🌱 Rash Of Hit & Runs + Jointed Cue Billiards Returns! + More Fog

Sacramento CA

11 November, 2021

7:19 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 November 12th, 2021! First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 69 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: This week, the US House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Very preliminary estimates show that the formulaic components of the bill could provide the Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) as much as $14 million per year for five years. "SCDA is thrilled with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," said Cindy Nichol, Director of Airports for Sacramento County. "As SCDA looks to adapt to the future of air travel, the financial tools provided by the infrastructure bill will be important components of our efforts to put the people at the center of every trip, every experience, every day. " (Press Release Desk) The Sacramento City Unified School District says it is struggling with a substitute teacher shortage. A partial solution could lie in pay raises for substitute teachers, according to the district's superintendent. For the pay raises to become a reality, the Sacramento City Teachers Association would need to sign the "memorandum of understanding" with the district. Superintendent Jorge Aguilar says the union has not yet signed the MOU. The president of the SCTA said he is in support of the pay raises for substitute teachers and is confused with the hold-up. (KCRA3) There have been a rash of deadly hit-and-run crashes in our region in recent weeks. A 78-year-old great-grandfather was one of the latest victims. Rogelia Ruiz Fraga was on his morning walk to the store when he was hit, not once, but twice at the Fruitridge Avenue and 24th Street intersection. He was killed. Sacramento police records show there have been 11 fatal hit-and-run collisions in their jurisdiction to date this year, and only one of those has resulted in an arrest. These hit-and-run investigations are all categorized as felony homicide investigations. They will not go away until someone is caught. (Good Day Sacramento) Jointed Cue Billiards, a popular Sacramento pool hall, is back in business after it was shut down for three years over a controversial ADA lawsuit. Katy Damani took over ownership with her husband, a long-time player at the hall, after the original business closed and the lawsuit was dropped. The new owners put in more than $70,000 in ADA renovations. "It was all worth it to be able to do this, to see people in here enjoying a place that they have loved for the last 50 years or more," said Damani. (CBS Sacramento) The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office has been working on more than 100 search warrants over the past six months, resulting in 26 arrests and the seizure of 23 firearms at 19 locations in Sacramento. The operation came to a close on Wednesday. The DA, Anne Marie Schubert, said action needed to be taken with the number of guns on the street of Sacramento. Sacramento police took the lead with agencies from the state and federal levels as they targeted gangs and gun-related violence. "We have to be aggressive on this. The fact of the matter is that gun violence is killing our community," Schubert said. (FOX40) 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! Friday's events in Sacramento: Don't forget to drop off your turkey for the turkey drive at Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services until 7:00 PM tonight! (7:00 AM)Join literary nonprofit Stories on Stage Sacramento for the last performance of the 2021 season. Sacramento-area actor Imani Mitchell will perform an excerpt from award-winning author Natashia Deon's second novel, The Perishing. (5:00 PM)Come to the 15th Annual Sacramento Horror Film Festival, if you dare. (6:00 PM)lovelytheband and Sir Sly will be at Ace of Spades in Sacramento (6:30 PM)Cult phenomenon The Room is playing at the Tower Theater in Sacramento (7:00 PM) Sacramento Patch Notebook If you've been south to the Sacramento Delta lately, you may have noticed that the towns aren't quite as vibrant as they used to be and the average age of the patrons in the businesses is getting older. Unfortunately, the Census bears that out. Walnut Grove, once a bustling community, is down 6% from the last Census and other towns are seeing their share of population reduction, as well. But, it's kind of a cool place to spend a day (and a dollar) or two. Check it out! You'll be glad you did. (SN&R) Fog is in the forecast for the next couple of mornings. Do you know how fog forms? Here is a great infographic on valley fog! (Facebook) Join the California Arts Council team! They're currently looking for qualified candidates to fill two Program Manager (apply by 11/18 & 11/25) positions at the CAC (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free College Admissions and Financial Aid Webinar (November 13) All Together Now! Champagne Gala (November 14) Magnum Force - Live Pro MMA - Cage Fights - Sat. Nov. 27th - Save $5 with promo code: blue (November 27) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving 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 reach me at [email protected].