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In today's newsletter:

  • How much time Sacramento drivers really lose in traffic each year
  • What investigators uncovered at Broadway and Stockton led to a murder arrest
  • Headed downtown? Here’s what to know about today’s Santa Parade

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 48, low: 39.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Do you waste 25 hours a year in Sacramento traffic? A report says you might (sacbee.com) — Sacramento-area drivers are losing about 25 hours and roughly $460 a year sitting in traffic, according to a new global congestion report. Researchers say local rush-hour speeds into downtown have slowed, and highlight Watt Avenue and other key corridors while noting that widening freeways rarely fixes congestion long-term. The findings could influence future transportation and climate decisions in and around the capital.
   

• Man arrested as suspect in Broadway and Stockton homicide, Sacramento police say (sacbee.com) — Sacramento police have arrested a 23-year-old local man in connection with a deadly assault at the busy Broadway and Stockton Boulevard intersection earlier this month. Investigators say the victim, a 60-year-old Sacramento resident, initially appeared to be hit by a vehicle but was later determined to have died from an intentional attack, and the suspect now faces a murder charge.
   

• Sacramento's Santa Parade continues to march along (kcra.com) — Downtown streets around the Capitol are filling with marching bands, civic groups, and Santa this morning as Sacramento’s 42nd annual Santa Parade steps off. Organizer Laurie Hensley says the long-running tradition has survived funding and weather challenges because families treasure the chance to see local youth groups show off their year-round practice.
   

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Other local events
    Friday December 12
  • Key Lewis - Live Comedy
    Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Sacramento Holiday Cruise
    1207 Front St , Sacramento
    12:30 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Film Symphony Orchestra. TOON STORY
    Palacio de Congresos Granada , PASEO DEL VIOLÓN, S/N , Granada
    10:30 am
  • Sacramento Holiday Cruise
    1207 Front Street Sacramento, CA
    11:00 am
    • Monday December 15
  • A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at The Citizen Hotel
    The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection , 926 J St , Sacramento
    8:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Boys Soccer V. Pioneer
    Grant Union High School , 1400 Grand Ave , Sacramento
    4:30 pm
  • Girls Basketball @ Elk Grove
    Elk Grove High School , 9800 Elk Grove Florin Rd , Elk Grove
    5:30 pm
  • Pro Am Showcase - Live Comedy
    Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Dana Moon - Live Comedy
    Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Say it loud - Live Comedy
    Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • DC Ervin - Live Comedy
    Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
    9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

West Sacramento

  • RFK Jr. is wrong. The hepatitis B vaccine saves lives, says pediatrician (sacbee.com)
  • The FDA Cookware Lead Warning Identifies 9 More Dangerous Products (organicauthority.com)
  • Sacramento Snags $25.8M Transit Windfall For Affordable Housing Push (hoodline.com)

Rio Linda

  • Rio Linda High School 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar (galtherald.com)
  • Basketball Recap: Anniyah Banks' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Pleasant Grove over Folsom (maxpreps.com)

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