Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Northern California storm totals. The latest science on the spread of the Omicron variant in Northern California and CDC’s updated guidance on quarantining. Remembering Wayne Thiebaud & Joan Didion. Today's Guests KCRA Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan updates the latest winter storm totals across Northern California.  Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at UC Davis, and Dr. Monica Gandhi, Infectious Disease Specialist at UC San Francisco, give us the latest science on the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Northern California and their thoughts on the CDC’s updated guidance on quarantining.  Rachel Teagle, Founding Director at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis, remembers Sacramento artist Wayne Thiebaud who passed away at 101.  Shelley Blanton-Stroud, author and co-director of Stories on Stage Sacramento, remembers the late novelist and writer born in Sacramento, Joan Didion, who passed away at 87. 

Best of Insight 2021 revisits conversations with a father discussing the dangers of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl called ‘fentapills,’ following the loss of his son. Sacramento Afghan family safely returns home following three months of hiding in the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal of Afghanistan. CapRadio Music selects the best modern music picks of the year. Today's Guests President of the nonprofit charity Song for Charlie, Ed Ternan, on the dangers of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl called ‘fentapills,’ and the loss of his son, Charlie. Ethel I Baker Elementary Principal Nate McGill joins a Sac City Unified Afghan family upon their safe return home after three months of hiding in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal. CapRadio “Hey, Listen!” Host, Nick Brunner, selects the best local, modern music releases of the year. Nick Brunner’s modern music picks DEFEM - “Boxer II” Basi Vibe - “Yo Mama (feat. Camilla Covington)” Longboy - “Caletoga” The Bad Barnacles - “Strong River” Sparks Across Darkness - “Crazy”

Best of Insight 2021 revisits conversations with Senator Alex Padilla on his first 100 days in office. We also take a look at the human rights crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, women of color, and “missing white woman syndrome.” Finally, CapRadio’s Gary Vercelli selects the best jazz picks of the year. Today's Guests Senator Alex Padilla reflects on his first 105 days in office as a freshman in Congress and what he plans for the rest of his tenure.  Britta Guerrero, CEO of the Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) and San Carlos Apache tribe member, discusses the human rights crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. Zoë Flowers with the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence expands the conversation surrounding Gabby Petito to include women of color and the LGBTQ+ community.  Carl Colegrove, a board member with the Sacramento LGBT Community Center and a member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, explains the long history of “two-spirit” members within tribal and indigenous communities.  Gary Vercelli brings us his favorite jazz picks from 2021. Gary Vercelli’s favorite jazz picks from 2021 Veronica Swift - “Getting to know you” Mike LeDonne - “Rock With You” Ray Obiedo, “Viva Tirado” Alexa Tarantino - “Mindful Moments” Louis Hayes - “Arab Arab”

Navigating difficult conversations during the holidays. Sac City Unified Afghan family safely returns home, following three months of hiding in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal. Sac State Alum, and solo violinist Chase Spruill, talk about his latest album. Today's Guests Etiquette & civility expert and author Rosalinda Oropeza Randall helps us navigate difficult conversations as we head into the winter holidays Ethel I. Baker Elementary Principal Nate McGill joins a Sac City Unified Afghan family upon their safe return home, following three months of hiding in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal.  Sac State Alum and Vacaville native, solo violinist Chase Spruill and CapRadio’s Jennifer Reason to talk about his latest album.

Oroville City Council declares itself a “Constitutional Republic” in response to COVID-19 health orders. KVIE documentary “Sharing Butte Creek” explores the environmental change in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Blues artist Katie Knipp performs in Placerville. Today's Guests Leslie Jacobs, Anthony Kennedy Professor of Law at McGeorge School of Law, on the constitutional legalities following the Oroville City Council’s resolution to declare itself a “constitutional republic” and not enforce COVID-19 health orders issued by Governor Newsom or the federal government.  Lisa Pruitt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Professor of Law at UC Davis, on this tension between rural and urban California — and its relationship with the State of Jefferson movement. Documentary filmmaker Kit Tyler, on his new film “Sharing Butte Creek,” exploring environmental change in the Northern Sacramento Valley, which premieres on KVIE’s ViewFinder series Wednesday 11/17 at 7 p.m.  Blues artist, Katie Knipp, on her new record "The Well" ahead of her live performance at The Green Room Social Club for the recording of her live album in Placerville on November 19th at 8pm.

Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter’s retirement following two wildfire seasons. Needs from Northern Nevada, Stockton & Sacramento food banks ahead of the holiday season. How bookstores have been affected by supply chain issues and how it could affect holiday shopping. Today's Guests CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd on CalFire Chief Thom Porter’s retirement following two wildfire seasons.  Nicole Lamboley, President and CEO of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Dr. Leonard Hansen, CEO of the Emergency Food Bank in Stockton, and Blake Young, President and CEO of the Sacramento Food Bank, discuss the needs in their regions ahead of the holiday season. CapRadio Morning Edition Host, Donna Apidone, walks us through how bookstores and the publishing industry have been affected by supply chain issues and how it could affect holiday shopping.

How the Biden Administration infrastructure bill will impact California counties. An overview of the first official draft of congressional and legislative districts. A breakdown of the City of Sacramento’s redistricting process and changes to city council boundaries, and how redistricting affects Sacramento’s AAPI community. New book “Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change,” on ethical consumerism and responsible investing. Today's Guests Chris Lee, Legislative Representative for the California State Association of Counties, on how the Biden Administration infrastructure funding will improve roads and transportation in California. CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon, with an overview of the first official draft of congressional and legislative districts and how it affects congressional seats, plus how to submit feedback on the maps. CapRadio News Editor Kris Hooks, with a breakdown of where the City of Sacramento is in its own redistricting process and if we should expect major changes to the city council boundaries. CapRadio Race and Equity Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan, shares her reporting on how redistricting affects Sacramento’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Tanja Hester, author of “Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change,” on ethical consumerism and responsible investing. 

Sacramento housing market and affordability. How much the holiday shortages are related to the supply chain versus other factors. How California’s dairy sector is achieving the state’s methane reduction goals. Living Chinese American WWII veterans receive Congressional Gold Medals. Today's Guests Kellie Swayne, President of the Sacramento Association of Realtors, discusses the housing market and affordability.  Nick Vyas, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute at USC, discusses how much the holiday shortages are related to supply chain versus other factors. Michael Boccadoro, Executive Director of Dairy Cares, explains how California’s dairy sector is achieving the state’s methane reduction goals.  Billy Fong, with the Chinese American Citizens Alliance-Sacramento, discusses three living Chinese American WWII veterans who received Congressional Gold Medals. 

Important milestones of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference and how it will shape California's climate policy efforts. Also, Sacramento Police Chief on the rise in violence. A look at how recent state crime trends compare to the nation. Finally, Sacramento dance founder "Miss Tee" was recognized by Forbes Magazine's "The Culture 50 Champions" for elevating Black and Brown communities through their work. Today's Guests Dr. Fran Moore, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at UC Davis, on the important milestones of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference and how it will shape California's climate policy efforts.  Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn discusses the rise of reported violence compared to 2020, and Mervin Brookins, founder of Brother 2 Brother, discusses partnering with law enforcement agencies.  Magnus Lofstrom, Policy Director of Criminal Justice at the Public Policy Institute of California, on how recent state crime trends compare to the nation.  Tamaira "Miss Tee" Sandifer discusses being included in “For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions,” a list of people who elevate Black and Brown communities through their work, and how Studio T Arts & Entertainment helps kids graduate high school and pursue their passions.

California’s vaccine rollout for children 5 to 11 years old. Also, Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis’ visit to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). Plus, a live interview from Glasgow at COP26. Finally, the Colour of Music Festival, an all African-American symphony, makes its West Coast debut. Today's Guests California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, on the state’s vaccine rollout for children aged 5 to 11.  Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis on her visit to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). Maris Densmore, Director of Engineered Solutions at American Carbon Registry, joins us live from Glasgow at the COP26 with her role at the climate summit and impressions as a first-time attendee.  Lee Pringle, Founder and Artistic Director for the Colour of Music Festival, talks about the festival’s West Coast Debut in Sacramento.

Covered California's open enrollment. The latest redistricting maps and changes to congressional districts. The retirement of California's State Auditor. Finally, the new book "Paradise Found: A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes," following the 2018 Camp Fire. Today's Guests Peter Lee, Executive Director with Covered California, discusses open enrollment and leaving after starting the health benefit exchange 10 years ago.  Paul Mitchell, with Redistricting Partners, discusses the latest redistricting maps and the changes to congressional districts in California.  CalMatters Political Columnist Dan Walters discusses the retirement of State Auditor Elaine Howle, her legacy, and the importance of the independent role of the state agency as it awaits a successor.  LA Times Columnist Bill Plaschke on his new book "Paradise Found: A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes," about the Paradise High School Bobcats football season following the 2018 Camp Fire. 

