🌱Congrats "Maestro" Perez! + Air Park Eggstravaganza!

Sacramento CA

12 April, 2022

7:32 PM

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Good day, people of Sacramento! It's me again, Jeri Karges, your host of the Sacramento Daily. First, today's weather: Cool with clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: A California man has pleaded guilty to buying millions of dollars worth of Apple laptops that had been stolen from major schools including Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley as well as from Tesla Inc. According to U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert's office, 35-year-old Philip James of Folsom entered a guilty plea Monday to transporting stolen property interstate. Court documents said that James purchased almost 1,000 stolen laptops from at least four people between October 2015 and June 2020. As part of his plea agreement, James has agreed to pay restitution of almost $2.3 million to Stanford, $256,000 to Tesla and $209,000 to U.C. Berkeley. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in July. (CBS San Francisco & Market Watch via MSN) Crews responded to a fire under eastbound Interstate 80 in Sacramento on Tuesday morning. The Sacramento Fire Department said the homeless debris fire was under I-80 just west of Norwood Avenue. The decking of the freeway was not damaged, and no injuries were reported. (KCRA3) A man died after being run over by a vehicle he was attempting to steal a catalytic converter from in south Sacramento early Monday morning, near Methodist Hospital on Timberlake Way. The man suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at an area hospital. He was identified as Jose Adolfo Rangel, 28. Sacramento police said the investigation remains active. (CBS Sacramento) "Maestro" Perez, a teacher at The Language Academy of Sacramento was awarded ABC10 Teacher of the Month and with it School's First Federal Credit Union gave his school a $1,000 check. His students are benefitting from a bilingual education and they call their teacher "amazing and fun." Thanks to Maestro Perez and all of the amazing and fun educators out there in Sacramento and beyond! (ABC10) The Elk Grove Police Department is asking for the public's help as it investigates a fatal shooting early Saturday morning that left an 18-year-old dead. The victim's family identified Jaylen Tolbert as the teen who was shot and killed. He was a senior at John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento and was set to graduate in a few months. His family said he was a "really good kid" who worked hard at school. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Elk Grove Police Department Communication Center (916) 714-5115 or Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). You can report tips anonymously. (KCRA3) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Sacramento: Come experience the beauty of the Horticulture Center at the April Open Garden. The perennials in the water-efficient landscape gardens will be in full bloom. (9:00 AM)Bring your preschooler to this fun story time and gallery adventure at the Crocker Art Gallery for children ages 3 to 5. (10:30 AM)Show off your talent at Open Mic Night at the Gaslight Company in Old Folsom. (7:00 PM)Anthony, Vinny, and Friends will be at the Punch Line in Howe 'Bout Arden. (8:00 PM) From my notebook: A job fair is scheduled for Cal Expo on Friday and Saturday in Sacramento – and candidates for positions can apply online ahead of time as well. The fair will be located in Building A and will run from 2 to 6 p.m. the first day and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second.(Fairfield Daily Republic)The Rancho Cordova Community Golf Classic is taking place Saturday April 30 at Woodcreek Golf Club. The Rancho Cordova Community Golf Classic Tournament is a fun-filled golf tournament presented by the Belka and Hagan families, raising funds for a variety of local charities.Join The Aerospace Museum of California Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the annual Air Park Eggstravaganza! Amelia Bearhart and friends will be hosting games, activities, spring-themed crafts, and treat stations. Hop on over for an egg-celent time! 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 and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox 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...