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In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Sacramento neighbors struggling so hard to get simple speed bumps?
  • Why Sacramento deputies ramped up retail theft arrests at Town and Country
  • Why a Sacramento-bred Oregon safety is suddenly hitting the portal

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• They wanted speed bumps to fight Sacramento traffic. They got red tape instead (sacbee.com) — Sacramento neighbors in Tahoe Park and East Sacramento describe years of frustration trying to get speed bumps installed on their residential streets, despite worries about speeding drivers and kids’ safety. The city’s strict criteria, limited budget, and state speed laws shape who actually gets traffic-calming “lumps,” though officials say they may revisit the guidelines in 2026.
   

• Day three of Sacramento retail theft operation results in 17 arrests (fox40.com) — Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 17 people on day three of an ongoing retail theft crackdown at Town and Country Village stores including Sprouts, Five Below, TJ Maxx, Ross and Target. In total, 50 suspects have now been arrested over three days, with several facing felony charges under Proposition 36 for repeated low-value thefts.
   

• Oregon Safety Kingston Lopa Entering the Transfer Portal (on3.com subscription) — A Sacramento native and Grant High School alum, Oregon safety Kingston Lopa is entering the transfer portal and leaving the Ducks before their College Football Playoff run. The article highlights his Sacramento roots, recruiting profile, growing role in 2025, and how his departure fits into a broader wave of Oregon defensive backs transferring.
   

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