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It’s been 10 years since we’ve seen Black student achievement stagnate…my latest story looks at Newsom’s 2023-24 education budget and how it continues to fail Black students in California.
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Black educators & activists emphasized the failings of Gov. Newsom’s education policy, which is intended to circumvent race, but they say in reality bolsters damaging misconceptions & overlooks Black students in a system which is not built to serve them. capradio.org/articles/2023/
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Good Morning! In for on this morning. We'll talk with the director of a first-of-its kind building has opened in Davis to provide shelter and services for those considered at-risk or experiencing homelessness. (1/3)
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Dietitian-nutritionist discusses her new book “It’s Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women’s Bodies”, and how diet culture and its misconceptions have disproportionately harmed people of color.
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Chairman discusses the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day of Action at the State Capitol, an effort by tribes throughout California to push lawmakers to help end an epidemic spanning across generations.
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My audio story about the celebration of Tyre Nichols' life aired on today. There was plenty of coverage about his passing, but I spoke to his closest friends to get a deeper look into what made Tyre an amazing friend.
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Despite California’s labor protections, immigrant workers are often afraid to speak out, fearing retaliation by employers and the threat of deportation, advocates say.
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if you're in CA, this will be on the 2024 ballot -- a referendum, fueled by oil & gas companies, to repeal a law that creates a buffer zone between community areas and oil wells:
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South Sacramento County residents have a new supervisor for the first time in 28 years. I interviewed about succeeding Don Nottoli and flood planning. You can find a transcript and listen to highlights at the link. For
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Dr. Ruby Leung, an atmospheric scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington state, joined to discuss what more intense winter storms due to climate change means for California’s future.
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Whelp I lost my voice 🗣
Feeling fine otherwise, but this is a first!
Look forward to returning to the mic soon🎙
In the meantime the incomparable will join
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Insight is off today. Tune in at 9 a.m. to listen to Here & Now.5
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professor shares her groundbreaking study with telling the stories of African Americans during The Great Migration from the Jim Crow era South and how they shaped Northern California.
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For anyone looking for more context on the Sacramento City Council vote last night to buy an armored vehicle that's classified as military equipment, here's a article: capradio.org/articles/2023/
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At last night’s meeting, the Sacramento City Council voted 7-2 to approve the acquisition of a “ROOK” vehicle that will be purchased using grant funds and shared as a cooperative with other jurisdictions.
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speaks with about how the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis Police is again calling into question law enforcement culture, policies, and practices, as well as how these issues transcend race.
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We are hiring!
A new story and news editor, based in Sacramento.
We're looking for dynamic journalists, so even if you don't have editor experience, please apply.
"Radio" is in our name, but no previous audio work required. Apply!
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NEW: Three of downtown Sacramento’s state office buildings could be converted into 100s of housing units, w/ up to 20% affordable, officials said today.
“How do we transform downtown Sacramento? This is part of the answer,” says
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For Black History Month, joined to share with some of his favorite Black-owned restaurants in Sacramento, and how the diverse dishes that shape the scene have evolved and grown in recent years.
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In one video, Tyre Nichols is about 17 yrs old, skating along a mini ramp as the sun paints his hometown of Sacramento, CA, bright orange.
"I want him to be remembered as the kid smiling in the skate video and not the kid that was fighting for his life."
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Great fellowship opportunity at CapRadio for a UC Berkeley undergrad/J-schooler. 📻✍️🌆
Apply by Feb. 17th and feel free to DM me with any questions!
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The City has extended weather-respite operations at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter through Thursday morning, Feb. 2, as the region continues to experience cold nighttime temperatures.
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Longtime Legal Affairs Correspondent talks with ahead of her visit at about her book "Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships."
Listen to the entire conversion here:capradio.org/news/insight/2
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Tanner told me he created the game to raise money for his hometown... and it will. But he also learned how special and therapeutic Paradise-Opoly has been for those who lost so much from the 2018 Camp Fire.
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@VickiLGonzalez speaks with the creator of "Paradise-Opoly", a boardgame to raise funds as Paradise and surrounding communities still rebuild from the Camp Fire. But also to hold onto the spirit and memories of what was lost.
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spoke with Dr. Anjuli Amin, president of , who explained the collective trauma within the AAPI community in light of recent mass shootings, and how untreated trauma can impact future generations.
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As a native Angeleno with my own fond memories of Monterey Park, I loved this conversation with to share what makes this community so special.
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@VickiLGonzalez spoke with @latimes journalist @JeongPark52 who shared an intimate picture of Monterey Park's Asian American significance, long known as “America’s first suburban Chinatown” before this Saturday's mass shooting.
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The made history by electing its first-ever all-female city council. On will speak with the entire council to discuss the historic makeup, and how they'll tackle the city's biggest challenges.
Tune in at 9 a.m. on
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Khanh Le, a youth group leader with the Kim Quang Association based in Sacramento, spoke to about the mass shooting in Monterey Park following a Lunar New Year celebration.
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Today on I spoke with who told us a vigil will be held at the State Capitol today at 2:30 p.m.
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A Tahoe City business owner paints a vivid picture for about just how much snow has fallen in his community over the last few weeks and how it's impacting the daily lives of those who call the Tahoe Basin home.
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My latest on a newly emerging youth mental health symptom ECO-ANXIETY. I learned a lot while reporting this story on the impact of the climate crisis on Sacramento’s education
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Following the historic storms, eco-anxiety grips students of color and their families across Sacramento County. More here. 
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Very important convo on this week as storm-impacted residents and businesses navigate recovery.
Both & walked through federal assistance available to 6 CA counties, with potentially more counties incorporated.
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(3/3) I shared this reporting on with yesterday. You can hear Wilton residents reflect on not evacuating and context on what flooding evacuation orders mean here:
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spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen about her novel "Aloha Hawaii", a story of healing for refugees following the Vietnam War, and the stigma surrounding mental health treatment in AAPI communities.
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This is a video- not a picture- this Saturday AM
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Attn: Tahoe-bound travelers on EB I-80. It's patience time with traffic being held at various locations up the hill starting at Drum due to multiple spinouts. No ETO Here's a live look at blowing snow & stopped traffic on Donner Summit. @CHPGoldRun @CHP_Truckee @CaltransHQ
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🚨The National Weather Service is calling for residents in Sacramento, Elk Grove and Roseville to seek shelter in a sturdy structure due to high winds and large hail.
I'm on the weekend team at covering developments of the storm
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A special weather statement has been issued for Sacramento CA, Elk Grove CA and Roseville CA until 10:00 AM PST
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Today on : senior editor of explains to how the FAA and Southwest airlines need to update their systems to prevent future travel meltdowns and flight groundings. Listen: capradio.org/news/insight/2
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Sacramento County is opening Cal Expo for unhoused guests starting today, ahead of the next round of storms.
They've never done that before. Story to come.
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On L’Apéro les Trois is a unique tasting room in Winters gaining notice for low-alcohol apéritifs infused with what's in season in Yolo County-- like Rosemary Orange, Mission Fig, Blenhein Apricot & Homestead Quince.
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