Episode notes
Description:
A student is dead following a shooting at Natomas High School, with the suspect still at large. Plus, the city moves forward with safety upgrades along Stockton Boulevard—and how you can weigh in. And a look at Photography Month Sacramento and a local talk on saving monarch butterflies.
📰 News
- Sacramento police are searching for a student suspected in a fatal shooting at Natomas High School.
- The victim, a juvenile from a nearby school, was killed as classes were being dismissed Friday afternoon.
- The suspect remains outstanding. No motive has been released.
- Natomas Unified has canceled events and increased campus security while offering counseling support.
🏙️ City Watch
- A community workshop is set for April 15 on the Stockton Boulevard Safety and Transit Enhancement Project (STEP).
- Focus: improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders along one of Sacramento’s busiest corridors.
- Public input will help shape future upgrades.
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☀️ Weather
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 64
- Monday Night: Clear, low around 46
🎨 Events
Photography Month Sacramento (All April)
- A region-wide celebration of photography featuring exhibits, workshops, and community events.
- Locations include Crocker Art Museum, California Museum, and more.
🔗 Explore events:
https://www.photomonthsacramento.org/
Monarch Butterfly Talk – UC Davis Scientist Elizabeth Crone
- Learn about the 95% decline in western monarch populations—and how you can help.
- Includes Q&A and discussion.
🔗 Event info:
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