Crane Conundrum + Furry Fire Fugitives + Francis Flores Found

Sacramento CA

15 August, 2021

5:40 PM

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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 Monday August 16th, 2021! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 101 Low: 61. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: One diner got the birthday of a lifetime as he happened to be celebrating his big day right across the street from where a construction crane toppled. "This kind of happened to be up my alley. I'm a civil engineer and I've dealt with cranes through my career." Rick Poeppelman, the birthday boy and civil engineer of 38 years, said. The crew was able to right the crane, but it took several hours, during which time Twelfth Street between K and L Streets was closed. (KCRA3) Police have located a missing at-risk 60-year-old woman. Francis Flores was last seen leaving her apartment in North Sacramento near Kokomo Drive and E Commerce Way. She was considered at risk due to medical issues and the fact that she is non-verbal, but she has now been recovered. (ABC10) The Sacramento SPCA has taken in some new animals from Plumas County and they're adorable! The SPCA is helping out by taking these animals to leave more room for those impacted by the Dixie Fire. They're almost ready for their forever homes! (Facebook)An investigation is underway after a shooting on a SacRT bus Friday night. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. The suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived. (KCRA3)Elk Grove police received a call for medical aid Sunday morning, but when they arrived at the home the person answering the door would not let them inside. He also would not follow their instructions, so they arrested him. When they entered the home they found a deceased victim with a stab wound. Police said the victim and the person in custody knew each other but no additional information was released. (FOX40) Today in Sacramento Shake off the weekend at Mountain Bike Monday at the Sacramento Valley Conservancy. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30 pm-8:00 pm. There is a 50 person maximum so you'll need to pre-register for this event. (4:30 pm) Get 25% off at Jackrabbit Brewing tonight with your Sacramento Beer Frontier passport! Don't have a passport? Why not?? Get one here. (3 pm)Deicide with guests Kataklysm, Internal Bleeding, & Begat the Nephilim will be at Holy Driver. Admission $25. (6:30 pm)Olive this event! It's olive tasting at Red Bus Brewery in Folsom. Learn how to pair your favorite olives with just the right beer, or your favorite beer with just the right olives. (7 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Get outta town! And try this unique hike in the Sierras! You'll combine lots of history with lots of modern as you wind your way through these old railroad tunnels that are famous for their layers of graffiti. This hike is perfect this time of year because you'll be shielded from the sun. In fact, it gets chilly in there, so dress accordingly. It's National Rum Day, so why not celebrate it aloha style? Visit The Jungle Bird on J Street for some rummy concoctions Jimmy Buffet would envy! I'll have a Spooky's Lagoon, please. That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].