Fire Halts Trains + RydeFreeRT + Get Your Flu Shot

Sacramento CA

26 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 Monday September 27th, 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: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 53. Here are the top stories in Sacramento today: Officers are looking for a hit-and-run driver that killed a woman in South Sacramento on Saturday night. The call came about 8:37 p.m. that a woman had been struck at Stockton Boulevard and Lemon Park Way, police said. When emergency services arrived, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. (KCRA3) A grass fire was sparked near a homeless encampment by Haggin Oaks golf course on Saturday afternoon. The fire was near the Union Pacific train tracks and trains and traffic were stopped as firefighters wrestled with the blaze. The fire burned about two acres, just off Roseville Road and was brought under control by Saturday night. (FOX40) If you park at Sac State, watch your vehicle! Sac State police have seen a rash of stolen vehicles on the campus. They are not releasing details, but vehicles have been stolen from Hornet Commons, Lot 10, Parking Structure 5 and Lot 2, police said. No suspects have been identified. Anyone with information on these thefts or similar incidents should contact the Sacramento State Police Department at 916-278-6000. (FOX40) A jury has convicted a Sacramento man of two violent rapes that occurred in June 2006 and November 2009 according to the Sacramento District Attorney's office. Hawthorne McGee was convicted of the rape of two different 14 year old victims. DNA evidence collected after both of the assaults and rapes has been matched to McGee. McGee faces 45 years to life behind bars and is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 20. (CBS Sacramento)RydeFreeRT, a partnership between the City of Sacramento and SacRT, has been funded and extended for a third year. The program allows youth, K-12, to ride the Sacramento Transit System for free. "RydeFreeRT is a critical piece in supporting our young people and ensuring their success in life," said Councilmember Jay Schenirer, who championed the program. RydeFreeRT was founded in response to a survey conducted by three Sacramento school districts which found that one in four students reported missing at least one day of school during a six-week period because of transportation issues. The program has been a success, seeing increases in student ridership and school attendance. The City Council voted Tuesday to fund the program the needed $750K for the coming year. (Sacramento City Express) Monday's events in Sacramento: Try your hand at Mahjong at the Sierra2Senior Center in Sacramento (10 am) Experience a Stargate meditation at Land Park in Sacramento (1 pm) Cold War Kids will be at Ace of Spades (7 pm)Come out and watch Pat Metheny Side-Eye at the Crest Theater (7:30 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Looks like there will be a change to wetter weather late Monday into early Tuesday, although rain amounts will generally be light according to the National Weather Service. (Facebook)With flu season approaching, Sacramento County Public Health urges everyone to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their families from influenza. From Sept. 28 – Nov. 13, the Sacramento County Immunization Assistance Program will host free Adult and Family Flu Clinics throughout Sacramento County. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Spontaneous Speech Online Class for 3-5 Grade Students (September 28) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 6) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into 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 email me at [email protected].