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Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts 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.
Monday – Thursday, noon – 1 p.m. Rebroadcast 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.on News Station
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With the start of the new year, Capital Public Radio continues its new laws coverage. Reporter Chris Nichols took a look at two new driving related laws in California, one for infants and the other regarding cellphones.
Jeff Garmire joined an elite group of hikers completing the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide in a single year. Known as "Legend" on the trail, Garmire is raising money and awareness on suicide prevention.
Dawn Johnson with the Reno National Weather Service joins Insight to talk about recent weather patterns in the region. She calls it one of the most impressive events the weather service has seen in years.
Long-time music venue Palms Playhouse was closed for most of 2016 after the previous owner retired. We meet the new owners and hear their plans for the future.