🌱 Patch AM: Why a Fair Oaks senator wants to end clock changes statewide

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Fair Oaks senator wants to end clock changes statewide
• How a Fair Oaks senator is pushing UC to revive SAT scores

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville!.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 96, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bill on AI bosses hopes to avoid second veto (capitolconfidential.com) — Fair Oaks' Sen. Roger Niello is leading a resolution backing permanent standard time in California, arguing clock changes hurt health and the economy. The same Capitol newsletter tracks a bill to curb AI "robobosses," a conversion-therapy safeguard measure, and a closely watched East Bay congressional special election, all of which could indirectly shape statewide policy affecting local residents.
   

• California GOP lawmakers push for reinstatement of SAT, ACT in UC admissions (fresnobee.com) — State Sen. Roger Niello of Fair Oaks is joining another Republican lawmaker in pressing the University of California to quickly reinstate SAT and ACT scores in admissions, potentially as soon as the 2027 cycle. Their push aligns with national Republican efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion policies, while UC faculty, students and advocacy groups remain sharply divided over whether standardized tests help or harm educational equity.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! →
  Westfield Galleria at Roseville, 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville
  12:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
  Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• CCsegeR - A Tribute to Bob Seger and CCR →
  Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Senior Parent/Guardian Info Night (Large Gym)
  Franklin High School, 6400 Whitelock Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95757\
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football - Varsity Only
  Cordova High School
  7:15 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Board of Education Meeting →
  San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Family Engagement
  Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am
• Back to School Night
  Foothill Ranch Middle School, 5001 Diablo Dr, Sacramento, CA 95
  5:00 pm
• Back To School Night!
  Rancho Cordova Elementary RCE
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Principal Coffee
  Rancho Cordova Elementary RCE Room 5
  8:15 am
• Minimum Day *Special Bell
  Cordova High Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am
Tuesday September 1
• Facilities Committee Meeting
  San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• 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
Thursday September 3
• 1-7 Thursday *Special Bell
  Cordova High Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Citrus Heights

• Citrus Heights council to hear appeal over code violations at Antelope Road property (citrusheightssentinel.com)
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• Hollywood starlet Brenda Song set to make NFL commentary debut (usatoday.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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