A new Sacramento mural uplifts the stories of historic Japantown. An upcoming book looks at the growing power of the Latino electorate. Finally, how UC Davis Veterinary Medicine treats animal cancers.

Sacramento’s Japantown Mural

Sacramento’s Japantown was demolished more than 60 years ago, to make room for the Capitol Mall Redevelopment Project. But a new mural project is shining a light on the community’s history and the stories of Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes - twice. CapRadio reporter Kristin Lam provides a look at the illustrations being created by Reclaim Sacramento Japantown, and how they hope to educate the community.

Upcoming Book ‘The Latino Century’

Latinos are the second largest ethnic voting group in the country, and that growing power has significant implications for American politics and democracy. An upcoming book titled The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy investigates this growing demographic. Author and political consultant Mike Madrid joins Insight with a preview of his work, which is set to release on June 18.

Pet Cancer Treatment at UC Davis

Pets are considered by many to be family, and so it can be devastating to discover that your animal companion has cancer. The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has been helping pet owners overcome this challenging diagnosis. Dr. Michael Kent, a Professor of Radiation Oncology at UC Davis Veterinary Medicine talks about how cancers are diagnosed and treated in animals. Brian Boitano also shares the story of his dog Hunter, who was diagnosed with cancer and received treatment at UC Davis.