🌱 School Bus AI + Homicides Double + Global Winter Wonderland!

Sacramento CA

18 November, 2021

6:37 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 19th, 2021! First, today's weather: A morning shower. High: 58 Low: 46. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: Sacramento City Unified School District will be part of a pilot program to use artificial intelligence to track "stop-arm" violations. The District has partnered with a company called BusPatrol to put cameras on five school buses to deter drivers from speeding past buses when their stop-arm is out. The cameras take pictures of the license plates of cars that keep driving when the arm is out. BusPatrol says the license plate data of the cars that violate the law will be stored on each bus, and then the company will build an "evidence package" that they will send to police so citations can be made. (KCRA3) Every year, Sacramento County's Gifts from the Heart Program brightens the lives of more than 3,000 children, disabled adults and seniors by bringing them wrapped gifts before Christmas. Now in its 33rd year, the program is in full swing. Gifts from the Heart provides presents for vulnerable clients under the care of Child Protective Services and Senior and Adult Services. Gifts from the Heart has added a gift registry at major online retailers. Supporters are welcome to purchase a new gift from any online vendor and have it shipped to the Business Park address. You can also drop off new unwrapped gifts/toys for any age group by Thursday, Dec. 9, at one of the county lobby locations. Cash donations are also gratefully accepted. (Saccounty.gov) At least one person was killed and two others have major injuries after a crash in Sacramento on Wednesday evening, according to police. The crash involved three vehicles and happened in the area of 42nd Street and Broadway around 5:30 p.m. No other details were released. (KCRA3)The number of homicides in Sacramento this year is nearly double that of 2020. So far in 2021, there have been 39 homicides in the city of Sacramento. In 2020, there were 23. Community leaders and activists are frustrated with the increase and say they need more help from the city. Councilmember Katie Valenzuela promised immediate financial support for the community groups. (FOX40)The City of Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture has been selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in the amount of $500,000 to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. Sacramento City Council must adopt a resolution to accept the grant at an upcoming Council meeting. More details on how to apply for support through the program will be made available in early 2022. (Sacramento City Express) From our sponsor: Hey Sacramento, want a smarter home for the holidays? Take our interactive tour to see the latest and best smart home products, hand-selected by Patch's editors. Friday's events in Sacramento: Calling all ski and snowboard enthusiasts! Get ready for the snowy season with the Nor Cal Ski & Snowboard Festival at Cal Expo! (6:00 PM)Sportsman's Warehouse opens a new store in Elk Grove. There will be fun for the entire family (including a military and police discount) in this 40,109 square foot store. (9:00 AM)Sacramento Harvest Festival returns to Cal Expo, to offer Sacramento area residents the best Holiday shopping, showcasing hundreds of vendors, entertainment, unique food inspiration for Thanksgiving, and much more. (10:00 AM) Global Winter Wonderland Imaginarium at Cal Expo begins tonight. It will feature carnival rides, games, millions of LED lights, and even a laser light show. (5:00 PM) Sacramento Patch Notebook Happy Belated Birthday, Mickey! I missed celebrating Mickey's birthday with you yesterday, but let's show him some love today. He was 93 yesterday. Check out this AWESOME collection at Stage 9 in Old Sac. (Spoiler alert: You'll also see a treat in this video. They were testing the lights on the official Sacramento Christmas tree when this reporter was there on his way to Stage 9 and he gives you a sneak preview. It's beautiful!)Run to Feed the Hungry 2021: Here's how to register for this classic Thanksgiving Day event in Sacramento.Visit Sacramento is looking for a digital and administrative professional to join the marketing and communications team. (Instagram)Check out Folsom Lake from mid-October vs. mid-November, as viewed from Sentinel-2🛰️ (European Space Agency). (Facebook). We're making progress!! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Magnum Force - Live Pro MMA Cage Fights Thanksgiving Weekend! Save $5! (November 27) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying 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 contact me at [email protected].