🌱SMF, Amtrak, SacRT Remove Mask Mandate + SPD Officer Arrested

Sacramento CA

19 April, 2022

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Welcome back, Sacramento! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, April 20 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in Sacramento. First, today's weather: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 71 Low: 53. Here are the top five stories in Sacramento today: Authorities are investigating after two people were killed in two related shootings in the Fair Oaks area Monday evening. The initial scene was at Fair Oaks Park in the area of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Madison Avenue. The gunman from that incident ran from the scene towards an area just outside of Ventana Townhomes Complex when another armed person chased him down and shot him just a short distance away. The sheriff's office said the second gunman remains at large but a description of that person was not available. Investigators said there are approximately two dozen witnesses they were working to get information from related to the incident. (CBS Sacramento) Tyrin Foster needs your help! He had stepped away from his work site March 20 just before 6:00 p.m. when he says a thief swooped in and stole his trailer filled with landscaping tools. Foster is the co-owner of American Landscape Maintenance, based out of North Highlands. Foster said two industrial-grade Toros, hedgers, a weed eater, backpack blowers, rakes, fertilizer and more were all taken. He said the theft makes sense for the North Highland's area because, "The community where we're from, there's a lot of landscapers in that area. So yeah, it would be pretty useful to take something like that." Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call the California Highway Patrol. (ABC10) A Sacramento police officer was arrested following accusations he recorded intimate encounters with women without their consent. On Monday, the Sacramento Police Department announced the arrest of officer Benjamin Gray on suspicion of the off-duty crimes, which stemmed from a Folsom Police Department investigation. Gray was placed on administrative leave back on Jan. 17 after Folsom police told Sacramento police they were pursuing a criminal complaint related to Gray. Gray turned himself in to the Sacramento County jail on Monday. (ABC10)After a federal judge in Florida on Monday voided the national mask mandate for airlines and other forms of public transportation, multiple agencies in Northern California said they will stop requiring face coverings. A spokesperson with Sacramento International Airport said in an email that the airport won't be requiring face masks of passengers and staff, due to the TSA's new directive. Amtrak is also following suit, saying that both passengers and employees are no longer required to wear masks while onboard trains or in stations. Masks are welcome if people choose to still wear one. Sacramento Regional Transit in a written statement said it will recommend masks be worn on transit but will no longer require them. (KCRA3)Hornets Basketball has a new men's coach. Journeyman coach David Patrick was introduced as the new Sacramento State men's basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon at the Hornet Athletic Center. Patrick is the 15th head coach in program history. He most recently served as the associate head coach for the men's basketball team at the University of Oklahoma last season. (Rancho Cordova Independent) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Sacramento: Join Paints and Pints for a fun family friendly evening at Porchlight Brewing in Sacramento. (6:00 PM) Enjoy an "in the round" concert featuring Viva, NineFingers, and Vanden Paulo presented by Sacramento Songwriter Circle at The Library of Musiclandria in Sacramento. (6:00 PM)Mylar has put a special group together, featuring Sacramento luminaries, Steve Wall, Tim Fisher, and Larry Schiavone, for a unique "420" dance concert at Harlow's. (6:30 PM)Ilegal Mezcal is bringing curated drinks, live music, tattoo artists, and everything you need to know about mezcal to The Shady Lady Saloon in Sac. (7:00 PM) From my notebook: First Fridays Business Mixer is taking place on Friday, May 6 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. at Seasons 52 in Arden Fair Mall. Enjoy the LIVE JAZZ BAND, speed networking, tasty appetizers, and no host bar. Admission is $15 in advance online and $20 at the door. (Sac Cultural Hub) Precipitation returns to interior NorCal with a more impactful system late Wednesday- Friday. Be prepared for mountain travel impacts! (Facebook) New California Arts Council funding opportunities for Arts in Corrections will open this Thursday! Request for Proposals for arts programming and training for arts providers accepted starting April 21. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: The Roseville Quilt Guild Quilt Show (April 22) 3rd Annual Taco Throwdown (April 23) Sacramento St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway (April 28) Soon The Rains Will Come (May 14) The People's Trial of Golden Alouicious Locks (May 15) 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 see you back in your inbox 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...