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In today's newsletter:

  • What really happened during that chaotic Sacramento movie theater "takeover"?
  • How will Sacramento RT's new gas buses affect climate goals?
  • How A's players honored Sacramento firefighters on the 25th 9/11 anniversary.

Also on today's calendar: Paint Night Done Right - Sacramento - Paint and Sip by Classpop! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. California Teens Swarm Movie Theater Concessions, Jump Counter and Throw Drinks: 'Why Do They Feel the Need to Be So Destructive?' (thenerdstash.com) — A recent incident at a Sacramento movie theater saw a large group of teens swarm the concessions area, jump the counter, and throw drinks and popcorn, leaving the space trashed. Video of the chaos has sparked online outrage, with many people calling for stronger consequences and more parental responsibility to prevent similar "takeover" disruptions at local businesses.
   

2. Sacramento headlines this week: RTS new natural gas buses, a Tahoe climb and more (sacbee.com) — Sacramento Regional Transit's decision to buy 78 new natural gas buses will slow its move to a zero-emission fleet, affecting how the region meets California's 2040 climate deadline. Also this week, some local Republicans backed Democrat Doris Matsui, lawmakers wrapped key labor and pension bills, and adventure-seekers gained a new Tahoe Via Ferrata climbing challenge.
   

3. A's honor first responders with Fire station visit on 25th anniversary of 9/11 (fox40.com) — Sacramento firefighters at Station 2 got a special 9/11 visit from A's players Lawrence Butler, Joey Estes and Luis Medina, who toured the station, tried on gear and signed autographs. The players said the experience deepened their respect for the physical demands and stress firefighters face while protecting the Sacramento community, especially meaningful on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
   

4. Sacramento sheriff releases video of deputy fatally shooting Foothill Farms attacker (sacbee.com) — The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has released video from a July 15 incident where a deputy fatally shot a 23-year-old man attacking a woman and her daughter with a knife in a Foothill Farms garage. The edited briefing, 911 audio and dashcam footage show the suspect's earlier disturbance at a nearby Starbucks, the random garage attack, and deputies' efforts to stop the assault and render aid.
   

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