The Coloma Community Center Auditorium will host journalist Amy Goodman Saturday as she speaks about current issues and her new book, "Breaking the Sound Barrier."

"Our goal is to help support independent media like 'Access Sacramento,'" said Denis Moynihan, Goodman's editor.

Goodman is the often outspoken host of the award-winning daily TV and radio show "Democracy Now!" and author of a weekly column and book titled "Breaking the Sound Barrier." Goodman will be speaking about her book, which is a compilation of her columns with topics including climate change and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Goodman will be touring two coasts, two countries (US and Canada) and 30 cities including Sacramento, Fresno, Davis and Chico, and the Pacific northwest.

"Journalists traveling helps with news-gathering," said Moynihan. "News from the unreported world like the Niger delta, and the Congo, places that dont get adequate coverage."

Goodman will speak from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and $35 for the full event including a meet and greet at 2:30. For tickets call the "Access Sacramento" office at 916-456-8600, ext. 0