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Proposed Sacramento County jail annex receives public pushback. KCRA’s Deirdre Fitzpatrick is off to cover her 11th Olympic Games in Paris. Finally, Insight host Vicki Gonzalez shares a personal update. Sacramento Jail Annex Discussion A proposed annex to the Sacramento County jail aims to improve conditions for incarcerated people, and meet the terms of a 2019 consent decree. But the building and its projected cost have received pushback, including at a Community Review Commission meeting on Tuesday night. CapRadio Health Care Reporter Kate Wolffe joins Insight with the latest developments and discussions around the proposal. KCRA Olympics Coverage KCRA morning news anchor Deirdre Fitzpatrick is a longtime member of the Hearst Television Olympic Team. Paris will be her 11th time covering the Olympics. Deirdre joins us before leaving for the upcoming summer games, with a look at local athletes to keep an eye on. You can learn more on her Dying to Ask podcast about the road to Paris. Vicki Gonzalez Breast Canc

Governor Newsom slips priority policies into California’s budget bills. How Sacramento County is preparing to implement CARE Court. Finally, why wine tastings in California are getting more expensive. Newsom’s Priorities in Budget Bills Governor Gavin Newsom has But a new investigation looks at how this process allows the governor to skirt public debate, gain legislative support, and immediately enact the policies. Sacramento Bee Capitol Reporter Nicole Nixon joins Insight to talk about the priorities Newsom has gotten passed, and how lawmakers have reacted to this strategy. How Sac County is Preparing for CARE Court In less than five months, California will roll out a new judicial program aimed at addressing mental health, substance abuse and the state’s homelessness crisis. Under the CARE Court program, judges would be able to order people who are suffering from severe mental illness or addiction into treatment. Sacramento County Behavioral Health Director Dr. Ryan Quist talks about how the county is prepar

How the 2024 Republican National Convention could affect California politics. A new organization aims to bring local news coverage back to the Central Valley. Finally, “A New Spin on Vinyl” art exhibition takes place in Yolo County. How the RNC Could Impact California The Republican National Convention is taking place in Milwaukee, just days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. On its first day, Trump made his choice for vice president - Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Rob Stutzman, a Republican political strategist and former deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, joins Insight to talk about the potential impacts of the RNC, Trump, and Vance on California’s political landscape ahead of the November elections. Central Valley Journalism Collaborative As news deserts continue to spread across the country, a new nonprofit organization aims to bring robust local coverage back to California’s Central Valley. Central Valley Journalism Collaborative Executive Director Alma Mar

What the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump says about political violence. How California is struggling to ensure guest workers have safe housing. Finally, Evangeline’s in Old Sac celebrates 50 years of business. Trump Assassination Attempt and Political Violence The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania is not the first instance of political violence in the United States. But nearly one-third of Americans believe such violence is justified. Dr. Garen Wintemute, emergency medicine physician and Director of the California Firearm Violence Research Center joins Insight to talk about the implications of political violence, and what the weekend’s shooting could mean for the country’s future. California Guest Worker Housing Violations is a CalMatters California Divide Reporter covering inequality. Her latest piece found that the number of agricultural guest workers has risen dramatically in California. But state regulators have struggled to ensu

How President Biden’s electability challenges could impact California politics. How heat waves have cost California hundreds of lives and billions of dollars. Finally, how a Sacramento muralist transitioned from public health to public art. President Biden’s Electability Challenges President Joe Biden continues to face mounting uncertainty around his chance at re-election, after his debate last month against former President Donald Trump. Melanie Mason, a senior politics reporter covering California politics at POLITICO, joins Insight to discuss how those growing concerns could impact close Congressional races in California, and whether a prominent California Democrat could replace Biden as the nominee. The Costs of Extreme Heat in CA Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians, caused thousands of injuries, and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department. Levi Sumagaysay covers the California economy for the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters, wit

