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π± How a new SCC program could reshape jobs at Mather Airport
Be sure to catch Sacramento Job Fair December 11, 2025 - Sacramento Career Fairs on the Mather Patch calendar

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- How a new SCC program could reshape jobs at Mather Airport
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 43 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 49, low: 40.
- Saturday: Fog in the morning; some sun, with a high of 50 and low of 43 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Rep. Bera Highlights Sacramento City College Program Addressing National Air Traffic Controller Shortage (house.gov) β Mather residents just saw their local airport spotlighted as Rep. Ami Bera joined education and aviation leaders at Mather Airport to back Sacramento City Collegeβs advanced air traffic control program. If the FAA approves it this week, SCC could train controllers locally for Mather, Sacramento International, and other airports, opening wellβpaid aviation careers without students having to relocate to Oklahoma City.
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π Events Nearby
- Sacramento Job Fair December 11, 2025 - Sacramento Career Fairs
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo by IHG , 2224 Auburn Blvd , Sacramento
11:00 am - Completo / Manolo GarcΓa
Palacio de Congresos Granada , PASEO DEL VIOLΓN, S/N , Granada
12:30 pm - Winter Art Show and Concert
Foothill Ranch Middle Sacramento, CA 95842
4:00 pm - STEAM for Kids
North Highlands-Antelope Library , 4235 Antelope Rd , Antelope
4:00 pm - Tai Chi Sacramento Class
4238 Main St , Fair Oaks
5:00 pm - Monthly Business Meeting
Mountain Mike's Pizza , 2220 Gold Springs Ct , Gold River
6:00 pm - Holiday Tree Paint Night - Heart Craft Studio
The Crafted Canvas , 9906 Fair Oaks Blvd , Fair Oaks
6:00 pm - Arden Location - Holiday Bartending Class + Dinner - Mas Taco Bar
Mas Taco Bar , 3535 Fair Oaks Blvd suite a , Sacramento
6:00 pm - Candlelight - Coldplay X Imagine Dragons
California Museum , 1020 O St , Sacramento
6:30 pm - As You Like It
Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center , 7991 California Ave , Fair Oaks
7:30 pm - Free Workspace Day at Frequency Co-Working & Events
Frequency Coworking & Events , 3249 Quality Dr , Rancho Cordova
9:00 am - Music & Movement
Sacramento Children's Museum , 2701 Prospect Park Dr , Rancho Cordova
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update 12/10: all 3 dogs are safe and secured now.
They are with Jeni B. now but are in need of a foster home or will have to be taken to the shelter. Please contact Jeni B. From this post if you are⦠(Nextdoor Mather) - Two dogs roaming near intersection of Woodring and Eagles Nest.
Tried to get to them but they would not allow it. Small short-haired Dachshund adjacent one didnβt have a collar. I could not tell if the other smallβ¦ (Nextdoor Mather)
- C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. posted a job opening for Director, Transportation - West in Rancho Cordova. Apply here.
- Smart & Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 701 Rancho Cordova in Rancho Cordova. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mather here.
π Nearby News
Rancho Cordova
- Lady Lancers Dig Deep in Win (ranchocordovaindependent.com)
- Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes (ranchocordovaindependent.com)
- Why Sacramento politicians want taxpayers like you to fix our broken roads (sacbee.com)
Sacramento
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