director and Choreographer Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya and Assistant Artistic Director Kendra Barrera from the Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre preview the song-and-dance performance, which includes a collaboration with the Samantics Choir.

 Major Sierra Storm This Weekend | Sac Mayoral Candidate Dr. Richard Pan | CapRadio Interim GM Steps Down | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A major Sierra storm is forecast Thursday through the weekend. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate - and former state senator - Dr. Richard Pan. Finally, CapRadio’s Interim GM steps down and discusses the public media station’s next steps. Major Sierra Storm This Weekend Snow, and lots of it, will be the headliner of this latest storm to smack Northern California and the Sierra starting today and through the weekend. Caltrans and the National Weather Service are advising drivers to avoid mountain travel due to periods of very heavy snow and strong winds with periods of near-zero visibility. ABC10 Meteorologist Rob Carlmark joins Insight to time out the storm and the predictions for snow and the impact here in the valley. Sac Mayoral Candidate Dr. Richard Pan The primary is days away. Sacramento voters will be deciding the city’s next mayor. It’s a race that can be decided on March 5 - if a candidate gets more than 50% of the vote. We are closing in on our conversations with the four leading candidates - which included former city councilmember Steve Hansen, epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer, and current state Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. Today, we welcome former state Senator Dr. Richard Pan to discuss his vision for Sacramento. CapRadio Interim GM Steps Down CapRadio Interim General Manager Tom Karlo came out of retirement during an unprecedented time at CapRadio, which also runs North State Public Radio based in Chico. He was appointed interim general manager of the news and music stations in August - two weeks before CapRadio laid off staff - and he was behind pivotal decisions following a damning audit by the California State University system detailing deep rooted financial mismanagement at the public media station - which is an auxiliary of Sac State. Tom Karlo joins Insight on his last day and explains his new role as a special consultant to CapRadio. You can follow ongoing reporting on CapRadio’s finances here. Following NPR’s protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed this story before it was broadcasted or posted publicly.

 Sacramento Police Militarized Equipment | Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist Jack Ohman | Insight’s ‘Concert Connect’ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Sacramento Police is hosting community forums about its plans to purchase military equipment. A conversation with Pulitzer-Prize winning editorial cartoonist Jack Ohman. Upcoming live music with Insight’s “Concert Connect.” Militarized police equipment Law enforcement agencies purchasing and using militarized equipment has been a source of concern and condemnation by many who believe it sends the wrong message.  Law enforcement agencies, however, argue they are needed to protect people and property in seriously dangerous situations. Joining us on Insight today is Graciela Castillo-Krings, Chair of the Sacramento Police Review Commission, to discuss the importance of two upcoming community forums on the Sacramento Police Department’s desire to purchase and use this kind of equipment and how the feedback by citizens will be used to influence future decisions on funding. Cartoonist Jack Ohman In June of 1968, a funeral was held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C for Senator Robert Kennedy, just three days after he was assassinated in California. Among the mourners at Kennedy’s funeral was a young boy from Minnesota, and that moment still moves him today. The boy is Jack Ohman who by 19 would become a nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and, decades later, earn a Pulitzer-Prize for the Sacramento Bee. For almost a decade, Jack’s cartoons at the SacBee evoked a wide range of thoughts and emotions from readers about the politicians or events shaping our lives. But earlier this month, the Sacramento Bee’s parent company “McClatchy” abruptly let go of Jack, along with other Pulitzer-Prize-winning editorial cartoonists. According to the Associated Press, “McClatchy, which owns 30 U.S. newspapers, said it would no longer publish editorial cartoons.” Insight sat down with Jack Ohman as he closed a chapter with the SacBee and opened up about his remarkable career, and point of view, that spans more than 40 years. Insight's Concert Connect CapRadio Host Andrew Garcia joins us for another Concert Connect highlighting the best upcoming live music performances in Northern California. His picks this week include Chicano Batman who will be playing at the “Big Room” at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico on Wednesday, August 2nd, Pregnant who performing at Café Colonial in Sacramento on Thursday August 3rd, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue performing at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland on Thursday, August 3rd, and Regina Spektor who will be playing at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga.

