Episode notes
Episode Description:
A major update in the Natomas High School shooting — why no charges will be filed. Plus, Sacramento County releases its 2025 Year in Review, a windy spring forecast, and two standout events happening this week.
Show Notes:
🔴 News
- Natomas High School shooting ruled self-defense; DA declines to file charges
- Suspect and accomplice were not students; entered campus armed targeting a student
- DA raises concern over students feeling the need to carry guns on campus
- Full statement and coverage: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXLAeRLGAvf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
🏛️ City Watch
- Sacramento County releases 2025 Year in Review Annual Report
- $9.2B budget supporting housing, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure
- Foster care entries down 58% since 2015; child support collections exceed $134M
- Homeless outreach helped hundreds transition to housing
- 100,000+ potholes filled; $120M+ in road improvements
- Read the full report: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/county-releases-2025-year-in-review-annual-report.html#gsc.tab=0
🌤️ Weather (Sacramento)
- Today: Sunny, high near 68
- Wind: North-northwest 10–20 mph, gusts up to 31 mph
- Tonight: Clear, low around 46 with continued breezy conditions
🎉 Events
Third Thursdays – Old Sacramento Waterfront
- Monthly arts & maker event
- Thursday | 4–8 PM | Free
- Live demos, workshops, shopping
- Details: https://www.oldsacramento.com/seasonal-activity/third-thursdays/
Taste of Elk Grove (20th Anniversary)
- Saturday, April 18 | 6–9 PM (VIP at 5 PM)
- Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation
- Food tastings, wine, craft beer, live music
- Benefits local & international Rotary projects
- Event info: https://tasteofelkgrove.godaddysites.com/?fbclid=IwAR23j3X_K563RIhkVv1n9qbvnwaWQOu5OwIEZ5uQKjHiE4OwHhBgTc3NI9g
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