Community
Taking Root
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ In March 2016, Alfred Melbourne walked out of Wasco State Prison in Kern County—free at last. He had served 18 years for assault with a firearm and assault with a deadly weapon. […]
Youth
Community
Kids Ride Free on SacRT
by Thea Marie Rood The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free transit program, which waives fares for students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across SacRT’s service area, has been extended for another year, […]
Youth
RydeFreeRT: A Proven Success
by Thea Marie Rood The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free program, which waives fares for students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across SacRT’s service area, has been extended for another year, through […]
Community
Youth Campaign for More Funding
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Four years ago, Dexter Niskala, then a junior at Luther Burbank High, campaigned for Measure Y, which would have created a new tax to fund children’s programs in Sacramento. “I asked hundreds […]
Community
WALKSacramento Strives to Ensure the Safety of Sacramento Students
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Five days a week, thousands of boys and girls throughout Sacramento walk to school and back—putting themselves in peril. At many corners, the children face motorists who might run red lights and […]
Community
Boys & Men of Color Summit Fosters Brotherhood
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Thirty diverse young men—most of whom had never met—sat in a circle recently in a room at Sacramento State University, during the 8th annual Boys & Men of Color Summit. The circle […]
Community
916 Ink Provides Young Writers Publishing Opportunities
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Three months ago, Molly Seely began a new chapter in her life by attending Amplify — a week-long summer camp for girls and boys in South Sacramento. Like traditional camps that involve […]
Youth
The Girl Inspired Conference Gives Young Women in Sacramento Advice on Success
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Days before she graduated from Pacific Elementary School in South Sacramento, 11-year-old Amyah Davis had a chance to hear successful women speak on important topics such as how to excel in life. […]
Youth
LaFCC Empowers Sacramento Youth to Thrive
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Paola Benitez was struggling in school – her grades were low and she was suffering from anger-management issues due to trauma experienced at home. Paola’s mother wanted to see her daughter succeed, […]
Education
Women’s Leadership Academy Helps Students Soar
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ A senior at Sacramento Charter High School, Kiarah Young, 17, is excited about her future — she’s been accepted to more than 25 colleges. A major factor in her development as a […]