Car-beque + 9/11 Memorial + Police Standoffs Galore

Sacramento CA

07 September, 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 8th, 2021! Are you a local business owner or marketer in Sacramento? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 105 Low: 69. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: Hiram Johnson High School was closed on Tuesday after a suspect barricaded himself in a home nearby overnight Monday night. The hours-long standoff with police ended when the suspect was shot and killed by officers after he fired on them. The standoff happened in the 3700 block of Redding Avenue. Though the situation was resolved by school time, the area was an active crime scene, so students were asked to stay home. (KCRA3)And if you just can't get enough police standoffs, there was another one that unfolded on Monday in West Sacramento. A suspect barricaded himself inside a West Sacramento home after leading police on a car chase Monday afternoon, forcing the residents of the home to leave immediately, which they did. Police brought the situation to a peaceful resolution. The suspect at the center of the incident still has not been identified by police and it's unclear if he has a relationship with the residents. Authorities will only say that the situation has been resolved. (CBS Sacramento) It was a scary but spectacular scene early Tuesday morning when a car burst into flames after a crash on Highway 99. While the pictures are dramatic, thankfully, no one was injured. It is unclear what led to the crash or the ensuing fire. Traffic along NB Highway 99 was backed up through the early morning. (CBS Sacramento) Sacramento gas prices soared over Labor Day weekend. Prices in the Sacramento region are averaging around $4.35 per gallon, according to AAA. That's the highest price since March 2012. Still, AAA said the majority of people choosing to travel over the Labor Day weekend did so by car. A spokesperson says it is expecting demand to drop off a bit after the weekend. The association is also expecting gas prices to reflect that and start declining. (ABC10)This year marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the US on 9/11. Sacramento will commemorate this event by opening the 9/11 Memorial Plaza to the public from 8 a.m. to noon on September 11. You can pay your respects to those who lost their lives by visiting the permanent structure that houses a granite sphere with the names of the victims, as well as an I-beam from the North Tower. The California Mexican American Veterans Memorial Foundation and Brotherhood American Combat Veterans are slated to host the event. (ABC10) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Wednesday's events in Sacramento: Join the Sac Public Library for a virtual 4-week chair yoga series. Standard yoga poses will be modified so they can be done while seated in a chair. All experience levels are welcome. You may come for all, some, or just one of the sessions. (10 am)Sacramento Unified School District is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the SCUSD Serna Center. For more information about the district's vaccination efforts visit www.scusd.edu/vaccinations. (4 pm)Are you loving Wednesdays at Winn? (Me, too!) Try adding sipping to your adventure! There will be a wine garden at the Winn farmer's market tonight, sponsored by Acheson Wine Company! $10 gets you three tastes. (5 pm)How about enjoying the last balmy nights of summer with S'mores in the Park in Elk Grove? It's a free event hosted by the Girl Scouts. Drop by, grab a s'more and find out what the Girl Scouts is all about! (5:30 pm)The Starlet Room at Harlow's presents Blues & Bourbon: Andy Santana & The West Coast Playboys. Veteran west coast musician Andy Santana is a smooth, dynamic vocalist and harmonica player with a sophisticated urban style. (6:30 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Commemorate the 171st anniversary of California statehood with a virtual visit to the California Museum in Sacramento on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (InMenlo)The Kings are looking for outgoing performers to create an entertaining Street Team for the 2021-2022 Kings season at Golden 1 Center! Auditions are today! You must be comfortable in front of crowds, eager to entertain and it's a bonus if you are a performer with a unique skillset such as Flippers, Gymnasts, Aerialists, Jugglers, Baton Twirlers, Stunt Teams, Stilt Walkers, Mimes, Roller Skaters, Break-dancers and Unicyclists. Registration opens at 5 p.m. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Labyrinth Walk & Spiritual Talk - FREE (October 9) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you around! If you're enjoying 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].