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The Sacramento Kings defeat the Golden State Warriors to advance to the postseason. Also, never-before shared artifacts from Japanese American survivors of mass incarceration during WWII. Finally, artist Jermaine Tilson at The Gallery.

Sacramento Kings Regular Season Recap
Light the Beam! The Sacramento Kings survived their first postseason game against the Golden State Warriors, handily beating their rivals by the score of 118-94. Kings’ television color analyst Kayte Christensen joins us today to talk about how big of a win last night’s game was in team history, and what lies ahead for the team Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, Digital Editor Claire Morgan with CapRadio’s SacramenKnow newsletter shares her account of what it was like inside Golden 1 Center last night as fans and the city enjoyed a huge win.

Stories of Japanese-American Mass Incarceration

is the latest iteration of the Japanese American experience exhibit at the California Museum in Sacramento.  Several new features have been added to upgrade the understanding of what more than 120,000 Japanese Americans experienced after being interned following the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. California Museum docent Steve Sasaki shares his family’s personal stories of survival, and how the experiences of Japanese Americans are intertwined with the fight to preserve civil rights. Steve will offer a Q&A at the museum on April 18, May 4 and May 16.

 

Artist Jermaine Tilson
The Black Artist Foundry was created in 2020 to address inequality in arts funding. Executive Director Faith McKinnie joins us with how the nonprofit has grown to offer funding, exhibit space and community for Black artists. We are also joined by artist Jermaine “Jcrux” Tilson about his solo exhibition Convergence that will debut at The Gallery in Old North Sacramento on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

POLITICO’S California Playbook updates the latest in state politics. Also, a new report looks into the distinct differences among younger California voters. Finally, the annual Taste of East Sacramento is happening this weekend.

POLITICO’s California Playbook
Governor Gavin Newsom was supposed to deliver the State of the State speech about a month ago. He delayed it due to the uncertainty over the outcome of the Prop. 1 vote. Now that the votes have been certified and the proposition passed - will Californians hear the address anytime soon? POLITICO’s California Playbook co-author Dustin Gardiner joins us with the latest in state politics - including why Paris Hilton was at the State Capitol this week.

Political Views of Young Californians 
Younger Californians - between the ages of 18 to 34 - have similar voter registration numbers when compared to older generations. The difference comes down to voter turnout - younger people historically trail behind those 35 and older. A new report from the nonprofit think tank Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) dives into the political views of this emerging electorate in California. PPIC Senior Fellow and Policy Director Eric McGhee discusses the distinct differences among younger California voters, and how that will shape the future of the state’s democracy.

Taste of East Sacramento
An annual celebration of local food, drink and business is making its way to East Sacramento this weekend. Taste of East Sacramento 2024 will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and features dozens of vendors. Serena Marzion, Executive Director of the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce provides a preview of the event, and talks about what the celebration means to both Chamber members and the larger local food and beverage scene.

Elk Grove Police adds drones as first responders. Also, why the cost for California universities are so high, and how to get help. Finally, we’re approaching peak wildflower season in Northern California.

Elk Grove PD ‘First Responder’ Drones
The Elk Grove City Council recently voted to approve $2.1 million to the city’s police department for a new Drone as a First Responder program. These unmanned aerial systems would respond to calls for service within minutes, gather data, and allow the department to more efficiently dispatch officers. Sgt. Jason Jimenez is a public information officer with Elk Grove Police Department and joins Insight to discuss how the new drones will be used.

Mystifying Cost of College
It’s an exciting time of year for high school seniors and transfer students as they look ahead to attending a UC or CSU in the Fall.  But between the cost of tuition, fees, books, meals, and housing - the reality of affording it all may put a damper on all the excitement. A detailed report by CalMatters Higher Education Reporter, Mikhail Zinshteyn shines a light on the true cost of college in California and examines why some students will pay the full cost, while others pay next to nothing. We are also joined by Meredith Curry Nuñez, Executive Director of the Northern California College Promise Coalition, who can explain what students and families can try to do to lower the cost of college here in California.

California Wildflower Season
The weather is getting warmer and sunnier, which means wildflower season in northern California is hitting its peak. Although this year won’t be a superbloom, there are still spectacular views from the valley to the foothills. Kara Walker is the Donor Relations Director for the Placer Land Trust and Kate Mawdsley is a docent at the Jepson Prairie Preserve in Solano County. They join us with tips to take in wildflowers this spring.

 

An investigation into the voting records of state lawmakers. Also, an event tonight at Sac State discusses what reparations could look like in Sacramento. Finally, a Grass Valley author’s new book chronicles the pioneering female physicians of the Old West.

