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🌱 Patch AM: What new bodycam video shows from the I‑80 shooting near Citrus Heights
Make time for Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! on the Citrus Heights Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What new bodycam video shows from the I‑80 shooting near Citrus Heights
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Cool with partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sacramento County deputies release video of deadly shooting on Interstate 80 near Citrus Heights (cbsnews.com) — Body camera footage has been released from a July shooting on I‑80 near Citrus Heights, where Sacramento County deputies shot and killed a domestic violence suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at them. The incident followed a Rancho Cordova woman's report of days of severe abuse, a vehicle pursuit, and a confrontation near the Antelope Road exit. Viewer discretion is advised for the video.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
7:30 pm
Friday September 4
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Other local events
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Skycrest Elementary School
8:55 am - We Prosper Together Catalyst Summit 2026 →
Citrus Heights Event Center, 6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights
10:00 am - Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
7:45 am
Friday September 4
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Aeries Parent Portal & Data Confirmation Support
Twin Rivers Unified School Distict Northwood Elementary School, 2630 Taft St, Sacramento, CA 95815
8:30 am - Family Literacy Night - Read-a-Loud Strategies for Parents: Simple
Center Joint Unified CJUSD Board Room, 3243 Center Ct Ln, Antelope, CA 95843, USA
5:00 pm - Facilities Committee Meeting
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm - Eastside WPCS Back-to-School Night
Twin Rivers Unified School Distict Westside Preparatory Charter School - Eastside Campus, 6469 Guthr
5:30 pm - Foothill High School Back-to-School Night
Twin Rivers Unified School Distict Foothill High School, 5000 McCloud Dr, Sacramento, CA 95842, U
5:30 pm - Curriculum & Standards Committee Meeting (C&S)
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm - Smythe Academy 7-8 Back-to-School Night
Twin Rivers Unified School Distict Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School, 700 Dos Rios S
5:00 pm - Hazel Strauch Elementary Back-to-School Night
Twin Rivers Unified School Distict Strauch Elementary School, 3141 Northstead Dr, Sacramento, CA 9
5:00 pm - Woodridge Elementary Back-to-School Night
Twin Rivers Unified School Distict Woodridge Elementary School, 5761 Brett Dr, Sacramento, CA 9584
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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Folsom
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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