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In today's newsletter:

  • Want free beer for spotting a butterfly in Sacramento? Here’s how
  • How a routine Rocklin traffic stop ended with a Sacramento arrest
  • How Sacramento State just gained a powerful new equity-focused designation

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: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 49 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
  • Friday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beer for a Butterfly Contest Opens (independentvoice.com) — Butterfly spotters in Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano counties can compete starting Jan. 1 to find the year’s first live cabbage white butterfly and win a pitcher of beer or equivalent. Run by UC Davis experts and the Bohart Museum, the long-running contest also supports climate and butterfly research.
   

2. Narcotics, license plates and firearm discovered in Rocklin traffic stop (fox40.com) — A Sacramento man was arrested after Rocklin police say a late-night traffic stop uncovered suspected methamphetamine, a loaded homemade gun, and items tied to possible identity theft. Officers report finding mismatched license plates and blank checks from multiple people before taking the 33-year-old Sacramento resident into custody. The case highlights ongoing regional enforcement that can affect Sacramento-area residents.
   

3. 3 CSU campuses named California Black-Serving Institutions in 2025 (edsource.org) — Sacramento State is one of three CSU campuses newly designated as California Black-Serving Institutions, unlocking grant funding tied to strong Black student enrollment and support programs. The five-year designation, created by state law, aims to boost Black college enrollment and graduation through targeted resources and systemwide student success efforts. Local students may see expanded outreach, academic help, and engagement opportunities.
   

4. ‘Sticky fingers': Over $10,000 in stolen goods recovered by Elk Grove police (fox40.com) — Elk Grove police say seven recent retail theft operations led to 36 arrests and nearly $11,000 in stolen merchandise recovered, with help from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. The crackdown, focused on protecting local businesses during the holidays, included coordinated efforts with Roseville police and targeted popular shopping centers. Authorities framed the campaign as part of broader regional anti-theft work.
   

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  • I seem to keep finding all the lost birds lately.
    Is anyone missing a Zebra Finch? This little guy showed up on my BirdBuddy a few days ago and now again yesterday. I haven't seen it in the yard when… (Nextdoor Florin)
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    Turns out she was a neighbor's not too far from me. I juts happened to be coming back from the vet with her and saw them looking under cars. Her… (Nextdoor West Montclaire)
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