Investigation into California Lawmaker Voting Records 
They say every vote matters. They say that every vote is important.  However, newly uncovered data about voting records by California legislators shows that many of our elected leaders in the state Capitol habitually don’t cast votes on bills that come up, or that they greenlight everything that comes across their desks by rarely ever voting “No.” CalMatters Digital Democracy reporter Ryan Sabalow joins us with some of the questionable voting trends of state lawmakers, what they might point to and how simply not voting on a bill can derail legislation that voters may find necessary or important to their communities.

Sacramento Reparations Event
After two years and hundreds of hours of public testimonies across the state, California lawmakers are taking the first-in-the-nation California Reparation’s Task Force report and recommendations and crafting them into legislation. The California Legislative Black Caucus has more than a dozen bills to begin the process of atonement for the ongoing harms of slavery on African Americans and society as a whole. But none at this moment includes cash payments to Black Californians who are descendants of slavery. In Sacramento, Sheba Farms Foundation has been holding events over the past month to better understand what reparations could look like locally. Tonight at 5:30 p.m., they will be having a conversation at Sacramento State with six panelists. Moderator Zion Taddese and panelist Chris Lodgson with the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California join us with more on how these ongoing events hope to shape policy at the State Capitol. They also have a public survey for Sacramento residents on reparations here.

Grass Valley Author Chronicles First Female Physicians in the West 
A New York Times bestselling author from Grass Valley’s newest book profiles the pioneering female physicians of the Old West - from one of the first women to work in plastic surgery, to the first female dental school graduate. The new book is titled The Doctor Was a Woman: Stories of the First Female Physicians on the Frontier. Author Chris Enss talks about her literary journey and shares some of these women’s stories - including one with local ties to Nevada County.

 

San Joaquin County approved improvements for Stockton Metropolitan Airport. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidates Dr. Flojaune Cofer and state Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. Finally, “The Jacquelyn” is a new space for wellness and socializing.

Mayoral Candidates Flo Cofer & Kevin McCarty
The race for Sacramento mayor is officially underway for the November general election. Now that the primary is over and the top two candidates are set, we take time today to catch up with epidemiologist Dr. Flo Cofer and state Assemblyman Kevin McCarty to talk about lessons learned from the primary, what’s next, and how they plan on winning over voters who wanted someone else for mayor.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport Improvements
San Joaquin County just approved over $26 million in improvements for Stockton Metropolitan Airport to upgrade key infrastructure, increase airline capacity, and meet future economic goals. Airport director Richard Sokol joins Insight to talk about why the funding is necessary to “catch up” on modernization and renovations, as well as the airport’s plans to expand its services and serve a growing population.

The Creativity of ‘The Jacquelyn’
Sacramento has a brand new space for wellness, socializing, and collaborating. It’s called The Jacquelyn and it is named for Jacquelyn Anderson - a Sacramento wife, mother, photographer, and artist who left a legacy on the community. After her untimely passing, her husband dedicated himself to honoring her life, and The Jacquelyn is his latest effort to bring the community together. Maren Conrad is the CEO of the newly opened creative hub and joins us to talk about its namesake and what makes The Jacquelyn so special.

Study looks at link between types of firearm ownership and support for political violence. Also, gas prices are on the rise. Plus, why California’s electric vehicle industry is slowing down. Finally, the Sacramento Orchid Society’s 75th anniversary.

Study on Firearm Ownership and Political Violence

is an emergency medicine physician and Director of the California Firearm Violence Research Center - the nation’s first publicly funded center for research in this field to understand the nature of firearm violence and its underlying causes.  Dr. Wintemute joins us about their latest study published today about firearm ownership and support for political violence in the US, which found that subsets of firearm owners - recent purchasers and those who always or nearly always carry loaded firearms when in public - raised the greatest concerns.

Gas Prices & EV, Hybrid Sales
It’s springtime and that means gas prices are on the rise in California.  Your favorite “cheap” gas station has probably seen a surge in pricing over the past few weeks. Meantime, sales of electric vehicles seem to be slipping, giving way to hybrids - which use gas. Joining us today to help make sense of it all are Alejandro Lazo, Climate reporter for CalMatters, and John Treanor, spokesperson for AAA Northern California.

Sacramento Orchid Society’s 75th Jubilee
The Sacramento Orchid Society is celebrating its Orchid Jubilee. The society will be holding its 75th annual show this weekend, from April 12-14 at Carmichael Elks Lodge - which will include a special preview night, vendors, demonstrations, plant sales and more. Dave Veach is President of the Sacramento Orchid Society and provides a preview of the event, as well as some tips for orchid enthusiasts on how to get the most out of their plants.