🌱SMUD Debacle + Rancho Cordova Shopping Spree + DOCO Rewards App

Sacramento CA

16 December, 2021

7:21 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, December 17th! First, today's weather: Fog, then some sun. High: 47 Low: 35. Here are the top 5 stories in Sacramento today: More than 500 people were still without power in downtown Sacramento Wednesday night and power won't be restored for everyone until today, according to SMUD. This follows a fire and explosion at SMUD's downtown substation on Tuesday. Crews are working around the clock to restore energy. The outages are impacting traffic lights, many of which are still dark at intersections throughout the city. Some have described crossing the streets as a game of chance at some downtown Sacramento intersections. "Something like this really has never happened before," SMUD Spokesperson Lindsay VanLaningham said. As of 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, SMUD says the cause of the substation fire was still unknown. (KCRA3)With over two million followers on the social media platform, the Sacramento History Museum's page is now the most viewed museum TikTok account in the world. This week, TikTok awarded the museum with a $25,000 gift in recognition of its strong presence on the site. (ABC10)Dozens of kids were recognized by their Rancho Cordova schools as being outstanding students who, while facing times of adversity, still focus on achievement and positive behavior. They were awarded with $100 gift cards from Walmart and a shopping spree with some special first responders. Who wouldn't want to shop for a fun new Fisher Price fire truck with a Sac Metro firefighter?? (CBS Sacramento)Authorities in Sacramento said posts have been making rounds nationwide on TikTok regarding potential school shootings on Dec. 17. Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said it hasn't found any credible threats against county schools. "We are working closely with our law enforcement partners and understand that there is no credible threat to schools in EGUSD or Sacramento County," Elk Grove Unified said in a message to parents. People are encouraged to report any threats or suspicious activity to the school or to law enforcement. (ABC10)The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said it arrested a North Highlands woman Tuesday morning for allegedly killing her sister. Police responded to a home on Rutherford Way near Winthrop Court. The call for help came from the victim's husband who went looking for his wife after she failed to return from her sister's home. Authorities said the woman had "extensive physical trauma" and was "obviously deceased" when they arrived. Deputies said they determined the suspect to be the victim's sister, 59-year-old Sandra Lee Marquette, who had left the scene before they arrived at the home. She was arrested without incident on suspicion of murder and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. (FOX40) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you in part 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! Today in Sacramento: All are welcome at this Meristem student-organized Winter Faire, as they celebrate the season with a bounty of one-of-a-kind gifts created by Meristem students, as well as auction items including gift baskets, gift cards, experiences, vacation home rentals, and more! (11:00 AM)Big Stump Comedy Night is coming to Big Stump Brewing in Midtown. (6:30 PM)Platinum pop rock hitmaker Carolina Liar is returning to the stage for a rare and limited Christmas special show run, performing at Goldfield Trading Post on J Street. (6:30 PM)Tarot, Magick and Music: Meet Lon Milo DuQuette at East Village Bookshop in Sacramento. (7:00 PM)Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour will be at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. (10:00 PM) From my notebook: Snow has been accumulating over Northern Shasta County/Shasta Lake area. Please drive with caution and give yourself extra time to reach your destination if you are on the road. Mountain travel is highly discouraged! (Facebook) Join the SCUSD Nutrition Services Department for curbside food distribution events at nine different school locations on Monday, December 20 and Monday, December 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The boxes are available for all students, staff and community, limit one per vehicle while supplies last. (Facebook) Spend this Saturday afternoon December 18th with us at the @downtownicerink! ⛸ ❄️ Find out how you can get rewarded for holiday shopping with the DOCO Rewards App and taking a turn around the ice between 12-2 PM. Guests can enjoy a voucher for a FREE. @jambajuice_sacramento! (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Sacramento Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — 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...