🌱 Sac State Debt Forgiveness + North Highlands Driver Pinball

Sacramento CA

18 February, 2022

7:14 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Jeri Karges here with the Saturday issue of the Sacramento Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and mild. High: 73 Low: 42. Here are the top five stories in Sacramento today: A new debt forgiveness program at Sacramento State aims to put students who left the university early back on track to get their degrees. The university has put aside $1 million for this debt forgiveness program to try to entice former students who left in good standing to return to complete their degree. According to Brian Bedford, associate dean for strategic initiatives this program not only helps students, but helps the community as well because businesses looking to potentially locate here often look at the level of degree attainment in the area. (KCRA3) Authorities are trying to figure out what caused a woman to crash her car into two homes in North Highlands late Thursday night. The crashes happened around 10 p.m. on Meath Way. Investigators say the woman first drove through the garage of one home, then came out and went into a second home. They said drugs and alcohol do not appear to have played a part in the incident. No injuries were reported. (CBS Sacramento) The Planning and Environmental Review Division of the Department of Community Development has released a Revised Final Draft of the Sacramento County Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP is Sacramento County's plan to reduce its contribution to climate change while addressing the impact climate change has already had on the area. Public comments will be accepted through Wednesday, March 23. Comments can be sent by email to [email protected]. (saccounty.gov) Deputies are on the search for two men who tried breaking into a home at gunpoint while posing as Sacramento Municipal Utility District employees. On Jan. 23, two men were captured on surveillance video impersonating SMUD workers at a home along El Sur Way in the Arden area. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the men told a woman they were investigating a gas leak. SMUD spokesperson Lindsay VanLaningham told KCRA 3 the company will usually contact customers by phone or put a notice on their door to let them know employees will come to their house. VanLaningham added that when the workers arrive, they should be easy to spot, driving a SMUD truck with its logo visible. They should also be wearing logoed gear. "We are always happy to verify that our crews are on site. We can do it fairly quickly," VanLaningham said. The number to call for verification is 1-888-742-SMUD. (KCRA3)Two vehicles were pulled from the side of the road after a crash along the Yolo Causeway Thursday night. The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near the Enterprise Boulevard exit into West Sacramento. A 19-year-old driver is accused of causing the crash. The teen's mother, Chandella Mackie, told CBS Sacramento that her son was driving home from his aunt's house when his tire blew out, which led the car to swerve and cause the collision. No injuries were reported. (CBS Sacramento) Today in Sacramento: Hangover Brunch Party! At Barwest in Sacramento. (12:00 Noon)Make a Succulent Terrarium at Streets Pub & Grub on J Street in Sacramento. (12:30 PM)Come out for the Kiwanis Club Tri-Tip & Shrimp OR Crab Feed fundraiser. It will have online ordering with a safe and easy drive-thru pick-up between 1 pm and 4 pm. (1:00 PM)Join the Tekken 7 Gaming Tournament at One Milk Tea in Sacramento. (1:00 PM)RIFF/RAFF: A High Voltage Tribute to AC/DC will be at Swabbies on the River in Sacramento. (1:30 PM) From my notebook: The 98th annual Sacramento Camellia Show returns on March 5th! Instead of Memorial Auditorium (which hosted this event for decades), the Sacramento Elks Lodge on Riverside Boulevard in the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood will be the setting. (SN&R)In observance of President George Washington's birthday, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21. Sacramento County emergency services, as well as garbage/recycling collection services will continue. Louisiana Sue and @mardigrasmeetscarnival is giving away 10 FREE tickets to their upcoming Mardi Gras Meets Carnival event on Saturday February 26 in Old Sac! Enjoy authentic Louisiana food, drinks, and music from 1-11 PM and a full day of fun! (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 22) Alice in Wonderland (February 26) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 1) Soroptimist Martinis & Merriment (March 19) 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] You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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...