Public Safety Power Shutoffs + Fighting Bulldogs + WWE Is Back

Sacramento CA

16 August, 2021

5:38 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 Tuesday August 17th, 2021! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 61. Here are the top stories in Sacramento today: PG&E shuts off power to households throughout the year for maintenance and fire protection. These are called Public Safety Power Shutoffs or PSPS. The utility said it may shut off power in several communities near the Dixie Fire in the coming days. Shutoffs are possible Tuesday and Wednesday in 16 counties, including several in and around the Sacramento Region. (CBS Sacramento) See the resources you can use, including an interactive map showing current and forecast outages for your area. (ABC10) No matter how you feel about the politics behind the US leaving Afghanistan, the stories of the Sacramentans with family in the country are difficult. Many fear they will never see their families again and those who are in communication with their families share stories of despair. (ABC10 & FOX40) A Sacramento man has been arrested in Santa Rosa on felony weapons charges. Isaiah Saunders, 22 of Sacramento, was booked into jail on charges of felony possession of having a loaded firearm in a vehicle and felony possession of a concealed firearm. After a routine traffic stop, police smelled "freshly burnt marijuana" prompting a search of the vehicle which turned up a .45 caliber handgun with an 11 bullet magazine with one round in the chamber. (ABC10) Folsom High football opens on the road this week at Monterey Trail, the last team to beat them in regulation play back in 2019 when teams were last meeting on the field. Though the Bulldogs look like the better team on paper this year, the team and coach have a lot of respect for Monterey Trail "due to the discipline by their coaches and players. They're patient." according to Bulldog coach Paul Doherty. (Folsom Telegraph)WWE is returning to Sacramento this fall. The Golden 1 Center will host Monday Night Raw on October 18th. Tickets start at $20 and go on sale this Friday, August 20th. (ABC10) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you by Ring, makers of home alarm systems. Ring alarm systems start as low as $199, and Ring offers free advice by phone on how to set up a system in your own home. Click here to learn more. Thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Sacramento! Tuesday's events in Sacramento Last one into the pool is a rotten dog! It's an open facility pool party at Dogtopia! Bring your furry friend for a splashing good time. (10 am)It's Taco Tuesday at 58 Degrees and Holding. $15 for 3 street tacos and a margarita or beer. And did I mention they have a chocolate board for dessert for an extra $10? YUM! (4 pm)It's Open Mic Tuesday at Kupros Craft House. Share your musical talents with Sacramento! Sign up starts at 5:30 and music will begin at 6. (5:30 pm)Congressman Ami Bera is holding a telephone town hall with Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County Public Health Officer, for an update on COVID-19 in our region. (6 pm)Ever completely run out of energy during a workout? It might be a nutrition or hydration issue. Join Coach Tim Sorenson, at Rancho Endurance Sports and learn how to properly hydrate and fuel your body for training and racing. (6:30 pm)Amateur comedians have a chance to be onstage with the pros at the Laughs Unlimited ProAm Showcase. Show your support for new talent as you laugh your face off with the pros! (8 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook You know how sometimes you live in a city your whole life, but you never really get out and explore it? If that describes you, get off the couch and try one or two, or all three of these self-guided walking tours of Sacramento! Check out an introduction to Sac tour, a museum tour and an historical building tour - and, as a bonus, there is an Eat, Drink and Be Merry tour to celebrate your success. Go on! Treat yourself to a tour of Sac and get your exercise at the same time. You'll need a smart phone and some good walking shoes. You're officially in the loop 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? You can email me at [email protected].