 Yosemite Gateway Tioga Pass Reopens | CA Firefighter’s Advice to Other Countries Fighting Wildfires | Endangered Yellow-Legged Frogs Released into Plumas National Forest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Tioga Pass reopens to drivers wanting to access from the east to Yosemite National Park. A California firefighter’s advice to other countries battling wildfires. Endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs released into Plumas National Forest. Tioga Pass reopens There is finally another way to get to Yosemite National Park. After months of grueling labor, Tioga Road has finally reopened to motorists. At an elevation of just under 10,000 feet, it is California’s highest mountain pass and connects the Eastern Sierra to Yosemite via Highway 395. It is a seasonal road and a crucial lifeline to the communities in the Eastern Sierra that rely on summer tourism to Yosemite. Given the elevation and terrain, the opening of Tioga Road varies from year-to-year depending on the snowpack. Typically, the pass closes in November and opens back up by June, making this year’s opening the latest recorded in at least 90 years. Yosemite is warning drivers that although the road is open, to expect delays, some damage, and one-lane sections. The park also advises to bring all food, water, and a full tank of gas because none will be available. Those extra weeks of pass closures have impacted gateway communities to the east of Yosemite. To get a snapshot of what Tioga Pass means to the Eastern Sierra, Insight invited Margie Beaver with the Lee Vining Chamber of Commerce onto the program. The community is located in Mono County at the entrance to Tioga Road. Advice to other countries fighting wildfires We’ve been lucky so far. Despite the recent heat waves up and down California, no major wildfires. But we are all smart enough to know that our luck here in California tends to run out when it comes to wildfires. We have seen it and experienced it all too often, and sadly, Canada is suffering this year. Right now, smoke from hundreds of fires burning in Canada continues to pour into the U.S.  as far south as Alabama. It’s been going on for more than a month and it’s not the only extreme wildfire behavior blanketing a region. Greece and other parts of Europe are experiencing wildfires as well. Clare Frank spent 30 years as a firefighter and became CalFire’s Chief of Fire Protection. She’s also the first and only woman to reach that rank. Frank recently published opinion pieces for CNN and the New York Times about what other countries around the world could learn from the United States, including California’s mistakes when it comes to fire. She is also the author of the book “Burnt:  A Memoir of Fighting Fire.” Endangered yellow-legged frogs reintroduced to Plumas National Forest For those who love to hike in the Northern and Central Sierra, there is a chance you may be lucky enough to spot a rare creature that was once common in the high country. The Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frog called streams, ponds, and lakes home, adapting to survive in the toughest conditions while playing an essential role in its ecosystem. But since the 1970s, their populations began to decline dramatically due to several factors, and the frogs were eventually listed as an endangered species in 2014. In an effort to help boost their numbers, biologists captured more than 160 tiny tadpoles in the waters of the Plumas National Forest and dropped them off at the San Francisco Zoo where they were raised and prepared for life in the wild. Those tadpoles are now frogs, making their journey home where they were released back into the Plumas National Forest this summer. Ian Vogel, a Senior Fish and Wildlife Biologist with “U.S. Fish and Wildlife” was there for the homecoming and joins us to tell us more about the critical role these frogs play in the waterways of the Sierra Nevada.

