🌱 Sacramento Artist Thiebaud Dies at 101 + Hwy 50 Closures

Sacramento CA

26 December, 2021

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Welcome back, Sacramento! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. First, today's weather: Mainly cloudy with a shower. High: 48 Low: 33. Here are the top five stories in Sacramento today: The Darling Aviary bar in Downtown Sacramento is asking for whoever stole their beloved Ned the Nutcracker to bring it back. The establishment has a security video that shows someone "borrowing" it without asking. The bar is hoping the patron will return the Christmas favorite and get themselves back on Santa's nice list. (CBS Sacramento)A Christmas morning crash took the life of one person and left another person hurt, Metro Fire of Sacramento says. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it slammed into a tree. Captain Parker Wilbourn with Metro Fire told ABC10 the driver died as a result of the crash, while the passenger survived. Wilbourn said the only reason the passenger is alive is because they crawled to the back seat to retrieve something. (ABC10)The planned conversion of a North Natomas hotel to housing for families experiencing homelessness has been approved for $29 million in state funding. The Staybridge Suites at 140 Promenade Circle will become Vista Nueva, a 116-unit permanent supportive housing community with onsite services for families and children. Families are expected to move in this spring. (Sacramento City Express)Wayne Thiebaud, whose iconic paintings of pies, ice cream and cakes made him known across the globe has died. He was 101. Thiebaud died Saturday at his home in Sacramento. One of Northern California's most celebrated artists, Thiebaud was best known for being associated with pop art and for his still-life depictions of desserts and other diner foods. The Crocker Art Museum has held a Thiebaud exhibition each decade since hosting his first solo show in 1951 and last year celebrated his 100th birthday by featuring 100 works that spanned his career. Asked in an interview last year what advice he would give to a young artist, Thiebaud told Sactown Magazine it would be to "work your head off and work harder than you think you need to work." (KCRA3)Spinouts of motorists on Highway 50 prompted Caltrans to close multiple sections of the roadway Saturday night and into the day on Sunday. Caltrans closed eastbound traffic on Highway 50 beginning 9 miles east of Placerville to Pollock Pines. Highway 50 was also closed in both directions from Echo Summit to Meyers in El Dorado County due to spinouts and whiteout conditions. (FOX40) Today's Sacramento Daily is brought to you in part 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) Today in Sacramento: Join Amelia Bearheart for Tinkering with Toys at the Aerospace Museum in Sacramento. Learn the history and science behind some favorite old-fashioned toys you can play with, and then craft and take home toys you will love! (10:00 AM)Come out for the 2021 Folsom Kwanzaa Celebration at Negro Bar State Historic Park - Ground Breaking Ceremony. (2:30 PM)Love To Sing? Join Gold Country Ladies Sing A Cappella. Learn Basic Barbershop Harmony Skills! Free! Virtual. (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Expect cold overnight and morning temperatures this week. Be sure to protect your people, pets, plants & pipes! (Facebook)Interested in displaying your work at the Pence Gallery in 2022? It is looking for artists like you! Every month, the Pence features a new display of work along its stairway from emerging local and regional artists. The space strictly allows for 2D work, ranging from paintings, prints, collages, encaustics, mixed media, and more. All work must be for sale, with a 50% commission to the artist. (SN&R)Today is National Visit The Zoo Day. Sacramento has lots of options for celebrating this day in and around our city. Of Course there's the Sacramento Zoo, but how about the Zoo Sanctuary in Folsom, or the Micke Grove Zoo in Lodi? Or, if you want to be inside on these soggy winter days, maybe stretch the definition and head out for SeaQuest in Folsom. Here's a list of zoos, and zoo-like adventures for you to try! More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) 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. I'll see you soon! — 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...