Dems HQ Plot Foiled +COVID Hot Spots+ Catalytic Converter Thieves

Sacramento CA

16 July, 2021

7:54 PM

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Good morning, River City! Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Saturday July 17th, 2021! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 94 Low: 58. Here are the top stories in Sacramento today: Two men have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to blow up the Sacramento Democratic HQ. The FBI announced on Thursday that Ian Rogers, 45 of Napa, and Jarrod Copeland, 37 of Vallejo, had been arrested and indicted for conspiring to attack the headquarters with "incendiary devices." According to the DOJ news release, the John L. Burton Democratic Headquarters in Sacramento was their starting point, with hopes of "starting a movement." (ABC10)Hold on to your catalytic converters, Sacramento. Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies said they arrested 5 suspected catalytic converter thieves within minutes of each other in Sacramento County. All five suspects are now facing charges of grand theft and vehicle tampering. (CBS Sacramento)Sacramento County has identified three "hot spots" with low vaccination rates. Sacramento County Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye is concerned about low vaccination numbers in Citrus Heights, North Highlands and Rio Linda. Sacramento County is also watching the number of hospitalizations due to the virus. That number has recently topped 100 again. (FOX40) One Sacramento woman is advising everyone to do what they can to thwart this COVID virus after identifying herself as a "breakthrough" case. Erica Castillo says she was vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine in May, but contracted the virus on a vacation in San Diego in July. Sacramento health authorities have identified 262 symptomatic breakthrough cases. Because no vaccine is 100% effective, breakthrough cases are expected, so Castillo is urging everyone to get vaccinated so the virus won't have a chance to impact the vulnerable. St John's is opening 11 new modular homes to help house homeless families this summer. "This [program] is the first of its kind in the region," said St John's CEO Julie Hirota. The homes provide shelter for women and children who are currently unhoused, and St John's helps provide structure for building community relationships and to help children to enter school programs. Families can build rental and credit histories, as well. (CBS Sacramento) Today in Sacramento Ever noticed all of the vendor tents along R Street some Saturdays? It's the R Street Marketplace and it's funky and cool! There are local makers selling their wares, along with food, shopping and some of the best people (and pet) watching around! (10 am)Did somebody say Bubble Bonanza?? Count me in! You'll learn all about bubble science and build your own bubble wand at The California Aerospace Museum. Go on! Make the bubble of a lifetime and make Spongebob proud! (10 am)Summer just feels like tacos and beer, so why not give them their own summer festival? That's just what Sacramento has done! Come out to the Taco and Beer Festival at Cesar Chavez Plaza. It's a two-day event with plenty of music, food and fun for everyone! (11 am)Join THIS event for the biggest block party in Sacramento! Celebrating midtown, Chris Lorenzo will be kicking off the block party series. (5 pm)Camp out with your mom, your dad and Humpty Dumpty! Your family will have exclusive play time at Fairytale Town, along with a scavenger hunt, crafts and, of course, a canopy of stars put in the sky just for you (or so it will seem)! (5:30 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook The deadline is July 31st to vote for your favorite Sacramento business! Here's the Sacramento Magazine Best Of link to get started! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Job listings: Leasing Assistant / Realtor (Details) Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Jeri Karges About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst... Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sacramento Daily? Contact me at [email protected].