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🌱 Why Caltrans’ pricey new Rivians keep showing up in West Sacramento

West Sacramento, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Caltrans’ pricey new Rivians keep showing up in West Sacramento

Also on today's calendar: The Groovy Judy Band 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 clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rivian's $97 Million Caltrans Deal Faces Questions Over Price and Bidding (eletric-vehicles.com) — West Sacramento residents may spot new Caltrans-branded Rivian trucks at a local state facility, part of a nearly $97 million statewide electric-vehicle purchase now drawing scrutiny. The article details how Caltrans became Rivian’s largest public fleet customer, questions about pricing and competition, and how these heavy-duty EVs fit into California’s aggressive clean-fleet mandates and expanding charging network centered around Sacramento.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Guy, a cat who went missing in Sacramento, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 48 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our sweet… (Nextdoor Old West Sacramento)
  • Ready or not, here comes Halloween.
    Come by! We're spook-ified and ready to go. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Linden Loop)
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Lead - 1559 in West Sacramento. Apply here.
  • Cornerstone Building Brands posted a job opening for Material Handler 1st Shift in West Sacramento. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Sacramento here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sacramento

  • Carmichael library closed for access and HVAC upgrades (sacbee.com)
  • Should gray wolves have protected status? Federal court to hear oral arguments (sacbee.com)
  • Mega data center raises energy and environmental concerns (spectrumlocalnews.com)

Davis

  • Happy 90th Birthday UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden (splashmags.com)

Ok West Sacramento! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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