🌱 Downtown Sac Plan + Santa Dropped By + Stormy Is Home

Sacramento CA

02 November, 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 November 3rd, 2021! First, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 70 Low: 57. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: Downtown is a bit of a ghost town these days. With government workers working remotely, the office space and amenities in the downtown are going largely unused. But there is a plan to change all of that, with several high-rise residential structures scheduled for construction. The first is nearly done, and a newest entrant on the plan is a luxury high rise at 3rd and Capital. The ultimate vision is more like a "mid-town" with residential living space and entertainment venues interspersed. (CBS Sacramento) Quarantine protocols are in place and an investigation is underway after a vaccinated person incarcerated in Sacramento County died after testing positive for COVID-19, health officials said. The 76-year-old inmate was vaccinated in June while in custody and was being treated for "multiple underlying health conditions" that were "long-term" and "significant." "We are working closely with Correctional Health staff to conduct contact tracing and mitigate the spread," Sacramento County Public Health Officer Olivia Kasirye said. (KCRA3) Santa made a stop at the Golden 1 Center for a 7-year-old boy named Pastor from Woodland who is fighting leukemia. Make-a-Wish whispered in Santa's ear that this little guy wanted to meet him, so Santa brought his winter wonderland from the North Pole to Sacramento. Santa and Pastor enjoyed a hot cocoa together before Santa headed back up north to get ready for his big day next month. (ABC10)On Monday, November 1 just before 12:45 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of J Street and 29th Street regarding a report of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. When police arrived on the scene they found a person with major injuries. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene. The involved car had fled the scene before authorities arrived. The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free "P3 Tips" smartphone app. (Patch Press Release Desk)Remember the kitty that was rescued from the raging river in the storm a few weeks ago? If you don't, the poor little feral thing was pulled into the rushing water by the storm and nearly drowned before a good samaritan waded in and rescued it. Once it was warm and dry, it was a gray little ball of fluff. The hero, Skip Campbell and his family initially decided to adopt it out, but according to Campbell the kitten "snuggled with my older daughter Michelle last night for a few hours and it was over." The family is adopting little "Stormy." (KCRA3) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Wednesday's events in Sacramento: The University Union's UNIQUE Programs is pleased to host a hip hop concert featuring Oke Junior. This free event will be hosted in The University Union's Hinde Auditorium. (12 Noon)Blues & Bourbon: Big Chiefs will be at The Starlet Room in Sacramento (5:30 pm)It's Wine & Cigar Night at the Sheldon Wine Shop in Elk Grove. Sheldon Wine Shop and Herf Cigar Lounge are teaming up to bring their awesome cigars to Elk Grove! (6 pm)Ozzy McNazz is the first ever comedy special to be performed at the Historic Boardwalk in Orangevale! (7 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook The California Arts Council is seeking self-nominations from artists, culture bearers, government employees, and individuals with community-based organizations statewide to participate in upcoming program development community panels for their new pilot program.(Facebook) Join Sierra Health Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, and Sacramento County Public Health for an online COVID-19 Vaccine Educational Forum for Parents and Guardians on November 4 from 6pm to 7:30pm. The focus of this session will be families with children ages 12 and up.(Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 9) All Together Now! Champagne Gala (November 14) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update. 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? You can contact me at [email protected].