COVID-19 vaccinations expand for kids aged 5 to 11. Latest EDD pandemic issues find an estimated $20 billion in fraud unemployment payments were issued. Halloween “Trunk or Treat” movie night at Westwind Drive-In. Today's Guests Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Health, breaks down what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5 to 11. CapRadio Politics Reporter, Nicole Nixon, explains the latest in the EDD pandemic fraud issues, which found that an estimated $20 billion in fraud payments were issued.  With the Shaw Law Group, employment law expert Jennifer Shaw explains the current challenges in filing for unemployment benefits.  John Brown, with the Sacramento Native American Health Center, previews their Halloween “Trunk or Treat” movie night at Westwind Drive-In Friday, Oct. 29th. 

What news literacy is and why it is easy for people to fall for misinformation. A California State Auditor report projects $160 million in federal aid for K-12 pandemic education might expire and what school districts need to do to secure the pandemic relief funds ahead of the deadline. California State Library ‘ghostbusters’ explain the rumors that the state library is haunted and share a collection of stories told by staff throughout the years.  Today's Guests John Silva, Senior Director of Professional Learning with the News Literacy Project, explains what news literacy is and why it is easy for people to fall for misinformation.  Following a California State Auditor report projecting $160 million in federal aid for K-12 pandemic education might expire, Mike Farquharson, Policy Analyst at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, explains how the funds allocated to schools for pandemic relief are meant to be used, and what the deadline is for districts to allocate the money. Tim Taylor, California Executive Director for the Small School Districts Association, describes what school districts need to do to secure the pandemic relief funds allocated by the federal government ahead of the deadline. Mona Robinson and Ian Boalt, California State Library ‘ghostbusters,’ explain the rumors that the state library is haunted and share a collection of stories told by staff throughout the years.  

Following an early winter storm producing record rainfall, we discuss the bigger picture trends regarding home insurance and how to have the right coverage. A UCSF-led study about three teens with mild to asymptomatic COVID-19 who developed sudden, severe psychiatric symptoms. What it’s like to meet patients' needs during a pandemic while experiencing a nursing shortage. CapRadio Music picks for your Halloween playlist. Today's Guests Following an early winter storm producing record rainfall, Janet Ruiz, Director of Strategic Communication at the Insurance Information Institute, talks about the bigger picture trends of how people in our area are insuring themselves and how to have the right coverage for your home and belongings.  Dr. Sam Pleasure, Professor of Neurology at UCSF, discusses the findings in a UCSF-led study published Monday regarding three teens with mild to asymptomatic COVID-19 who developed sudden, severe psychiatric symptoms.  Dr. Adam Dougherty, Assistant Medical Director at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, as well as Joanne Spetz, Director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF, explain what it’s like to meet patients' needs during a pandemic while experiencing a nursing shortage. Weekend and Fill-in Host for News and Modern Music at CapRadio, Andrew Garcia, gives us his picks for Halloween music.

The latest on the ‘atmospheric river’ that has moved into Northern California. How California’s drought emergency declaration will affect your life. The pandemic’s impact on nursing programs and education. How the 12th annual “El Panteón de Sacramento” celebrates Día de Los Muertos. Today's Guests KCRA Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan joins us with the very latest on the ‘atmospheric river’ that has moved into Northern California. He will update us on rainfall totals and danger areas to be aware of as the storm moves through, including the impact on the drought and wildfire burn scars. Cal OES (Governor’s Office of Emergency Services) Public Information Officer Bryan May on the state’s emergency response to the record rainfall, localized flooding, and evacuations throughout Northern California.  CapRadio News Editor Kris Hooks on the impact on unhoused residents during Sacramento’s record rainfall and localized flooding. CapRadio Environment Reporter Manola Secaira on how California’s drought emergency declaration will affect your life. Dr. Carel Mountain, Director of Nursing at Sacramento City College, on how the pandemic has affected nursing programs and education.  Maria Acosta, Executive Director Emeritus of the Latino Center of Arts and Culture, gives us an overview of the 12th annual El Panteón de Sacramento and how it celebrates Día de Los Muertos.