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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Jeri Karges, your host of the Sacramento Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 80 Low: 54.

Here are the top five stories today in Sacramento:

  1. Another weekend storm system didn't bring the March Miracle experts had hoped for earlier in the year and started the Sacramento region towards rollercoaster temperatures next week. By Tuesday, the National Weather Service Sacramento projects temperatures will be in the 80s. Next weekend there's a potential system that we might see some more rain and hopefully snow for the higher elevations. Is the back-and-forth a new normal for California? One expert says, it's likely. (CBS Sacramento)
  2. Just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening, a five-vehicle crash on Highway 50 near Watt Avenue injured five people, said Metro Fire Sacramento. Of the five people injured, three were transported to the hospital with critical injuries. Two were released at the scene. (CBS Sacramento)
  3. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says a shooting that left one man dead feet away from their office near the intersection of Orange Grove Avenue and Auburn Boulevard stemmed from a road rage incident. According to law enforcement, the 46-year-old victim allegedly drove his car, intentionally, into the car of a 24-year-old man. After crashing his car, the sheriff's office says the victim approached and reached inside the car of the 24-year-old suspected shooter. That is when the sheriff's office says the 24-year-old opened fire, shooting and eventually killing the 46-year-old. Those with information are asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 916-874-5115. (ABC10)
  4. The results are in from the second annual Foothill Wine Festival Competition, and once again, a Tempranillo rose to the top to take Best Red of Show. This year, it was the 2018 Casino Mine Ranch Tempranillo from Shenandoah Valley (Amador). Held in Folsom on March 5 and March 6, the competition was open to wines bearing labels from any District 10 county, including Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer and Tuolumne. It was sponsored by the Greater Folsom Partnership, which will host the upcoming consumer tasting that will celebrate the winning wines of the Sierra Foothills on April 2 at the Palladio event center in Folsom. Tickets are available at www.foothillwinefest.com. (Folsom Telegraph)
  5. A growing meal delivery company has purchased a 1.7-acre property on Greenback Lane that is home to its headquarters building, amid plans to expand operations. MealPro announced acquisition of its building at 7433 Greenback Ln. last week for $3.2 million. The company was previously leasing space in the same building. In an interview Wednesday, MealPro owner Andy Sartori said he has plans to expand his operation with the possibility of offering a retail store where customers can walk in and purchase meals. Due to shipping costs, the minimum order is currently 20 meals. (Citrus Heights Sentinel/ subscription may be required)

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Today in Sacramento:

  • Seat at the Table Books is hosting a Jason McDonald Book Signing. Jason is an inclusive author and parent of a child with Down Syndrome. His new thriller fiction novel and upcoming children's book feature strong characters with disabilities integral to the plot who represent today's society. (5:00 PM)
  • Get ready to learn how to build decks, play against fellow casters, and have fun trading at the MetaZoo Workshop at Game Kastle Sacramento! (5:00 PM)
  • STAB! Comedy presents From Sacto With Love. Tune in on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Sacramento Kings Foundation at their game March 20, and the Sacramento River Cats at their game April 24, are recognizing teachers nominated for the Sacramento County Office of Education's Teacher of the Year! Among the teachers celebrated will be 2021 Sacramento City Unified Teachers of the Year: Johanna Kirkman, 2nd grade teacher from Crocker/Riverside and Tracie Podsednik, World Language Teacher from West Campus. Congratulations! (Facebook)
  • Be your kid's hero and take them to Paints and Ice Cream at Leatherby's! Let your youngin's release their inner artist while Young at the Arts/Paints & Pints founder, Liz Harrington, guides them step by step in creating their own masterpiece. This painting will use both sea sponges and paintbrushes. The event will be on March 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM. (sacramento4kids)
  • Historic Plaques mark various sites in the Citrus Heights community that are of historic interest such as the Sylvan Cemetery and Rusch Home. These are proud and charming chronicles of a rural lifestyle from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. For more information access the Self-Guided Tour Manual (PDF).

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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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