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In today's newsletter:

  • What happened during the brazen robbery at Leatherby’s Arden shop?
  • How will Folsom’s new chief with Sac roots reshape the department?
  • How Sacramento chefs are reshaping California’s bird-friendly ranching movement

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: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 55, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Leatherby's Family Creamery robbed at Arden location while customers were inside (fox40.com) — A robber ripped the cash register from the counter at Leatherby’s Family Creamery’s Arden location while customers were inside, escaping with about $350 but causing much more damage. The longtime Sacramento-area favorite says community support has poured in since the incident, and Sacramento police are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact authorities.
   

2. Folsom's new police chief aims to foster a welcoming workplace (abc10.com) — Folsom’s new police chief, Adam Green, comes from the Sacramento Police Department and is taking over a nearly fully staffed force as the city continues to grow. He says his top priorities include improving response to calls, planning for future staffing despite budget limits, and building a workplace culture centered on accountability, mentoring, and equal treatment for all employees.
   

3. Audubon Conservation Ranching in California Takes Flight: 2025 Year in Review (audubon.org) — Sacramento chefs, food leaders, and thousands of Terra Madre visitors played a key role in Audubon’s 2025 push to connect bird-friendly ranching with what’s on local plates. From Bobcat Ranch tours for Sacramento culinarians to a major conservation presence at Terra Madre in the city, the program highlights how everyday food choices can support healthier rangelands and bird habitats statewide.
   

4. 100-year-old Sacramento-area woman helped U.S. win WWII as a Rosie the Riveter (sacbee.com) — A 100-year-old Nevada City woman from the Sacramento area is being recognized for her World War II work as a Rosie the Riveter, helping build Lockheed aircraft that supported the Allied victory. In an interview with The Sacramento Bee, her family and historians reflect on how women like her reshaped wartime industry and expanded opportunities for future generations.
   

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  • Two new "flying cat toy" scam posts hit the main feed this morning.
    Like previously reported ones, these are from new fake user accounts, have a cute video, a short testimonial, and a link to a scam storefront website… (Nextdoor Waterman Rd/Vintage Park Dr)
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    We received a handful of offers . After a lot of thought, conversations, and prayer, I’ve decided to stay right here in our neighborhood. I realized… (Nextdoor Z'Berg Park)
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