Chief Hahn Retires + Aftershock After COVID + Nat'l Bubbly Day

Sacramento CA

12 August, 2021

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Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Friday the 13th! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 99 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Sacramento today: Chief Daniel Hahn, Sacramento's first Black police chief, announced his retirement Wednesday on Twitter. A veteran of over 40 years on the force, Hahn served both the Sacramento and Roseville communities during his tenure, ending his career with 7 years as Sacramento's 45th chief of police, during a particularly tumultuous time, both in Sacramento and in the nation. (KCRA3) A security guard reportedly opened fire at an apartment complex on Ramona Avenue early Thursday morning. According to the security guard, the two people he shot at were armed. Two people later showed up at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Police are investigating to see if the two are related. Notably, this same apartment complex was the scene of an officer-involved shooting in 2020 that left a suspect dead. (CBS Sacramento) Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened just after 1:00 Thursday morning. The shooting happened on the Capitol Mall just south of the Tower Bridge. Authorities believe there was an altercation between a group of people on the River Walk just prior to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, the victim has not been named and nobody is in custody at the time of this writing. (FOX40)More than forty community organizations, groups and individuals have been selected to support community outreach efforts for the City's Independent Redistricting Commission. They will be receiving stipends to support their mission of reaching every resident in the city of Sacramento to inform them of what redistricting is and how to get involved. Participants in the outreach program were chosen by a competitive application process. There are 5 ways for the community to participate in the redistricting process: attend community meetings; call in to public meetings; submit e-comments on the proposed agenda; submit comments on the city's website; submit a redistricting map. (sacramentocityexpress.com) Aftershock 2021 is coming LIVE in October! But to participate in this popular festival you will need proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entrance. This requirement is not only for attendees, but for staff and talent, as well. "We need to bring people back together to heal from the past 18 months... I am confident that these requirements are what is needed to guarantee that we have fun and safe festivals this Fall." promoter Danny Wimmer said on Facebook. (KCRA3) 5G is going to change the way we live, and Verizon is building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G will make life better for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Sacramento! Friday's events in Sacramento A quadruple can release and live music! Who could resist that? It's all yours at Flatland Brewing. Plus, any IPA called "Radical Death" is worth a try! (5 pm)I hate to see summer end, but if it's going to end it might as well end with a bash! Check out the End of Summer Bash in Elk Grove. There will be an outdoor family movie, inflatables and a backpack giveaway! (6 pm)Jax Hammer hits the amphitheater at Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova with classic rock rockin' the house! Get there early to get some shade and grab some grub from the food trucks. Bring your own lawn chairs and coolers! (6:30 pm)Wear your favorite glittery glove and moonwalk your way over to Swabbies On The River for Rock With You - The Michael Jackson Tribute. This show recreates the artist that Michael Jackson was at his peak on the "1987 Bad Tour." (6:30 pm)Start your night in Folsom at The Folsom Hotel and Saloon and groove to the Southern Rock sounds of Cripple Creek Band. Then bop your way across the street to The Hacienda for TWO2O to finish your night with some music and margaritas! (7 pm and 9 pm)TROOP is performing at the Guild Theater. They are an R&B band with three number-one singles and ten top-ten singles on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. TROOP is an acronym for Total Respect Of Other People. I can get behind that! (7 pm)It's comedy night at LogOff Brewing. Log off those work computers and join the fun! (8 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Thunderstorms are coming to the Sierras and where there is thunder there is (was) lightning! Follow these 3 tips to stay safe. (Facebook)Heirloom Acres has announced dates for their popular Summer Wildflower U-Pick events. You get 90 minutes to pick as many beautiful summer blooms as fit into a big plastic basket that they give you. From asters to zinnias, they've got you covered! Bring your own clippers. Last Saturday Firehouse Subs held a bottled water drive for first responders and communities impacted by the extreme heat. Sacramento Firehouse Subs restaurants collected and donated 1,920 water bottles! Thank you, Sacramento! (Firehouse Subs; Press Release)It's National Prosecco Day so why not check out Fizz champagne and bubbles bar in Downtown Commons? For some fun, try drinking your bubbly with your left hand because it's also National Lefthanders Day! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Job listings: Clean Room Assembly Technician (Details) You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. If you're loving 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? You can contact me at [email protected].