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Greetings Sacramento! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How South Sacramento teens opened their own community health clinic
  • How a beloved R Street record shop bounced back after a break-in
  • How Republic FC clinched playoffs and what's next for Sacramento fans

Also on today's calendar: Artazan Handcraft Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cool with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Edward James Olmos surprises Sacramento teens at school ceremony (kcra.com) — South Sacramento's Valley High School just celebrated its Health TECH Academy students with a surprise visit from actor Edward James Olmos and the grand opening of their student-run Dr. Arturo Garzon Community Health Center. Teens are already providing real health services at community events, earning scrubs and certificates that prepare them for medical careers while directly serving the neighborhoods where they grew up.
   

2. Sacramento record store suffers hundreds of dollars in damage after break-in (kcra.com) — A longtime Sacramento record shop, Kicksville Vinyl and Vintage on R Street, is recovering after a Saturday night break-in caused hundreds of dollars in damage but no theft. Owners quickly boarded up windows, cleaned up smashed inventory, and reopened, emphasizing their commitment to staying open as a small, locally owned music hub.
   

3. Sacramento Republic FC clinches playoff berth with draw against Colorado Springs (fox40.com) — Sacramento Republic FC has officially clinched a spot in the 2026 USL Championship Playoffs after a tense 1-1 draw against Colorado Springs at Heart Health Park. The club's 11-match unbeaten streak continues, and fans can now look ahead to an away match in El Paso on October 17 and a regular-season finale back home against Oakland Roots on October 24.
   

4. 5 Reasons to Visit Sacramento, CA: Things to Do in 2027 (5reasonstovisit.com) — Sacramento is being spotlighted as a 2027 travel destination, with big-league baseball at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Gold Rush history, and a growing farm-to-fork dining scene drawing visitors. The guide highlights Old Sacramento, the American River Parkway, Midtown's Second Saturday, and the Crocker Art Museum, while also explaining the best seasons to visit and how to get around the capital region.
   

5. Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls to play Sacramento on 45-city tour (sacbee.com) — Def Leppard and the Goo Goo Dolls are bringing their 45-city North American tour to Sacramento's Golden 1 Center on May 7, giving local rock fans a big arena show to plan for. Tickets go on sale October 16, with $1 from each ticket benefiting the City of Hope cancer center, and the venue's downtown location makes it easy to reach for Sacramento residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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