The Thompson Fire in Butte County has finally been contained. Sacramento County stops delivering water to homeless encampments. Finally, Folk on the Farm concerts taking place in El Dorado County. Wrapping Up the Thompson Fire After burning across Butte County for a week and prompting thousands of evacuations, officials announced Tuesday that the Thompson Fire has finally been contained. Adia White, News Editor at North State Public Radio unpacks the response to the wildfire, the lessons learned from previous blazes, and what comes next as residents begin to recover. NSPR is a partner station to CapRadio. Sac County Stops Water Deliveries to Homeless Encampments Earlier this month, Sacramento County stopped delivering water to homeless encampments. This stoppage came at the start of a severe heat wave which has seen temperatures reach the triple-digits, and already led to the death of at least one person. Reporter Theresa Clift covers homelessness for the Sacramento Bee and joins Insight to talk about why the

How to navigate utility usage during the heat wave. How the Renaissance Society of Sacramento offers seniors new learning opportunities. Finally, getting a preview of the 2024 California State Fair. Utility Services During the Heat Wave The summer heat wave means Californians will be running their air conditions and trying to keep their outdoor plants alive. However, they will also be facing higher energy and water bills as a result. Mark Toney, Executive Director of TURN (The Utility Reform Network) joins Insight to talk about the impact of the heat on high electricity bills, and Carlos Eliason with the City of Sacramento's Department of Utilities shares tips on how to save money and water during the summer months. Sacramento’s Renaissance Society For over 30 years, the Renaissance Society of Sacramento has been offering older adults lifelong learning opportunities, from seminars and workshops to community excursions. Society President Deborah Seiler talks about how the program benefits both seniors and Sac

CAL FIRE provides an update on wildfire conditions. Reactions to a scrapped anti-crime measure that challenged reforming Prop 47. Finally, previewing Sacramento Republic FC’s U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals match. CAL FIRE Updates Several wildfires continue to burn across Northern California, from the Pay Fire in El Dorado County to the Royal Fire in Placer County. CAL FIRE Deputy Chief of Communications Issac Sanchez provides an update on the fires burning across Northern California, and what people can do to stay safe. Scrapped Anti-Crime Measure Late last week, Governor Gavin Newsom pulled the plug on an anti-crime ballot measure. The measure aimed to challenge an initiative to reform Prop 47, which has already qualified for the November ballot and calls for tougher theft and drug penalties. POLITICO California Playbook co-author Dustin Gardiner and Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig join Insight to break down these latest developments. Sacramento Republic FC’s Open Cup Quarterfinals Sacramento Republic

How to stay safe in waterways and pools during the heat wave. “This Is What It Feels Like” episode about losing a parent to suicide. Finally, how “Rainbow Clubs'' are helping LGBTQ+ students in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Drownings and Waterway Safety As the heatwave continues across Northern California, Sacramento’s rivers and lakes look enticing. But they’re not to be taken lightly. We’ll talk with two members of the California Water Safety Coalition, Kris Lev-Twombly and Jennifer Rubin, about staying safe in area waterways and pools. Losing a Parent to Suicide All week long, we’ve been listening to some episodes of CapRadio’s award-winning podcast This Is What It Feels Like. Hosted by Terra Lopez, This Is What It Feels Like allows listeners to put themselves in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues that have been politicized or overlooked. Our final episode this week explores what it feels like “Losing a Parent to Suicide.” Elementary School ‘Rainbow Clubs’  aim to provide a safe

The financial impacts of closing recycling centers across California. Learning how to find joy and meaning at age 106. Finally, a concert honoring jazz musician Dave Brubeck is taking place in downtown Sacramento. California Recycling Deposit Investigation  in the last decade, leaving more bottles and cans littering the environment, and millions of dollars sitting in the state’s beverage container fund. KPBS Investigative Reporter Scott Rodd joins Insight to talk about his investigation into why these centers are closing, what California is doing with the spare change, and what lawmakers are doing to make recycling more accessible. ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ Living to 106 CapRadio’s podcast This Is What It Feels Like was just named “Best Interview Podcast” by the Public Media Journalists Association. Hosted by Terra Lopez, This Is What It Feels Like allows listeners to put themselves in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues that have been politicized or overlooked. Today we’ll meet Glenna Wa