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🌱Holi Festival @ Village Green Park + Blitz The Folsom Fire Dog

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Happy Saturday, Sacramento! Here's everything you need to know today in Sacramento.

First, today's weather:

Warm with periods of sun. High: 80 Low: 49.

Here are the top five stories in Sacramento today:

  1. Five people illegally trafficked more than 500 guns from Georgia to California, where they would sell them on the black market, for more than $160,000 over nearly two years, federal prosecutors said Thursday. The federal investigation began after authorities discovered that a gun used in a Sacramento shooting was traced to Georgia. A federal grand jury indicted the group Thursday after their arrests on March 11. All five are charged with conspiracy to unlawfully deal in firearms and unlawful dealing in firearms. The defendants are: Jerrell Lawson, 31, of Sacramento; Aisha Hoggatt, 29, of Sacramento; Malek Williams, 28, of Atlanta; Terrence Phillips, 39, of Union City, Calif.; and James Gordley, 32, of Modesto. (ABC10)
  2. Thousands of teachers, parents, support staff and students joined in at picketing lines on Thursday, day two of the Sacramento City Unified District strike. The district said it is ready to talk at the negotiating table at any time, but as of Thursday afternoon, no talks have happened or are scheduled. Schools were closed again on Friday with no end in sight. (KCRA3)
  3. You've heard of a party pooper. How about a potty peeper? Police say a peeper has struck in a popular Sacramento city park by targeting a woman using the bathroom. Sacramento police say a man walked into one of the restrooms and began recording a woman inside with a cellphone camera. The victim was able to confront the video voyeur, and he ran to a car and drove off. Police say a witness took a picture of the suspected peeper as he fled and they were able to arrest him Wednesday night on a probation violation. (CBS Sacramento)
  4. Members of the Folsom Fire Department and the community gathered Tuesday morning at Folsom Fire Station 39 to welcome a new member to the department that doesn't bring a wealth of firefighting experience with him. In fact, he is only 15 weeks old. He goes by the name of "Blitz" and he's the first comfort dog to join the department since it was formed in 1857. "Firefighters typically work 48-hour shifts and are exposed to many traumatic events from medical incidents, wildfires, structure fires and vehicle accidents," said Folsom Fire Chief Ken Cusano. "They are also away from their families and loved ones for extended periods of time, which can take a toll on their mental health. Blitz is the first Folsom Fire Department dog assigned to provide emotional support for our staff." (Folsom Telegraph)
  5. With the arrival of spring, members of the Sacramento Telangana Association (STA) celebrated the Holi Festival of Colors, according to the Hindu calendar, on Saturday, March 19, at Village Green Park. "The festival has been spreading world-wide and now is in the Sacramento region in its fifth year, with 558 adults and 333 kids registered online," said Anil Reddy Kondakrinidi, STA Director At-large. For those who adhere to Hindu belief, Holi is an annual opportunity for soul searching and praying, in order to extricate the interior life of the evils of past errors and conflicts and turn to forgiving and forgetting. (Rancho Cordova Independent)

Today in Sacramento:

  • What a sweet deal! Soil Born Farms is hosting Urban Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners! (10:00 AM)
  • Bring your little ones to Amelia Bearhart's Storytime and Crafts at the Aerospace Museum of California in North Highlands. (10:00 AM)
  • Come out for the Game Of Throws Cornhole Tournament presented by Nation's Finest at John C Fremont Park in Sacramento. (12:00 Noon)
  • Amber's Sweets presents Clue: A Tribute with Lesley Ann Warren at the Colonial Theater in Sacramento. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • If you've ever gone to the Folsom Farmer's Market in Old Town, you've likely seen Winnie the Pig wandering the amphitheater where it is held. She is now being featured in a children's book by Folsom resident and author/artist Brian Wallace. The book will be available during a special launch today at Ruby's Books, Folsom's independent bookstore. (Gold Country Media)
  • Microbusinesses located in the county and city of Sacramento that have been adversely affected by the pandemic can apply to receive relief grants of $2,500 starting Friday, April 1. The microbusiness grants do not need to be repaid, and the application period will be open until April 29. A complete list of grant eligibility requirements is available on the Sac4Micro website. (Sacramento City Express)
  • It's lights, camera and action in Sacramento as the City of Sacramento's Film + Media office has awarded nine grants to filmmakers through its film incentive program. The pilot film incentive program, funded by Measure U funds, aims to sustain and foster growth in film and television production in the city of Sacramento. There are a total of three rounds to apply for the incentive grants, the third and final round is now open through May 15. To review eligibility and guidelines, and to apply, please visit the Film + Media grants website. See a full listing of awardees on the Film Office's website.

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— 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...

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