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West Sacramento, California Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings West Sacramento! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new grant money will expand West Sacramento’s Recovery Cafe services
- What the West Sacramento bottling plant’s comeback means for local jobs
- What to know before tonight’s A’s-Pirates showdown in West Sacramento
Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! .
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 58.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dignity Health awards over $1.3M Community Health Grants across region (folsomtimes.com) — Dignity Health has awarded more than $1.3 million in community health grants, including $98,000 to Mercy Coalition of West Sacramento to expand its Recovery Cafe at Mosaic Village. That funding will extend Saturday hours, add meals, deepen case management, and grow classes at the School for Recovery for residents facing homelessness, trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges. Additional grants support health and mental health programs across Sacramento and Yolo counties. 
2. Pride parade, West Sacramento plant reopens: Your weekend news roundup (sacbee.com) — A major bottling plant in West Sacramento has restarted under new ownership, bringing back 94 jobs—most to former workers—and planning to hire 30 more, a meaningful boost for local families. The weekend roundup also notes Sacramento Pride festivities, state workers receiving Medals of Valor, and several broader regional and state stories, but the plant’s reopening is the key development for West Sacramento residents.
3. Game #72: Pirates at Athletics Game Thread (athleticsnation.com) — The Oakland A’s are back in West Sacramento tonight, opening a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Sutter Health Ballpark after a rough road stretch in Las Vegas. Right-hander J.T. Ginn gets the start as the team looks to stabilize its shaky pitching staff, with lineup tweaks aimed at shoring up defense and run prevention. Fans can attend locally or follow along on TV and radio.
4. Seven CHP Officers Earn Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor for Extraordinary Acts of Heroism (ca.gov) — Seven California Highway Patrol officers were honored Monday at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento with the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor, the state’s highest award for public service heroism. Their actions ranged from stopping wrong-way drivers and DUI threats to saving shooting victims and preventing a courthouse bombing. The ceremony highlighted how statewide public safety decisions and training still connect back to West Sacramento’s academy campus.
📸 Around West Sacramento
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Florin Towne Centre, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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River City Brewing Company, 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste g, Carmichael
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City Council
Davis Parks Department Community Chambers at City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard Davis, Cal
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UC Davis Farmers Market – Spring Season →
University of California, Davis, Davis
10:00 am -
G.O.N.A. Together in Tune →
SNAHC Sacramento Native American Health Center, 3800 Florin Rd, Sacramento
1:00 pm -
Regular Board Meeting
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Education Services Center - Board Room 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho C
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Juneteenth - Holiday
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather, CA 95655 -
Davis Music Festival
Davis Parks Department 23 Russell Blvd # 5, Davis, CA 95616 -
Juneteenth Holiday (All District Offices and Schools Closed)
San Juan Unified SD Carmichael, CA 95608 -
City Offices Holiday Closure
Davis Parks Department 23 Russell Blvd # 5, Davis, CA 95616 -
Juneteenth (Office Closed)
ELK Grove Unified SD Elk Grove, CA 95624 -
Juneteenth - offices closed
District PDF Davis, CA 95616
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🚨New Neighbor Alert🚨
Hi Everyone! I moved to the area in the last few months and my social circle consists of me and my two dogs. I just looking to meet new friends. If… (Nextdoor Bryte) - I wanted to leave a comment on a post, but this site took me through this whole rigamarole about having nice conversations with my neighbors, giving me tips on how to do this.
What is that all about? I haven't said anything nasty or mean. I was going to leave a comment about someone's pool. (Nextdoor Linden Loop)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in West Sacramento. Apply here.
- Washington Unified School District - W.Sac posted a job opening for 6-8 Math Teacher- Bridgeway Island Elementary 2026-2027 in West Sacramento. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Sacramento here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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