EMPACT Sacramento
The Natomas High School community is reeling following a deadly shooting last Friday. The victim has been identified as 16-year-old De’Jon Sledge, a sophomore at Discovery High School, and two more people have been arrested. The Sacramento County District Attorney says it will not file homicide charges, calling the shooting an act of self-defense during an attempted robbery. Leia Schenk is the founder of the grassroots organization EMPACT, which has been a major source of support since the shooting. She joins Insight to talk about how her organization helps families feel supported and heal during difficult times.
Sacramento County District 1 Race
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will have a new member after District 1 Supervisor Phil Serna announced he will not seek reelection after 16 years. The crowded field of candidates looking to replace him include City Councilmember Erica Guerra, epidemiologist and former mayoral candidate Dr. Flojaune Cofer, former State Senator Deborah Ortiz and computer programmer Tim Riley. CapRadio Local Government Reporter Tony Rodriguez breaks down the race, which covers much of the Sacramento city core.
Play ‘Godspell’ in Folsom
Folsom Lake College’s Falcon’s Eye Theater is presenting “Godspell” at the Harris Center beginning this Friday, April 17. Isaiah Mendiola stars as Jesus and he joins us, along with Director Jennifer Provenza Wallace, to preview the musical. |