Local Golf Champ + Higher Rent Hikes + Septuagenarian Speed Racer

Sacramento CA

26 July, 2021

7:27 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 Tuesday July 27th, 2021! First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 67. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: Effective July 1, 2021 the allowable rent increase in Sacramento jumped from 6% to 9%. This rise was calculated based on the formula in the Sacramento Tenant Protection and Relief Act. That language says that the maximum annual rent increases are based on 5% plus changes in the Consumer Price Index. The CPI jumped to 4% so the maximum increases are now 9%. The relief act also imposes a 1 year period where tenants can be evicted without cause. City councilmembers are discussing both of those provisions as tenants emerge from COVID into a very hot housing market. (SN&R) Sacramento native LeVar Burton recently tried his hand as host of Jeopardy. And, according to the Reading Rainbow actor, it was "scary. Really, really, really scary." After a petition backing him as host garnered over 250,000 signatures, he was given his chance. Will he be devastated if he doesn't get the gig? "No. I mean, it will hurt; I'll be disappointed. And I'll be fine, because what I know about my life is that which is supposed to be for me comes my way," he said. (ABC10)Governor Newsom was in Alameda County on Monday to promote COVID vaccinations. As part of that address the governor also announced that all California State government workers and healthcare providers would be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or be subject to weekly testing. Officials announced Monday that the new rules will take effect next month. (ABC10) It's a sad story all the way around as a developmentally disabled man was sentenced to 4 years in state prison for a hit and run accident in front of the Sacramento Amtrak station last year. Jordan Ware was driving a truck for work when he struck and killed a 51-year-old man and then fled the scene. The judge concurred that the situation was tragic, both for the victim and for the developmentally disabled defendant. Due to the actions of the defendant and his family after the crime, the judge denied probation and instead sentenced Jordan to the minimum required prison time. (The People's Vanguard of Davis)Sacramento native Cameron Champ putted his way to a 5-under 66 on Sunday and won the 3M Open by 2 strokes for his third career victory. The 26 year-old grew up in North Highlands. With this victory, Champ jumped from 142nd to 49th in the FedEx Cup standings with three events to go before the playoffs. (ABC10) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Sacramento! Tuesday's events in Sacramento Got a toddler who needs some entertainment? Try Story Time Tuesdays. The City of Rancho Cordova is hosting this event over Zoom. (9 am)Do you have a book in you screaming to get out? Become an author in 2021 with this masterclass. This two hour workshop will help you learn to write, publish and market your masterpiece. (4 pm)It's Taco Tuesday at LogOff Brewing! Join them and Vato Tacos for some LogOff brew along with amazing birria tacos, ramen and the famous Vato Taco! (4 pm)Do you live in or near Hollywood Park? They are looking for your input on their new community mural! Join the artists and community members to learn more about the vision for the mural and provide input towards its design. (7 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook No news here. This story is just plain FUN! This Sacramento septuagenarian with absolutely no experience behind the wheel of a racecar, clocked 104 MPH in a Tesla in a drag race with a gas guzzler - and won! I wanna do that! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Online Seal-Bid Auction - Beverage Production and Labelling Line (July 29) International Wedding Festival - Stockton's Largest Wedding Fair (August 1) Job listings: Leasing Assistant / Realtor (Details) You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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? Email me at [email protected].