 Why State Legislative Staff Want to Unionize | FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill | Sacramento Seminar on Neurodevelopmental Disorders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The latest effort by legislative staff to unionize. The approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill. UC Davis’ Mind Institute’s summer seminar on developmental disorders. State legislative staffers unionization effort They’re the often unseen workforce that makes the wheels of California’s politics turn, an army of busy bees working long hours shepherding lawmakers and their bills under the State Capitol. They’re legislative staffers, a workforce of nearly 2,000 full-time employees who serve the people of California. But it’s a job that some staffers say takes a toll, some claiming they work long hours without overtime pay. Others have said they’ve experienced hostile work environments. Legally, these state workers are not allowed to unionize. For that to change lawmakers need to pass a bill signed into law by the governor. It’s been attempted multiple times over the years, but efforts granting legislative staffers the right to unionize have fallen short. But there is a new attempt making its way through the State Capitol and this time the bill has bipartisan support. Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio’s first Capitol Fellow, spoke with current and former legislative staff members about another effort underway to unionize and shared why they believe this time could be different. Over-the-counter birth control Every year in the U.S. there are roughly six million pregnancies. And almost half are unintended. That is according to the FDA, which this month just approved the first birth control pill for over-the-counter use. The tablet is called Opill and has been available by prescription for 50 years. And soon this daily oral contraceptive will be available without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores and grocery stores, as well as online.  But there are still some unknowns, especially when it comes to cost. Dr. Daniel Grossman, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at UCSF and Director of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), discusses the significance of the FDA’s approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill called Opill, how it differs from other birth control pills, and the pathway this potentially opens up for other over-the-counter medications. Seminar on neurodevelopmental disorders For almost 20 years, UC Davis’ MIND Institute has hosted an educational seminar to share the latest news, information, research and support on issues of autism, ADHD and fragile X syndrome.  Amber Fitzgerald, UC Davis MIND Institute’s Program Manager and Summer Institute co-coordinator joins us on Insight to share details of this weekend’s event and why the MIND Institute is focusing on inclusion as it relates to neurodevelopmental disorders.

 Sacramento Nightlife Manager | Incoming CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia | Butte County Home Sharing Program | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Sacramento’s Night Time Economy Manager. California State University Chancellor-Select Mildred Garcia. A Butte County home sharing program matches aging homeowners with those in need of affordable housing. Sacramento's nightlife manager Months after a deadly mass shooting in Sacramento’s downtown corridor, the city created a position to have someone oversee and improve the nighttime economy.  That includes everything from safety, to permitting, to music and inclusiveness. Tina Lee-Vogt has been in that position for nine months and CapRadio Sacramento Government reporter Kristin Lam has an update on what Lee-Vogt has prioritized and wants to accomplish in her new role. CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia The California State University system encompasses nearly two dozen campuses, making it the largest and most diverse four-year college institution in the country. And soon there will be a new change in leadership. This fall, Mildred Garcia will become the 11th CSU Chancellor and the first Latina appointed to the post. But Chancellor-select Garcia is facing a range of challenges once she takes office. From inheriting a budget deficit, to documented mishandling of sexual harassment complaints, a threat of a labor strike, and the possibility of tuition increases. Insight spoke with Chancellor-Select Mildred Garcia about how she is prepared to weather these Cal State challenges and shape a stronger foundation across its 23 campuses. Butte County home sharing program A Butte County non-profit came up with a novel approach to create affordable housing. Pairing aging adults with a roommate that is housing insecure. Home and Heart Executive Director Cathryn Carkhuff explains how this home-sharing model is working to tackle aging safely at home and affordable housing– under one roof.

 Klamath Dam Removal Project | Shasta Indian Nation | Summer Music & Wine Pairing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The largest dam removal project in U.S. history along the Klamath River and its impact on the Shasta Indian Nation. A classical music and wine pairing for the summer season. Klamath Dam removal project and the Shasta Indian Nation The Klamath River runs more than 250 miles from Southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean in Northern California, and is currently undergoing the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. Mark Bransom, Chief Executive Officer of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), explains why his organization is leading this river restoration project, decades in the making. KRRC’s governance is composed of 15 members who are appointed by the governors of Oregon and California, in addition to appointees from the Yurok and Karuk tribes, conservation groups, as well as fisheries. The Klamath River dam removal project was largely driven by tribes who long called this land home before modern water infrastructure. Sami Jo Difuntorum, the Culture Preservation Officer with Shasta Indian Nation, shares how her tribe has endured and suffered on this land through the decades. She also explains the significance and mixed feelings of this monumental river restoration, which carries the risk of disturbing ancestral human remains. Summer music and wine pairing Hot summer nights call for the smooth sounds of classical music and a cool, crisp glass of your favorite wine. But with the temperatures soaring across the region, you might wonder what to serve at your next get-together. Wine expert Rick Kushman joins us along with CapRadio Midday Classical Host, Jennifer Reason to pair the perfect music and wine for these scorching summer months. Rick will also have some tips on the best wineries to visit to avoid the summer crowds.

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