Unexpected Visitor + Fire Weather Watch + Biden Visits Sacramento

Sacramento CA

09 September, 2021

6:09 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 Friday September 10th, 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: 90 Low: 58. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: Sac Metro Fire responded to a house fire Thursday morning on Madison Avenue. An explosion was reported at the fire. No injuries have been reported. The fire is being investigated for arson. (ABC10)President Joe Biden will visit Sacramento on Monday ahead of a recall campaign event with Gov. Gavin Newsom in Southern California later in the day, the White House said. The announcement said that Biden would survey wildfire damage but did not list more details. The visit comes one day before Californians cast their ballots in the recall election. (KCRA3) A Sacramento woman who was working from home got an unexpected "visitor." Shannon (who didn't want to share her last name) heard a knock at her door. The man at the door covered her Ring video and, as Shannon was walking to the door, he broke it in. The homeowner screamed and scared the burglar away. He has not been apprehended and the neighborhood is still in shock. Officers have been assigned to the case and police say this is an active investigation. (CBS Sacramento) Some parents in the Sac Unified School District's independent study program say their children have yet to receive learning materials or instruction since the school year started. According to an email sent to parents, another 23 teachers are needed to support 1,200 students currently in the program. District officials say the delays come after failed negotiations about the program with the union representing Sacramento's teachers. (ABC10) A UC Davis climate professor explains why our water and fire situation in Northern California may be changing. He says we are getting the same amount of precipitation, or even more in some places, than normal, but it is coming in a more compressed timeframe, so our hot weather season is becoming longer. He says if we look at Bakersfield, in Southern California, we can see our potential future with dryer hills and fewer trees. (CBS Sacramento) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Sacramento! Today in Sacramento: The Renaissance Society at California State University, Sacramento is pleased to invite you to an exciting presentation by distinguished climate scientist, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. (9 am) Welcome Fall with the 14th annual Brewfest at the Ballpark at Sutter Health Park. There will be tons of local craft breweries to choose from, plenty of food and tunes from Sugar Beast. (6:30 pm; 5:30 PM VIP access)Enjoy some Comedy Under the Stars in Elk Grove. The Cosumnes Community Services District and Laughs Unlimited are partnering to bring you the humor of Cory Michaelis. This show is suitable for adults only (ages 18+). (8 pm)Capital Stage is presenting Hold These Truths. The story follows Gordon Hirabayashi, a student at University of Washington in Seattle during WWII, who fights the US government's orders to forcibly remove and mass incarcerate all people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. The Davis Enterprise calls it a story of "humor and hope." (8 pm)The Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera presents Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony at the Memorial Auditorium. A pre-concert lecture begins at 7 pm. All ticketholders are welcome. (8 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Sacramento is under a Fire Weather Watch. A chance of scattered thunder storms could produce lightning and gusty winds. This may lead to critical fire weather conditions.(Facebook) Single tickets on sale now for The Sacramento Ballet 2021/22 season. If you like podcasts, this one called What Is California? looks really interesting. It's by a guy that is a journalist in residence at Sacramento State and former Sactown magazine senior editor. He does a deep dive into what makes California, well... California. Some of the episodes look pretty enlightening. The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2021 TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax ) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that carry out community-based programs and/or services in the areas of economic and workforce development, arts and culture, community development, or health and human services. Applications will be accepted online beginning September 10. (Saccounty.net) 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 Gigs & services: In home grooming (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Marketing Assistant - Fast & Easy Work! (Details) Add your job listing You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. 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? Email me at [email protected].