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Coffee in hand, Sacramento? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the El Camino Avenue shooting and crash
  • Want a say in how Sacramento County is really run?
  • How a former SN&R building is becoming North Sacramento’s new library

Also on today's calendar: Request for help for Christmas and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sacramento police investigate El Camino Avenue shooting that wounded a man (sacbee.com) — A man was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot Wednesday evening on El Camino Avenue in North Sacramento, in the Ben Ali neighborhood near Capital City Freeway. Sacramento police say the incident also involved a vehicle crash and briefly closed the road, and investigators are still working to determine what led up to the shooting.
   

2. Sacramento County Grand Jury is asking for volunteers: here's what you need to know (capradio.org) — Sacramento County is recruiting residents now to serve on its independent Grand Jury for the 2026–27 term, a watchdog that reviews complaints and oversees county and city agencies, schools, and special districts. Applicants must meet residency and eligibility requirements, pass vetting, and commit to a year of confidential, committee-based investigations aimed at improving local government and better reflecting the county’s diversity.
   

3. Construction starts on new North Sacramento library expected to open in 2027 (abc10.com) — A long-awaited new North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library is finally under construction on Del Paso Boulevard, with opening planned for early 2027. The city is transforming the former Sacramento News & Review building into a space nearly five times larger than the current branch, adding dedicated areas for kids, teens, and adults plus flexible community rooms shaped by neighborhood feedback.
   

4. Man arrested in sex assault of 13-year-old girl at Sacramento County sleepover (sacbee.com) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested and jailed on $500,000 bail after deputies say he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl during a sleepover at a Sacramento County home. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Child Abuse Bureau investigated for months before an arrest warrant was issued, and the suspect has now appeared in Sacramento Superior Court, with further proceedings set for early January.
   

5. Sacramento calls for winter donations as cold-weather respite center extends (kcra.com) — Sacramento County has extended its cold-weather respite center at the Warren E. Thornton Youth Center through at least Jan. 5 and is urgently asking residents to donate warm clothing, blankets, and hygiene items. The city of Sacramento is also activating additional weather respite sites, and anyone seeking shelter is urged to call 211 first to confirm space.
   

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  • REUNITED THANKS TO MICROCHIP 🤍 Found on Marysville Blvd off South Ave.
    anybody recognize him? He was trying to mate with a female and chasing her in the road in front of cars. Wasn’t able to secure her but got him. Will… (Nextdoor South Hagginwood)
  • Need help, we found a neighbor on Duran and Becerra way in Del paso manor.
    He is about 70+ years old and is not able to speak. Wearing a red-orange long sleeve and blue jeans with no shoes. I have metro fire here but am… (Nextdoor Del Paso Manor)
  • City of Sacramento (CA) posted a job opening for Senior Recreation Aide (Older Adults) in Sacramento. Apply here.
  • Group 1 Automotive posted a job opening for Service Porter - Capital City Honda in Sacramento. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sacramento here.

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