Student COVID Testing + Camp Sacramento Saved + Rediscover Folsom

Sacramento CA

31 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 Wednesday September 1st, 2021! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 52. What a gorgeous day! Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the Arden Arcade area on Tuesday. When they arrived they found one person deceased in the vehicle. Arson investigators were called. The department hasn't shared any identifying information about the person who was found in the vehicle. (ABC10)The Sacramento City Unified School District has announced that it will provide COVID testing for all students and teachers beginning September 2 and extending through the school year. While testing is optional for the students, all teachers and faculty will be required to show proof of vaccination or undergo weekly tests. (KCRA3)Camp Sacramento in the El Dorado National Forest narrowly escaped damage from the Caldor Fire over the weekend. The camp celebrated its 100 year anniversary this year, and what an anniversary present the firefighters gave it! They worked round the clock clearing brush and keeping hoses on the structures. The camp, run by the city of Sacramento, is not fully "out of the woods" yet, as crews are still extinguishing hot spots and mopping up the area, but the worst of the fire is past and all structures are still standing. (Sacramento City Express)Arson is suspected in a fire that damaged a home in Sacramento County early Tuesday morning, and the suspect has been put on a mental health hold. Sacramento firefighters were called to a house fire along Propitious Court, off of Elkhorn and Don Julio boulevards around 3:3o on Tuesday morning. The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and no one was injured. A resident of the home is believed to have started the fire, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says. That person has since been put on a mental health hold. (CBS Sacramento)WALKSacramento is a non-profit organization that is focused on understanding how infrastructure and community design affect safety and overall health of the community. They are currently collaborating with the Sacramento County Department of Public Health on a Safe Routes to Parks and Healthy Retail initiative in North and South Sacramento to improve health through active travel to healthy destinations with a priority on youth development and engagement. More and more research says that walking and healthy, engaged communities are vital for wellness and longevity. It's great to see Sacramento actively engaged! (Comstock Magazine) Tired of paying too much for your prescriptions? GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies. Works for pet medications, too! GoodRx also helps bring the Daily to Sacramento. Support our sponsor and see how much you can save by going to GoodRx.com. Today in Sacramento The Sac State University Union's UNIQUE Programs is hosting a jazz concert featuring the Reggie Graham Quartet. This free event will be outdoors at The University Union's Serna Plaza. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on. (12 noon)Learn to speak Italian in this 8 week course that starts today at the Murer House in Folsom. Classes are one day/week on Wednesdays. (4 pm) It's your last chance to get your COVID vaccine before school starts on Thursday! SCUSD is offering a COVID clinic for everyone 12+ at he SCUSD Serna Center (5735 47th Avenue). Walk in appointments are available. (4 pm)Jordan Rudess will delight you with his acoustic piano offerings at the Sofia. Known for his rock keyboard prowess and playing with artists like Deep Purple and David Bowie, Rudess is returning to his acoustic roots for this concert. (7 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Always wanted to go to The Tower Dinner during the Farm-to-Fork Festival? You, and 99% of the rest of Sacramento.... But look what they're doing this year for us! From Aug. 30 – Sept. 11, 2021, restaurants and caterers across the Sacramento region will offer their take on the famous Tower Bridge Dinner menu. Diners can enjoy locally sourced, multi-course meals that are paired with regional wines, beers and more…right from home. These menus look amazing! Are there enough days to try them all?? Restaurants are being added so check back often! Rediscover a little corner of Sacramento County. The Stockton Record has a nice piece about Folsom. It'll give you a bit of the history and make you want to take a weekend away, right in your own backyard! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Labor Day Accident & Injury Prevention Program (September 6) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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? Contact me at [email protected].