🌱40 Year Old Rosemont Murder Solved + Help Sac Spend $1 Million!

Sacramento CA

10 March, 2022

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Morning, neighbors! Jeri Karges here with a brand-new Sacramento Daily. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 37. Here are the top five stories in Sacramento today: Lao Family Community Development is one of five resettlement agencies in the Sacramento region tasked with helping Ukrainian refugees when they arrive. Chao Rothberg says staff members set refugees up at apartments, help them obtain required documentation and even assist in school enrollment and career development. When the time comes, Rothberg says the agency will be ready to help. That is also the message from Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. "If the Ukrainian people need Sacramento to be a place of refuge for people fleeing the war, we'll welcome them with open arms," Steinberg said. (KION) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is asking for help in finding the thieves who broke into one of their local job sites, taking off with thousands of dollars worth of building material. The incident happened Wednesday morning at Habitat for Humanity's "Mandolin Estates" project in the Sacramento area. A total of $6,300 worth of building material was stolen by the suspects, Habitat for Humanity says. (CBS Sacramento)A jury has convicted Phillip Lee Wilson of raping and killing Robin Brooks in her Sacramento-area apartment, 40 years after her death. The Sacramento County jury returned the verdict one day after initially deadlocking on the charges. Investigators said genetic genealogy using DNA from blood and semen at the crime scene was used to identify Wilson as a suspect. (ABC10)A group of Russian-born immigrants in the Sacramento area are making their voices heard in opposition to their home county. They are a grassroots movement called, "The Voices of Russian Opposition in Sacramento." Several members of the movement recently met up to create posters for an upcoming rally they are organizing in Sacramento. It is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Circle of Lights at The Riverfront Promenade. "We stand with Ukraine with all our hearts," Iana Trotsiuk, one of the members said. "We are against war and true Russians are against war. We stand for peace." (KCRA3)The city of Sacramento has $1 million to spend and the city council is turning to its residents for ideas on how to allocate it. The pilot program is called "participatory budgeting." Between April and May, the city is asking for any Sacramento resident to submit an idea for funding. You can find more information on the program at this website. (KCRA3) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Sacramento: 2022 Folsom Wine and Jazz is happening at the Zittel Family Amphitheater in Old Folsom. (6:00 PM)A charcuterie board makes the perfect wine pairing for any party or gathering. Learn how to make your own and enjoy an evening at the Heritage Barn in Clarksburg. (6:00 PM)Brother G and Sol Peligro will be at Two Rivers Cider Company in Sacramento. (6:30 PM)Come see the HypotheChicks create improv comedy magic using the scientific method to answer your questions about anything at the Comedy Spot in Sacramento. (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Sacramento, here's your weather forecast for the weekend ahead! (Sacramento Patch)"Beyond Van Gogh," one of the popular exhibits showcasing well-known works from the post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh, has announced dates and a location for its Sacramento stop. Tickets are currently on sale for the general public.A Different Path, a Black women-led nonprofit, is offering up to three free, 45 minute therapy sessions to those who sign up, according to its Facebook page. (ABC10) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — 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...