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1 week ago | 
capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky
Over two decades ago, tucked in the rural heart of Yolo County’s Capay Valley, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation embarked on a new endeavor to protect its citizens and the surrounding region. In 2004 the Yocha Dehe Fire Department was founded, and today stands as a 36-member organization providing a range of internationally-recognized fire, first aid and rescue services. Fire Chief Shawn Kinney first joined the Yocha Dehe Fire Department in 2015, and has led the agency since 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
capradio.org | Chris Nichols |Sarit Laschinsky
“We have a strong life sciences background down in the San Diego area… we have industrial manufacturing up and down the Central Valley. There was a time when you had a lot of lumber manufacturing going on in the North State… but we are also home to the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the country, Tesla, right there in Fremont,” Hastings explained.
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3 weeks ago | 
capradio.org | Claire Morgan |Sarit Laschinsky
By Sarit Lachinsky, CapRadio and Claire Morgan, The California NewsroomA new audit from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting found that Capital Public Radio and its affiliate stations overstated funding, reported “questionable costs,” and failed to comply with financial requirements and grant guidelines. The report was compiled by the CPB’s Office of the Inspector General and released Monday.
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3 weeks ago | 
capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky |Keyshawn Davis
California wine producers fear longstanding international business relationships are now at risk from an escalating trade war.
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3 weeks ago | 
capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky
A trailblazing figure known as the “godfather of Asian American journalism” has passed away. Kyung Won “K.W.” Lee died on March 8 in Sacramento at the age of 96, surrounded by his family. Born in 1928 in Kaesong, now in North Korea, Lee immigrated to the United States in 1950 and attended West Virginia University and the University of Illinois.
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1 month ago | 
capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is well into his third year on the job, having been elected in 2022 as the first Black sheriff in county history. And his office continues to face a barrage of issues, ranging from the ongoing homelessness and fentanyl crises to implementing the tough-on-crime Prop 36, to new mental health policies and navigating financial uncertainties. Cooper is a longtime Sacramento County resident, having worked in the Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years.
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1 month ago | 
capradio.org | Chris Nichols |Sarit Laschinsky
The California GOP picks a new leader at its annual convention. What to call the Athletics when they start playing in Sacramento. Finally, an update on CapRadio’s civil lawsuit against its former General Manager. CA GOP Convention RecapCalifornia Republicans are ready to seize the day after last year’s success, which included flipping three seats in the state Legislature and increasing President Donald Trump’s vote share in nearly every county.
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1 month ago | 
capradio.org | Jen Picard |Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky
Roughly one in three Americans have a cat at home. But they’re kind of misunderstood in the veterinary world - especially compared to their canine peers. The Insight team hit the road recently and visited Cat Tales in Davis, which is a health center created solely for felines. They also opened Tabby Tea Cat Lounge and Adoption Center, where the public can make a reservation to hang with shelter cats.
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1 month ago | 
capradio.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Gerardo Zavala
The first weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration have created international uncertainty, particularly around trade and immigration. During his first week in office, the president signed 10 executive orders on immigration and expressed his interest in performing mass deportations while bolstering border security, according to the Associated Press.
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1 month ago | 
mexicoculturalinsider.com | Sarit Laschinsky |Gerardo Zavala
The first weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration have created international uncertainty, particularly around trade and immigration. During his first week in office, the president signed 10 executive orders on immigration and expressed his interest in performing mass deportations while bolstering border security, according to the Associated Press.
