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🌱Sacramento Sky Events + El Camino Commuter Chaos + Blood Drive
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sacramento.
Hey, people of Sacramento! It's me again, Jeri Karges, your host of the Sacramento Daily.
First, today's weather:
Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 54 Low: 51.
Here are the top stories today in Sacramento:
- For more than two decades, KCRA 3 has teamed up with Vitalant to hold the Blood Drive for Life, which this year is taking place on Jan. 5-8 across two locations in Rocklin and Sacramento. Have you thought about giving blood, but weren't sure it was really worth it? Check out these stories about the people whose lives were saved by transfusion. If saving the life of a toddler who grows up to be on the varsity volleyball team doesn't motivate you, keep reading. Maybe the guy who survived two bouts of Leukemia thanks to generous blood doners will get you. (KCRA3)
- Total lunar eclipses, a multitude of meteor showers and supermoons will light up the sky in 2022. Here are the top sky events of 2022 that will be visible from Sacramento, so you can have your binoculars and telescope ready. (CBS Sacramento)
- Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, Patch has you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Sacramento and across greater California. (Sacramento Patch)
- A closure on Interstate 80 at West El Camino Avenue caused delays for morning commuters on Monday. The interstate closed just before 6 a.m. At 6:41 a.m., a CHP spokesperson said the affected roadway had reopened and that the normal flow of traffic had resumed. (CBS Sacramento)
- One person has been arrested in connection to a suspected DUI hit-and-run that killed one person in south Sacramento, police said in a release on Sunday. The incident happened just after 1:20 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. Authorities said they located the suspected driver a short distance away in a stolen vehicle and under the influence. Oletha Durham, 33, was arrested on felony charges related to vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of a collision, vehicle theft and driving under the influence. (KCRA3)
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Today in Sacramento:
- Come out for two shots in one at the Community COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Clinic for Ages 5+ (2:00 PM)
- Tune in to STAB! Comedy Theater to see a show about conspiracies and the people who love them! Dr. Dunning and Mr. Kruger will be streaming live from the venue on Facebook and YouTube. (8:00 PM)
- New comedians get the opportunity to perform with seasoned pros at the Laugh's Unlimited Pro-Am Showcase in Old Sac. (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- We will see wet weather for the start of the week with Valley showers expected into Tuesday night. (Facebook)
- You still have a chance to make some magical winter memories at the ice rink downtown! Last day to skate is January 16, 2022. (Instagram)
- Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year will begin on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Don't wait until September, get your young scholar ready now! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3F2XaCx." (Facebook)
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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...
