Sonseeahray Tonsall
FOX40 News
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Former Yolo Food Bank director suing organization for wrongful termination
YOLO COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — FOX40 News is the first to learn of a lawsuit being filed by Michael Bisch, the recently fired executive director of the Yolo Bank Food, against the organization he once led. The civil action follows allegations that include misconduct by board members, a law firm being fired while investigating those […] → Read More
Local comedian discusses Will Smith’s apology video
(KTXL) — Four months after the Oscars, Will Smith has released an apology video stating that he is sorry for how he reacted at the Academy Awards. FOX40’s Sonseeahray Tonsall talks to local San Francisco comedian, Lance Woods, about Will Smith’s apology video and how people in comedy are reacting to the apology. → Read More
Former U.S. ambassador discusses Russia’s changing tactics against Ukraine
(KTXL) — The war in Ukraine has lasted more than 140 days so far and Russia is starting to target more civilian structures, such as in a recent attack against an apartment complex that resulted in dozens of deaths. Sonseeahray Tonsll spoke with former U.S. ambassador Steven Pifer about how Russia is changing its tactics after several […] → Read More
Nappy Roots members discuss how rap music is used to address social justice issues
Two members of Nappy Roots spoke with Sonseeahray Tonsall about how hip-hop performers speak out on social issues, such as prison reform and reducing and eliminating violence in communities. → Read More
Tenant organization describes the rights that California renters have
(KTXL) — Shanti Singh, the Legislative Director from Tenants Together talks to Sonseeahray Tonsall about the rights Californians still have even after rent moratoriums have ended. → Read More
Sacramento-made film ‘Last the Night’ to have Hollywood debut July 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Sacramento-made movie ‘Last the Night’ will make its debut in Hollywood on Thursday night. The feature-length film celebrated its world premiere in Sacramento over the weekend at the Crocker Art Museum. With scenes shot all over Sacramento, the major backdrop for this thriller was El Camino High School. Its star is […] → Read More
A look inside Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience before its West Sacramento opening
On Wednesday, the public in the Sacramento area will get their first chance to see Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. The exhibit is almost 30,000 square feet and has two stories worth of creativity to walk through. → Read More
Wedding planner discusses inflation impacting wedding budgets
(KTXL) — After COVID-19 put many weddings on hold, with an increase in people getting vaccinations, couples are finally able to put on their weddings, but now inflation is causing other issues. FOX40’s Sonseeahray Tonsall spoke with Esther Lee, the Deputy Editor of The Knot, about some of the issues regarding inflation impacting wedding budgets. → Read More
CA Film & Tax Credit Program Director discusses state investment in entertainment
(KTXL) — The latest round of applications for the California Film Commission’s tax credits for producers in the film and television industry has opened. FOX40’s Sonseeahray Tonsall spoke with Nancy Rae Stone, director of the Film & TV Tax Credit Program, about the state’s investment in the entertainment industry. → Read More
Congressman and new parent Josh Harder discusses the baby formula shortage
(KTXL) — After a baby formula factory closed earlier this year in response to possible contamination concerns, parents across the country face a shortage of baby formula for their infants. Sonseeahray Tonsall spoke with California Congressman Josh Harder about how the government will respond to the crisis. → Read More
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is back in Sacramento after two-year absence
Sonseehray Tonsall spoke with Jeff Bishop, with the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 133, and Kevin Buffalino from the Sacramento Food Bank about the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Stamp Out Hunger started in 1983 and this year is helping about 250,000 food insecure people in Sacramento County. → Read More
EGUSD adopts resolution that establishes Hmong-American Day
Sonseeahray Tonsall talked with Sean Yang about the Elk Grove Unified School Districts’ adoption of a resolution to designate every May 14 as Hmong-American Day. May 14 marks the 47th anniversary of the fall of Long Cheng military base operated by the United States in Laos during the Laotian Civil War from 1961 to 1975. → Read More
Zero-emission vehicles are becoming a larger percentage of total cars sold
Sonseeahray talks to Deputy Director of ZEV Infrastructure for GoBiz Tyson Eckerle about how purchasing a zero-emission vehicle is becoming more affordable in California. “We are talking 1.13 million zero-emission vehicles, or ‘ZEVs’ out there on California roads right now and those purchases are fueled by $319 million in incentives,” Sonseeahray said. → Read More
Director of Small Business Advocate Office talks about small business support
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Small businesses are leading the charge in economic recovery after the pandemic. Tara Lynn Gray the Director of the Small Business Advocate Office under GO-Biz spoke to Sonseeahray on Thursday about how California plans to support entrepreneurs as business openings surge. → Read More
EDD Deputy Director discusses paid family leave for mothers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KXTL) — The Employment Development Department Paid Family Leave Program provides eligible mothers with up to eight weeks of partial wage replacement benefits. EDD Deputy Director Loree Levy talked to Sonseeahray on Thursday about the Paid Family Leave Program. Every day this week leading up to Mother’s Day, FOX40 will have live interviews […] → Read More
Man credits Sacramento Salvation Army with helping him get sober
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A manager at a Sacramento bakery credits the Salvation Army with helping him turn his life around when he was at a low point. “For the last like 20 years it was alcohol, alcohol, alcohol, alcohol, and a lot of burned relationships and a lot of burned jobs and it was rough. […] → Read More
Assemblymember discusses annual Mother’s Day donation drive
Every day this week leading up to Mother’s Day, FOX40 will have live interviews about the needs in and out of the home for mothers. (KTXL) — According to the Sacramento Food Bank, one in four children in the city are hungry. Last year, the nonprofit distributed 31 million meals to those who are struggling […] → Read More
Website creates entrepreneurial opportunity for moms in Sacramento area
Stephanie Flies, CEO, and founder of the City Mom Collective spoke with Sonseeahray on Tuesday about a networking website for local entrepreneurial-minded mothers. → Read More
Community leaders discuss impacts of K Street shooting one month later
(KTXL) — May 3 marks one month since the K Street shooting. Sonseeahray spoke with Leia Schenk, founder of Empact, and Mervin Brookins, Sr. with the Brother to Brother mentoring and gang prevention program and looked back at the K Street tragedy. They discussed about what the city has and hasn’t done and how the affected families and the community are doing now. → Read More
Public health officer discusses proposed menthol cigarettes ban
(KTXL) — The Food and Drug Administration proposed a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavors in cigars last week. It’s a move some have been pushing for since 1964 when federal regulators stopped companies from advertising overall to certain demographics. Since that time, the tobacco industry pivoted to advertising in African-American communities, including sponsoring […] → Read More