Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California agency dedicated to business, consumer and housing to split in 2026. Also, why California utilities and Governor Newsom are pushing back against rooftop solar. Finally, what caused the unusually cool July in Sacramento?

Why former Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t running for California governor. Also, rebuilding one year after the Park Fire in the North State. Finally, the USS Lucid at the Stockton Maritime Museum.

The Trump Administration’s impact on education for undocumented residents in California. Also, researchers test different colors of light to reduce stress. Finally, the state of Sacramento’s restaurant scene following high-profile closures.

Afghan refugees in California face an uncertain future under the Trump Administration. Also, abandoned boats along the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Finally, a sunset bat flyout paddle along the Cosumnes River.

How federal funding cuts are impacting public media stations across the state. Also, the Central Valley’s evolving political landscape. Finally, Tahoe bestselling author Todd Borg’s latest Owen McKenna mystery book ‘Tahoe Speed.’

Student homelessness reaches a record high across the state. We’ll have a look at Sacramento County. Also, the Sacramento Youth Center’s “Summer Bash.” Finally, this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling series is “The Soundtrack of Our Lives.”

How federal Medicaid cuts could impact Planned Parenthood in California. Also, the launching of new immigration services called Sacramento RISE Hub. Finally, the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy for small food entrepreneurs.

Golden mussels are a dangerous new invader in California’s water supply. Also, a documentary about the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the country. Finally, a memoir about the first winery in Fair Play, Calif.

How California Democrats are responding to federal immigration enforcement in the state. Also, a group called “Manitos” for Latino elders to celebrate growing old together. Finally, a Lake Tahoe nutritionist’s book “Fabulous Health.”

Catholic leadership in California are responding to the ongoing ICE detentions across the state. Also, the scrutiny behind the bright red fire retardant used during wildfires. Finally, Insight’s monthly “Arts Talk” heads to Gold Country.

The state fire marshal provides an update on the deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto. Also, a bill would merge Sacramento County’s homelessness response into a new agency. Finally, interesting food at the CA State Fair.

How federal Medicaid cuts could impact healthcare across the San Joaquin Valley. Also, the white sturgeon population is among the lowest recorded in California. Finally, the Spoken Word Federation hosts a performance poetry event.

California is creating a state agency exclusively focused on housing issues. Also, local author and National Book Award finalist Jamil Jan Kochai. Finally, remembering longtime Sacramento blues musician and radio DJ Mick Martin.

A look at high suicide rates in the Central Valley. Also, the Sacramento Film Commission discusses new incentives for productions. Finally, the California State Fair kicks off this weekend.

Firework and explosion experts weigh in on the deadly Esparto warehouse explosion. Also, Davis Science Cafe explores DNA analysis and forensic science. Finally, a Dave Brubeck benefit concert for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Breaking down California’s recently-passed state budget and CEQA reforms. How the lack of menopause research affects accessing treatment and care. Finally, summer classes being offered at SFSU’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus.

Update on a deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto. Also, POLITICO's California Playbook. Plus, why homeless enforcement increased following a Supreme Court ruling. Finally, “King James” at Capital Stage.

Sacramento Assemblymember Maggy Krell is demanding answers from federal agencies following immigration detentions. Also, Lake Tahoe’s annual clarity report. Finally, this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling series at The Sofia. Assemblymember Maggy Krell <? A state lawmaker is demanding answers from federal agencies over the near-total shutdown of the John E. Moss Federal Building in downtown Sacramento last week, after multiple people were reportedly detained by immigration agents. Assemblymember Maggy Krell sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Justice over the weekend, seeking information about the restricted access and presence of ICE agents in the courtroom. She joins Insight with her concerns about the lack of transparency and due process. Lake Tahoe Clarity Report <? Lake Tahoe is known internationally for its clear waters. Visitors flock to the region to take in its deep blue color and pristine conditions. But that clarity was on the decline throughout the 1990s before leveling off in recent years. An annual report that measures the lake’s clarity was just released by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Stephanie Hampton is the director there and she joins us along with Julie Regan from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to discuss the lake’s clarity and why it’s important to the region. ‘In a Nutshell’ Storytelling Series <? We all probably have at least one lightbulb moment in our lives. Those times where everything just clicks and you know you’ve stumbled onto something new and exciting. “Eureka!” Is the theme of this month’s storytelling showcase In a Nutshell. Two of this month’s performers, Claire Hennessy and Becky Lynn, preview the show scheduled for June 30 at The Sofia in Sacramento.

A conversation with upcoming Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón. Also, an accessible theater festival by - and about - people who are blind, deaf and neurodivergent. Finally, Black Conservation Week. New Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón State Sen. Monique Limón was elected as the next leader of the California Senate. The 45-year-old Democrat is the first woman of color to hold the position and will replace current Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire once he terms out next year. CapRadio Statehouse and Politics Reporter Laura Fitzgerald sat down with Sen. Limón for a wide ranging conversation. Festival of Accessible Theater A three-day festival in Sacramento is putting artists of all abilities in the spotlight - featuring theater performances by, and about, people who are neurodivergent, blind or low-vision, deaf and hard-of-hearing. Jim Brown is a Coordinator of the ALL IN festival. He and Regina Marie Brink, Director of Innervision Theater and First Vice-President for the California Council of the Blind, join us about the free festival June 27-29 at the R25 Arts Complex at 1725 25th St. 40 Acre Conservation League and ‘Black Conservation Week’ In 2023, California’s first Black-led conservancy group acquired hundreds of acres of land near Emigrant Gap in Placer County to make exploring the outdoors more inclusive. This week, the group's leaders were in Sacramento to mark “Black Conservation Week.” Jade Stevens is the co-founder and Executive Director of the 40 Acre Conservation League and joins Insight about the progress being made to get the property ready for visitors, and the conversations she is having about making nature more accessible to all.

“No Kings” rallies across Sacramento and surrounding counties. Also, the California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget, but faces challenges as it heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk. Finally, an Alice in Wonderland ballet in Nevada County. ‘No Kings’ Rallies Across Sacramento <? From the state Capitol to city halls, shopping centers and highway overpasses, thousands of people took part in “No Kings” rallies Saturday across Sacramento and surrounding counties - as part of a nationwide counter protest against the Trump administration. The date aligned with Washington D.C.'s largest military parade in decades to celebrate the U.S. army’s 250th anniversary. It was also Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. CapRadio Reporter Gerardo Zavala was at the state Capitol rally. Gerardo joins us with his reporting. CA Lawmakers Approve $325B Budget <? The California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget. Lawmakers were tasked with closing a $12 billion shortfall ahead of a June 15 deadline or forgo their pay. But Gov. Newsom still needs to approve the spending plan - which rejected many of the spending cuts Newsom proposed in his May Revision to stabilize finances long-term. Alexei Koseff is a Capitol Reporter with CalMatters and joins us with a breakdown of the legislature’s state budget, and the compromises that will take place as a July 1 fiscal year looms. CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state. Alice in Wonderland Ballet <? A new version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is coming to Nevada County. But this time, the Lewis Carrol classic about a curious risk-taker on a journey of self-discovery will be told through dance. The Holt Ballet Conservatory will perform Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland June 19 through June 22 at the Don Baggett Theater in Grass Valley. Yelena Holt is the owner and director of the conservatory and joins us today about this weekend’s performances.