🌱 Governator Finalizes Divorce + Sac Shark Attack Victim

Sacramento CA

30 December, 2021

7:25 PM

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Happy Friday, people of Sacramento! Here's everything you need to know going on in Sacramento today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and chilly. High: 49 Low: 32. Here are the top 5 stories in Sacramento today: Statistics for homicides and fatal crashes were on the rise this year in Sacramento, police announced Wednesday. According to Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn, there have been 57 homicides so far in the city, which he said is the highest number since 2006 (59). Additionally, there have been 53 fatal crashes so far in 2021. According to Chief Hahn, that number marked the highest since 1990. Hahn said most of the common causes of fatal crashes involved pedestrian violations and drunk drivers. So, hey! Stay safe out there this NYE! (Good Day Sacramento)Sacramento County Public Health, in partnership with Sierra Health Foundation and Community Based Organization partners (also known as Sac Collab) has launched a community Vaccine Ambassador Program to help communities increase vaccine confidence and increase vaccination rates. First formed in June 2020 as a countywide initiative, the Sac Collab supports neighborhoods that data indicates are experiencing the most devastating consequences of COVID-19. Community Based Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations and other agencies can request Vaccine Ambassadors for events and activities such as vaccine clinics, health fairs, family events, holiday events, food distribution, etc. (Saccounty.gov)As we close out the year, check out some of the most heartwarming stories of 2021, including Fairfield resident Luis Grijalva's bumpy road to the Tokyo Olympics and Sacramento musician Dinorah Klingler who formed an all-women Mariachi Bonitas during the pandemic. (KCRA3) Former Sacramento residents Arnold "Governator" Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver have finally finalized their divorce, after 10 years. It's not clear why the process took so long. There were virtually no public actions taken in the case between the initial flurry of filings in 2011 and a resumption of court moves in June. (CBS Sacramento)A man who was killed in a shark attack while boogie boarding on Christmas Eve near Morro Bay City Beach has been identified as a Sacramento resident. Tomas Butterfield, 31, was pulled from the waves after a surfer saw him face down in the water with a boogie board floating nearby. According to first responders, the bite appeared to be from a great white shark, but that has not been confirmed. (KCRA3 via MSN) 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: Note: Please confirm events before heading out. Events are being canceled across the region and we may not have captured all cancellations. Bring your little ones to New Year's Eve at Noon: A Frozen Celebration! Elsa and Anna will be at the Aerospace Museum of California to celebrate the joys of winter with songs and stories. (12:00 Noon)Party with your pals at Vannatta Wine in Elk Grove. They'll have have chili, karaoke, wine and even a disco ball! Kerri Scott will perform at 7 pm. Feel free to bring a picnic. Watch the ball drop in Times Square (9 pm)! Free admission. No outside alcohol. (7:00 PM)Put on your party hat for The Moon and Stars New Year's Eve Party with Peter Petty Plus Four at Shady Lady Saloon. (8:00 PM)Come and join the NYE Party with Born Dirty at LowBrau in Sacramento. (9:00 PM) From my notebook: CORRECTION: Yesterday, I erroneously identified the firefighters who received EMS Division awards as being from Sac Metro fire. These were actually Sacramento City firefighters. Congratulations, again, to Captain Kevin Ashley and Battalion Chief Eric Saari for your well deserved award! In observance of New Year's Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue. All offices will return to their normal business hours on Monday, Jan. 3. (Saccounty.gov) Sacramento Zoo resident Makan looks a lot like me at some of those holiday parties that resumed this year. I have to say, though, that my face was rarely stuffed with kale! (Facebook)With New Year's Eve events being canceled in Sacramento and San Francisco, restaurants are expecting larger crowds than usual this year. Don't forget, if you are pushed inside this NYE due to canceled fireworks and events, the state still mandates you wear a mask - and not of the Mardi Gras variety. (KCRA3) 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) FREE WEBINAR | "Rome: The Eternal City" 1 7 22 Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (January 7) 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 catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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...