Gov. Newsom’s Ex Chief of Staff Arrested by FBI | Stockton City Council Drama | ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ | Dmitri Klebanov’s Debut
Update: 2025-11-13
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Gov. Newsom’s Ex Chief of Staff Arrested by FBI
A former Chief of Staff for Governor Newsom, and major political player in California, has been arrested in an FBI public corruption probe. Dana Williamson was indicted in a Sacramento federal courthouse yesterday, on charges including bank and wire fraud tied to a dormant political campaign account for former U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra - who is currently running for California governor. The story first broke on the Sacramento Bee. Nicole Nixon is a reporter with the Capitol Bureau and joins us today with more on the charges and what’s next.
Stockton City Council Drama
The Stockton City Council has been embroiled in controversy following the resignation of the city’s manager, and the appointment of a new mayor and new councilmembers, in January. The drama has included claims of financial misuse, calls for investigations and even allegations of political extortion. Hannah Workman, the government and education reporter for the Stockton Record provides a breakdown of the issues, and how they are impacting Stockton’s operations.
‘Mark Twain Tonight!’
John-Boy Walton has grown up to play Mark Twain. Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas is breathing new life into Hal Holbrook’s legendary one-man show Mark Twain Tonight!. He performs at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto this Sunday, Nov. 16. Thomas spoke with Insight Editor Jen Picard about taking on another iconic role and why he thinks Twain’s work continues to resonate with audiences today.
Dmitri Klebanov’s Debut
A long-lost musical work will get its U.S. premiere this week when the Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs the Symphony No. 1 by Ukrainian composer Dmitri Klebanov. If that name is new to you, you’re not alone. CapRadio Classical Host Jennifer Reason has more on why the symphony and its composer were buried in history.
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