Drownings and Waterway Safety | Losing a Parent to Suicide | Elementary School ‘Rainbow Clubs’
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Alex Nowinski and his dog, Greta, join others floating down the cooling water of the American River in Rancho Cordova, Calif., Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli
How to stay safe in waterways and pools during the heat wave. “This Is What It Feels Like” episode about losing a parent to suicide. Finally, how “Rainbow Clubs'' are helping LGBTQ+ students in the Elk Grove Unified School District.
Drownings and Waterway Safety
As the heatwave continues across Northern California, Sacramento’s rivers and lakes look enticing. But they’re not to be taken lightly. We’ll talk with two members of the California Water Safety Coalition, Kris Lev-Twombly and Jennifer Rubin, about staying safe in area waterways and pools.
Losing a Parent to Suicide
All week long, we’ve been listening to some episodes of CapRadio’s award-winning podcast This Is What It Feels Like. Hosted by Terra Lopez, This Is What It Feels Like allows listeners to put themselves in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues that have been politicized or overlooked. Our final episode this week explores what it feels like “Losing a Parent to Suicide.”
Elementary School ‘Rainbow Clubs’
Rainbow Clubs aim to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ elementary students. But these clubs have also drawn community backlash and opposition. CapRadio Education Reporter Srishti Prabha visited some of these Rainbow Clubs in the Elk Grove Unified School District, and shares what students and teachers had to say.
