Memorial Day Homicide + SMUD Rates + Food Worker Shortage

Good morning, River City!

Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening today in Sacramento! I hope you'll enjoy this daily update and share it with all of your friends!

Today's Weather: Clear throughout the day. Temps: High of 94° & low of 56°

Top 5 Stories in Sacramento Today

1. Sacramento police are investigating a Memorial Day homicide. Officers believe the death was a result of "some type of physical assault." (ABC10)
2. Grab an apron and a paycheck! Some local restaurants are worried that a worker shortage will dampen their ability to reopen at full capacity. (KCRA3)
3. Is the big rattler on the way? Several earthquakes shook the Lake Tahoe area over the weekend. Could Sacramento be at risk if the big one hits? (CBS Sacramento)
4. Several performances of "Taps" that are usually performed at local cemeteries on Memorial Day were canceled this year due to COVID. This local took it upon herself to change that at 8 cemeteries in the area. (FOX40)
5. Time for laundry at midnight again! SMUD rates returned to the summer level on June 1. Peak rates are between 5:PM and 8:PM Monday through Friday with the lowest rates from Midnight until Noon. (ABC10)

Today in Sacramento

• Don't miss the Walk in Wednesday hiring event for caregivers. Apply in person and get interviewed on the spot. (10:AM)
• Savor everything that the farm to fork capital has to offer at the Oak Park Farmer's Market. (3:PM)
• Attention Parents! SCUSD is offering a COVID vaccination clinic for all children 12 and older at John F Kennedy High School. Parental consent is required for children under 18. (4:PM)
• Come out and enjoy two levels of glow in the dark art while you listen to upbeat music. The Art in the Dark walkthrough takes about 20 minutes and gives you an experience like no other! (7:PM)
• Don't miss Salsa Wednesday at Midtown Barfly. Dance lessons start at 7:30. $5 cover before 8:30; $7 after. (7:30 PM)

Sacramento Notebook

• The bats are back! You can watch them emerge at sunset on a walking tour with Yolo Basin Foundation.
• The Dive Bar may be temporarily closed due to COVID, but you can still get your mermaid fix! Hire a mermaid for your next shindig.

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