Episode notes
Description:
Your midweek Sacramento update — a deadly pursuit ends on Interstate 5, the County marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, plus your local forecast and what’s happening around town.
🚨 News
- Deadly officer-involved shooting shuts down southbound I-5 near Arena Blvd following a Citrus Heights carjacking and pursuit.
- Suspect reportedly armed, fired shots during carjacking, and pointed weapon at deputies during pursuit.
- No deputies injured. Investigation ongoing.
🔗 Sacramento County Sheriff update:
https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2044157728285962650?s=20
🏛️ City Watch
- Sacramento County marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with annual pinwheel planting.
- 2026 theme: “Pinwheels of Possibility” — focused on safe, healthy futures for children.
- Community urged to support families and report concerns.
🔗 Learn more:
📞 Child Abuse Hotline (24/7): 916-875-5437
🌤️ Weather — Wednesday
- Partly sunny, high near 71
- Light winds becoming southwest
- Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 47
📍 Events
- 🌿 Native Plant Garden Tour (Free) — April 18, 9:30 AM–3 PM 1395 35th Ave — water-wise landscaping inspiration 🔗 https://sacvalleycnps.org/gardens-gone-native-tour/
- 🌮 Westlake Food Truck Mania — April 15, 5–8 PM Westlake Community Park 🔗 https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/community-calendar
- 🎶 CityConnect Mixer — April 16, 5:30–8 PM Elk’s Lodge, Stockton Blvd — free food + community resources
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