Hwy 50 Accidents + Red Flag Warning + Bark-B-Q

Sacramento CA

10 October, 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 October 11th, 2021! First, today's weather: Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 47. Here are the top stories in Sacramento today: It's a sad state of affairs when a comic store gets victimized, but that's what happened to Empire's Comics on Fulton Blvd. last week. The thieves broke in early in the morning before the store opened and stole about $400 worth of merchandise. Unfortunately, they also did about $4,000 worth of damage. Loyal patrons have started a fundraiser to help Empire's Comics with the cost of damage repairs. Police are still searching for the bandits. (KCRA3) If you've driven down Highway 50 lately, this will not be a surprise to you, but accidents are on the rise due to all of the construction on the freeway. Honestly, sometimes it's hard just to figure out where the lanes are supposed to be on this stretch of the road. From March to August, the California Highway Patrol responded to around 360 crashes from Watt Avenue to the Sacramento River on westbound Highway 50. That's around a 70% jump from the same time period during 2019. Beware, though, Caltrans and CHP are working together to plan a "swarm," where an enhanced number of CHP officers will be working to increase enforcement to force drivers to pay attention. (CBS Sacramento)The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is working to connect people with jobs by holding a job fair. It held the "You Betta Work" career fair on Friday, featuring more than 20 companies and small businesses. Robynne Rose-Haymer of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center said this job fair came together to make sure those in the LGBTQ community have both affirming and inclusive job opportunities within the region. (ABC10)Pet Owners of Citrus Heights, a local nonprofit commonly known by its acronym "POOCH," will be hosting a "Bark-B-Q" fundraiser later this month at C-Bar-C Park. Tickets are $20 per person and includes pulled pork or brisket, along with sides of potato salad, coleslaw, green salad and rolls. Past fundraisers have raised money for such things as an ADA compliant walking path the organization is seeking to build inside C-Bar-C's dog parks. (Citrus Heights Sentinel) If you've been to Folsom lately, you've likely seen the yellow ribbons tied around posts and poles throughout the city. They were put there to welcome home soldier Tyler Justin Vargas Andrews who was wounded in Kabul on August 26th. Unfortunately, it's going to be a bit longer before Sergeant Andrews gets to see those ribbons. He just underwent his 23rd surgery to repair his injuries. "Tyler is the most severely wounded to have survived," stated a public post by Warfighter Overwatch, a veterans' organization supporting Andrews and his family. "With two amputations, we are lucky Tyler is still with us. He is a miracle." I'm sure Folsom will be waiting with open arms whenever Sergeant Andrews is allowed to return home. (Folsom Telegraph) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Monday's events in Sacramento: Take your little ones to a Halloween Art Party at The Art Box in Orangevale. They'll make slime, paint pumpkins, decorate cookies and more! (3:30 pm)Try Tau and Space Wolves Paint and Take at Game Kastle in Sacramento (5pm)Prickly Pear Twilight paint and sip will be at Round Table in Citrus Heights (5:30 pm)45 Days: The Fight for the Nation Directed by Emile Ghessen is playing at The Crest Theatre Sacramento (7 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of interior Northern California. Gusty winds will develop late tonight into Tuesday, and combined with dry conditions and fuels, will lead to critical fire weather conditions. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 12) No Shelter - Pro/AM MMA (October 23) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you soon. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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. 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